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Friday, April 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two people were taken to the hospital after being stabbed on April 17th at a home on Jacks Place near Old Fannin Road close to Flowood in Rankin County — multiple suspects were detained and investigators are searching for evidence. FOX 40
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ebony Martin, a Terry High School biology teacher, was surprised on Thursday morning when she received a certificate nominating her for the 16 WAPT Alyce Clarke Award—marking a full circle moment as she graduated from Terry in 2003 and now demonstrates proven classroom skills. WAPT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ U.S. House Rep. Bennie Thompson endorsed state Sen. John Horhn as the next mayor of Jackson on April 16, saying Horhn is best to lead the city + he will face incumbent Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba in a runoff on April 22. Mississippi Free Press
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Bunnies & Butterflies Spring Festival
10 AM – 3 PM — Mississippi Children's Museum — Admission varies — Celebrate Spring with live bunnies and educational fun.
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La Luz Live with Special Guest Color Green
8-11 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — Cash or card accepted at door — Experience the cosmic sounds of La Luz as they celebrate their latest album with a night of live music.
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Jay Webb Live Performance
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — Cash or card accepted at door — Experience the unfiltered sounds of Alabama's own Jay Webb, a rising star in country music.
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REDFERRIN Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — Tickets starting at $21 — Enjoy a night of live music with Redferrin in Jackson.
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Sista Strut Jackson
8 a.m. — LeFleur's Bluff Playground — Community event — Celebrate sisterhood and health awareness at this empowering annual strut.
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Closing Mass - Knights of Columbus State Convention
8-9 a.m. — Hilton Jackson — Free entry — Celebrate the conclusion of the Knights of Columbus State Convention with a spirited mass.
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Houndmouth Live
7-9 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — Ticket prices vary — Experience the captivating blend of alternative blues by Houndmouth in an intimate setting.
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Red Leather Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — $20 — Experience the vibrant sounds of Red Leather in an intimate concert setting.
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Boot Scootin' Boogie Nights
7:30-9 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — Cash or card accepted at the door — Experience a night of 90's country hits and line dancing with Neon Rainbow.
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Logan Crosby Live Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — Ticketed event — Experience Logan Crosby’s soulful storytelling and energetic performance in a night of live music.
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