SUMMARY: This weekend (June 6-8) in Mississippi offers a variety of events across regions. Central Mississippi features outdoor movie nights in Jackson, the Mississippi Pickle Fest, Cathead Jam music festival, a musical “Come From Away,” baseball games with fireworks, farmers markets, a dog days event, and more. In Pine Belt, Hattiesburg hosts live concerts including “Tickled Pink” and “Blues Bash” in Laurel, family activities like Twilight Nights at the Zoo, STEM science sessions, outdoor markets, and theatrical singalongs. Additional events include fishing tournaments, art exhibits, bicycle classics, and community runs, providing diverse opportunities for fun and culture statewide.

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SUMMARY: Enjoy a vibrant weekend (May 30-June 1) across Mississippi with diverse events. In Central Mississippi, Food Truck Friday in Jackson celebrates local cuisine, while live music highlights include Southern Groove Redemption in Natchez and Rick Springfield’s ‘I Want My 80s Tour’ in Brandon. Museums and exhibits like “Hurricane Katrina: Mississippi Remembers” and the Children’s Museum’s “Measurement Rules” engage families. Outdoor fun includes Mud Monsters baseball games in Pearl and the JXN Run Club in Jackson. Pine Belt offers NCAA baseball in Hattiesburg, the Elvis tribute concert, art events, and FestivalSouth, an arts celebration. Markets, nature activities, and community block parties round out the weekend.

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SUMMARY: A multistate salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers grown by Florida-based Bedner Growers has led to recalls at Walmart, Kroger, Roundy’s, and Weis Market stores. The outbreak spans 15 states with 26 reported illnesses and nine hospitalizations. Bedner Growers recalled cucumbers sold at its Florida locations from April 29 to May 14. Walmart voluntarily recalled fresh-cut cucumber slices sold in Texas. Additionally, various fresh-cut cucumber items and sushi containing cucumbers sold under SNOWFRUIT and SNOWFOX labels have been recalled in 16 states. Consumers are urged to discard recalled products and sanitize surfaces. No illnesses have been reported from these recalled packaged items. Salmonella causes gastrointestinal illness and can be severe in vulnerable populations.

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