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Monday, March 31st, 2025
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Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 31st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Touch a Truck Jackson 2025 kicked off in Pearl on March 30th, letting children explore fire trucks, police vehicles and a mobile clinic on wheels from UMMC plus local agencies provided interactive displays to celebrate the event's 12th year organized by the Junior League of Jackson. FOX 40
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jackson police are investigating a homicide and aggravated assault on Meadow Lane—around 4:30 p.m., a 26-year-old man was shot dead and a 24-year-old man was injured and is now being treated at a local hospital. WAPT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ After abstaining from a vote in December 2023, Jackson council members will meet on April 8 to consider a proposal from JXN Water that would raise typical residential bills by about $9 a month. Most members say they will vote against the proposal and urge the utility to focus on improving billing collections for paying customers before raising rates further. WLBT News
- ➤ Rankin County's jail program lets some inmates work and earn money, but many former trusties say Sheriff Bryan Bailey and his helper Kristi Shanks picked inmates with favoritism—giving extra work and rewards to friends. Former participants reported doing tasks like farm work and personal errands, and they worry the system is not fair. Mississippi Today
- ➤ On Saturday morning, Hinds County and Jackson leaders helped clean up Jackson's streets in the Virden Addition, Grove Park — Queens by picking up trash like mattresses, tires and pipes. They urged residents to take trash home instead of dumping and said higher fines will be enforced to hold offenders accountable. WLBT News
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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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Chris Knight Live Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — Ticket information available — Experience the unflinching truth of Americana with Chris Knight's heartfelt tunes.
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Taylor Hollingsworth Live Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — Cash or card accepted — Enjoy an evening of live music with a full bar experience.
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Mississippi Ag Innovations Center Event
3-7 p.m. — 2548 Livingston Rd, Jackson, MS — Registration required — Explore innovative growing systems through hands-on farming techniques.
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Joanne Shaw Taylor Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — $47 — Experience an electrifying night of blues and rock music with Joanne Shaw Taylor.
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