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Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Capitol Police are investigating a shooting after officers found a victim on Terry Road shortly after 11 a.m. Monday and later learned the incident happened on Florence Avenue near JSU — no arrests have been made. WAPT
- ➤ Sunday night a homicide occurred in Jackson and Carly Gregg reported she has a new attorney while getting ready for today's Primary Election—no further details have been provided. FOX 40
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Senate Bill 2211 would require hospitals to have rape kits and staff trained to use them and is now under discussion in the Senate. State Rep. Dana McLean said the bill helps ensure victims are not turned away — the Mississippi Hospital Association supports the proposal with suggested changes to meet federal law. WAPT
- ➤ Jackson voters stressed issues like code enforcement, safety, and job growth as they prepare to choose a new mayor and city council today while the incumbent faces bribery allegations. Many residents want strong, transparent leadership + clearer city plans to pull the community together + fix these longstanding problems. Mississippi Free Press
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Jackson has launched an 18‑month Real Estate Developer Training Camp with Grow America to tackle housing shortages and urban blight, with Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba saying the program will boost property values and support local entrepreneurs. The camp offers one week of in‑person training, costs $200 for materials, and accepts applications from March 31 until April 15. WAPT
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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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Lions Spring Showcase
12:30 PM — Reimagine Prep Middle School — Free entry — Experience the energy of student performances and sign up for extracurricular activities.
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