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Tuesday, April 21st, 2026
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, a Rolling Remembrance ceremony at Trustmark Park honored fallen service members – local veterans, families, and community leaders paid tribute to their sacrifice. WLBT News
- ➤ PepsiCo-led Rolling Remembrance visited Pearl on Monday to raise funds for scholarships from the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation at Trustmark Park. Student Jack Wittwer, who lost his father in the military, received a scholarship at the event hosted by Brown Bottling Group — which will donate funds. WAPT
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Jackson resident Robert Cox said a dip in the road on Northwest Street has caused 10 to 12 crashes that damaged his property and vehicles as he waits for a fix from the city and AT&T (he fears more accidents could put his daughter at risk). WLBT News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Retailers in Jackson face delays in receiving wine shipments as a state-run warehouse backlog pushes wait times to four or five weeks since February — officials say a new warehouse is planned to increase capacity by year’s end. Mississippi Free Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 33rd Annual Lynch Street Cultural Arts Festival celebrates local arts with live music, art displays, and cultural demonstrations. The event will take place soon on Lynch Street and invites community members to join in the creative spirit. WLBT News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Jackson State University faces a housing shortage that has left many students waitlisted amid growing enrollment. The university will begin assigning waitlisted students starting July 6 after housing payments are set by June 30 and urges students to check emails and the housing portal for updates. WAPT
- ➤ Mississippi College School of Law is the first in the Southeast to require all first-year students to complete a mandatory two-day AI course. Last month, students worked on hands-on projects as part of the class designed by Wickard AI to teach ethical use of technology. Mississippi Today
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The late Clyde Muse, longtime president of Hinds Community College who co-invented T-ball in Starkville during summer 1961, died last week. The Mississippi Senate honored his legacy in 2015 with a proclamation recognizing his impact on youth sports. Mississippi Today
- ➤ Undefeated boxer Kashaun (Big Baby) Davis from Pearl signed with Zuffa Boxing, joining a fast-growing promotion. His first fight under the new banner is expected this summer to put Mississippi boxing on the map. WLBT News
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Ani DiFranco Live Concert
7-10:30 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — $40.25 — Experience the iconic Ani DiFranco's diverse musical styles and empowering themes live.
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Mississippi Greek Picnic
2-11 p.m. — Mississippi Greek Picnic LLC. — Sponsorship opportunities available — Celebrate the legacy and unity of the Divine Nine Black Greek-letter organizations with a vibrant community gathering.
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Wilco Live Performance
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Thalia Mara Hall — Cash or card accepted — Experience a live performance by the Grammy-winning rock band Wilco.
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JXN Tacos & Tequila Festival
5-11 p.m. — Green Ghost Tacos — Free entry — Experience a flavor explosion of tacos and tequila in a lively atmosphere.
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4th Annual Sista Strut Jackson
8 AM — LeFleur's Bluff Playground — $15-$30 — A vibrant 3K walk promoting breast cancer awareness in women of color with fun giveaways.
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Mississippi EMS Gala
6-10 p.m. — Ice House — Fundraiser event — Celebrate and honor EMS professionals in Mississippi with an evening of food, drinks, and music.
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