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Sunday, April 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Three men in a boat towing a disabled vessel capsized near Brown’s Landing on Ross Barnett Reservoir around noon Friday — they were rescued safely by Reservoir Police with help from wildlife and sheriff’s offices and no injuries were reported. FOX 40
- ➤ Deputies responded at about 7:37 p.m. on Saturday to a three-vehicle crash near Florence-Byram Road and Flinco Farms Road in Rankin County where a vehicle entered a pond and its driver was pronounced dead after lifesaving measures failed. WLBT News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jackson Police arrested 48-year-old Calvin Horton—a man who had been on the run for nearly a decade—on Friday as he is now behind bars facing charges of murder, shooting into an occupied vehicle, and firearm possession as a convicted felon in connection with the November 2016 killing of 21-year-old Tyshun Robinson on Belvedere Drive. FOX 40
- ➤ A 63-year-old Jackson man died from smoke inhalation after a kitchen fire on Saturday—preliminary findings show the fire failed to vent properly—and only a small part of his home was impacted. WLBT News
- ➤ Jackson police said a fight inside a home turned deadly when shots fired around midnight on Savanna Street killed 51-year-old Steckie Black—officers are now searching for the shooter. FOX 40
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba held a community outreach day at Lynch Street and Sen. John Horhn attended a fitness boot camp at Battlefield Park — both are canvassing for votes ahead of Tuesday’s runoff election for Jackson mayor. WAPT
- ➤ City leaders said the 2023 audit remains unfinished after its due date on March 31 and they worry delays could risk bond funding and grant reimbursements for projects like the Russell C. Davis Planetarium. The council is considering hiring a new CPA firm to address these delays—though some council members believe the problems lie within the Finance Department. FOX 40
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mississippi State Hospital at Whitfield completed a ribbon cutting on Thursday for its renovated Maximum Security Forensic Services Unit, which provided 81 beds for mentally ill individuals awaiting trial—staffed by 100 care providers expected to ease the burden on local jails. State legislature funding covered the approximately $34 million renovations. FOX 40
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Santé South Wine & Food Festival
7:30-8:30 p.m. — St Andrew's Episcopal School — Ticketed event — Experience Mississippi's premier wine and culinary festival featuring over 120 wines and gourmet food samples.
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