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Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jackson police are investigating a homicide on the 100 block of Savanna Street in South Jackson after shots fired during a fight inside a home killed a man aged 51—authorities say the suspect fled the scene. FOX 40
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ JXN Water's interim manager Ted Henifin said nearly all federal flex funds are gone and Jackson City Council will vote Tuesday on a water rate increase needed to cover operating costs. Henifin said he will seek a bridge loan expected to last eight months to a year and may ask Congress to use infrastructure funds if collections do not improve. WLBT News
- ➤ Yesterday, police recovered a body from Ross Barnett and a Jackson business caught fire—runoff elections are underway. FOX 40
- ➤ Jackson voters revisited the polls Tuesday at Fire Station 16 for a mayor runoff between incumbent Chokwe Lumumba and state senator John Horhn after polls closed at 7 p.m.—Residents in Wards 6 and 7 also voted to select a new council member, with Ward 6 featuring a contest between Lashia Brown-Thomas and Emon Thompson Sr and Ward 7 pitting Kevin Parkinson against Quint Withers. Mississippi Today
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Brandon High School softball catcher and utility player Hannah Jo Sullivan was named MHSAA Miss Softball 7A on Tuesday by the Mississippi High School Activities Association. She is a Mississippi State commit — she hit .582 with 46 hits, 39 RBI, and 13 home runs — and helped the Lady Bulldogs post a 20-4 record. FOX 40
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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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Evening Worship Service at Twin Lakes
2-7:30 p.m. — Twin Lakes Camp and Conference Center — Dinner available — Experience a casual worship service in the beauty of nature.
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