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Friday, March 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On March 27, 1961, nine Black students from Tougaloo College held a sit-in at the all-white Jackson Municipal Library—police ordered them to move to the 'colored' library and arrested them when they refused. Their trial led to a $100 fine and 30-day suspended sentence for each student—an act that spurred protests and legal challenges resulting in the library's desegregation. Mississippi Today
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Capitol police are investigating a mass shooting in downtown Jackson on March 22 that left 21 year old Cortez George dead and seven others injured—officers are asking anyone with photos or video to call 601-359-3125. WAPT
- ➤ Former inmates and a deputy said Sheriff Bailey used inmate labor and county resources at his mother's chicken farm—where inmates worked on tasks like hauling gravel and repairing equipment—to benefit himself with cash and meals. FOX 40
- ➤ Governor Tate Reeves signed Senate Bill 2311 on March 12 to make mail theft a state crime that can send first-time offenders to up to 5 years in prison and fines of $5,000+ harsher penalties for repeat crimes; the law takes effect on July 1 to help stop the rising theft in our metro. WLBT News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch is working with ICE to find people in the state without permission and start deportation proceedings. Fitch said the effort is part of a broader strategy to protect communities by fighting human trafficking, drug cartels — and violent crime. Mississippi Today
- ➤ Absentee voting is underway in Jackson as a steady turnout is seen at City Hall while officials finalize ballot preparations for Tuesday’s municipal primary election and the contest for mayor. The last day to cast in person absentee votes is Saturday (8 a.m. to noon) while Election Day will be on April 1 (7 a.m. to 7 p.m.). WAPT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Frito-Lay announced a voluntary recall of fewer than 1,300 Tostitos chips that may contain an undeclared milk allergen, affecting chips sold in 13 states with a guaranteed fresh date of May 20. Consumers with a dairy allergy could face a serious reaction if they eat the recalled product. FOX 40
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ City officials and partners opened 27 new apartment homes off Mill St. yesterday at Noel Place in Midtown Jackson—60% of the units are set aside for individuals with disabilities and adults 55 and older, with the project costing $12 million over five years. Mississippi Today
SPORTS NEWS
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Rita Brent Live
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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
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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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Chris Knight Live Concert
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