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Wednesday, March 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Jackson firefighter was injured today when a fire broke out at an apartment complex—emergency crews responded quickly and are working to secure the scene. WLBT News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Jackson police officer — Jagguar Winder — appeared in court Tuesday and was charged with domestic violence and aggravated assault after he allegedly used his personal vehicle on March 12 to deliberately crash into his girlfriend’s car, point a gun at her, and cause injuries to her and two others, with the victim being a pregnant police dispatcher who had her 11-month-old daughter in the car. WAPT
- ➤ Jackson police report that Destiny Stewart and Samuel Coleman died from gunshot wounds in an apparent murder-suicide over the weekend on the 1100 block of Forest Avenue, and next of kin have been notified while investigators continue to review the case. WAPT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ New Stage Theatre opens Little Women, The Broadway Musical for Women’s History Month, adding songs to Louisa May Alcott’s tale of four March sisters. The show runs from March 25 through April 6—directed by Malaika Quarterman in her debut—offering a fresh look at a timeless story. Mississippi Today
- ➤ Jackson Coffee Festival will launch Saturday, May 10th at the Mississippi Trade Mart in Jackson from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.—more than a dozen specialty coffee roasters will serve samples and lead classes on coffee tasting including cold brew and cupping, with tickets priced at $10 and free parking available. Mississippi Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City council candidates met at Jackson State University to share their ideas ahead of the primary next week — 31 of 33 candidates discussed issues like crime, infrastructure, and job creation. Adjunct professor Jacobi Grant said the forum was set up to let voters hear unbiased information via an online broadcast and community members also joined. WAPT
- ➤ City leaders in Jackson are asking state lawmakers for nearly $60 million to repair blight and upgrade facilities such as Leavell Woods Park (including a new fire station and community centers) as the session nears its end. They say Jackson has received much less funding compared to smaller communities and will push for these improvements to meet urgent local needs. Mississippi Today
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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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John Moreland Live
7:30-9 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — Tickets available — Experience the intimate and thought-provoking folk-rock sounds of John Moreland following his reflective year off.
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Love Yourself Community Safety & Health Fair
12-2 p.m. — Jackson State University Student Center — Free entry — Celebrate community well-being with resources, food, and door prizes focused on safety and health.
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