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Monday, April 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local Master Gardeners are preparing for Saturday’s plant sale at Mynelle Gardens—offering plants they nurtured over the past five months to fund local projects and help gardeners find shade plants after last year’s drought. The sale will run from 8 a.m. until noon and will also include free plants for kids. FOX 40
- ➤ Young people marched through Jackson on Saturday, April 26 to stand against gun violence and support community healing. Organizers said similar events will be held this summer — a measure to encourage more positive activities for youth. FOX 40
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 25-year-old man drowned at Ross Barnett Reservoir between Ratliff Ferry and Coal Bluff on Saturday — officials from Reservoir Police, Rankin County Emergency Operations Center, and Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks responded to the scene. FOX 40
- ➤ An 11-year-old in Ridgeland was taken to hospital after being bitten by a neighbor’s dog on Mobile Estates Drive Saturday—police quarantined the dog and details of the child's injuries were not known. FOX 40
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Avery McNair, a senior at Simpson Academy, won the Miss Mississippi’s Teen crown in Vicksburg on Sunday—she will represent the state at Miss America’s Teen, receive a $10,000 scholarship, and promote her emergency preparedness initiative at public events. This marks the 20th year of the pageant with 21 delegates competing for the title. FOX 40
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor signed a law that will make it illegal to camp on public property unless local governments designate areas. Law enforcement will give a 24-hour notice and then remove belongings with a $50 fine—Rep. Shanda Yates said the measure targets blight and takes effect July 1—local advocates worry that homeless encampments may simply shift. FOX 40
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Fourteenth Amendment: Out of Date or Right on Time?
Thursday, May 8, 5:30 - 6:30pm CT. Who is a Citizen? What is Due Process? This event is part of our ongoing series, “Exploring Citizenship and the American Dream Through the U.S. Constitution.” Whether you’re a civic leader, educator, or simply a curious citizen, your insights will enrich the conversation.
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Framing the Red Live Performance
9 PM – 1 AM — Martin's Downtown — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying show with Southern Rock n Roll band Framing The Red.
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Mississippi Makers Fest Featuring Colin Stough
10 AM – 9 PM — Two Mississippi Museums — Free admission — Celebrate the state's music and art with live performances and artisan activities.
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Jurassic Quest
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Jackson Convention Complex Center — Ticketed event — Make pter-iffic memories playing with adorable baby Dinos.
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Lions Spring Showcase
12:30 p.m. — Reimagine Prep Middle School — Free entry — Experience the vibrant performances of student clubs and teams showcasing their talents.
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