Daily
Jackson
Thursday, March 20th, 2025
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, ten members of the Mississippi Farm Bureau's State Women's Leadership Committee visited the Ronald McDonald House on North State Street in Jackson and donated household items & supplies & $7,850 to help families with sick children. WAPT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man pleaded guilty to DUI charges — his head-on collision on I-20 killed an 85-year-old mother. WLBT News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A Blues Trail marker will honor Jesse Robinson—an influential figure in our local blues scene—and is set to be installed soon. WLBT News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jake Mangum, a well-known Mississippi State player, spent five seasons in the minors and is now hoping to earn a spot on the Rays' major league roster. He hit .429 in spring training and recently hit two home runs during a game—his chance to start the season in the majors remains uncertain. Mississippi Today
- ➤ Mississippi College hired Josh Brooks as its new head men’s basketball coach—replacing Randy Bolden, who went 43-69 over four seasons. Brooks, who played for and later served as an assistant coach with the Choctaws and led Jackson’s Belhaven University to conference success, will work to turn around the struggling program. SuperTalk Mississippi Media
- ➤ The Southern Miss baseball team beat Ole Miss 6-2 on Tuesday at Trustmark Park to tie the season series at 1-1 and lift its record to 15-6. The Golden Eagles will start a three-game series against Louisiana Monroe on Friday while the Rebels face Missouri. WAPT
- ➤ Rick and Tyler Cleveland host a podcast—covering Mississippi sports with discussions on basketball, baseball and a Saints projection from Jaxson Dart. Mississippi Today
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East Nash Grass Live Performance at Duling Hall
East Nash Grass, an award-winning bluegrass band featuring top instrumentalists, will perform live at Duling Hall, offering an evening of energetic music and full bar service.
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Patient Education Program on Multiple Sclerosis in Jackson, Mississippi
This educational program features Dr. Heidi Crayton, a board-certified neurologist specializing in multiple sclerosis, offering insights based on the latest research and best practices for managing the condition.
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2025 NASW-MS Chapter Annual Conference
8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. — The Westin Jackson — Refunds up to 30 days before event — Mississippi's largest gathering of professional social workers.
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Blue Widow Concert
8 PM - 12 AM | Urban Foxes | Ticket information available | Enjoy a night of live music with Blue Widow in Jackson.
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Cardboard Cowboy Live Performance
10 PM – 1 AM | Martin's Downtown | Cost info not provided | Experience the unique Cosmic American Music blending various genres from blues to country.
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Best of Senior Living Awards Tour
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. | 4500 N State St, Jackson, MS | Free entry | Discover the award-winning senior living communities showcasing exceptional care and services.
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Rita Brent Live
7-11 p.m. — 440jxn — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening with award-winning comedian and musician Rita Brent, a Jackson native and military veteran.
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2025 Jackson Indie Music Week ICON Awards
6-10 p.m. | 440jxn | $25 for General Admission, $250 for Reserved Table, $250 for VIP Booth | Celebrate the vanguards and trailblazers of Mississippi's independent music scene.
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Brewzle's Cathead Distillery Takeover
5-8 p.m. — Cathead Distillery — $40 admission — Experience whiskey tasting, food trucks, and live music at this fun-filled distillery event.
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Caimanes de Sinaloa Concert
9:00 PM - 12:30 AM — HIDEAWAY — $60.00 — Enjoy a vibrant performance by Caimanes de Sinaloa and Recio Sax in Jackson.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The graveyard is the richest place on earth, because it is here that you will find all the hopes and dreams that were never fulfilled.
~ Les Brown
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