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Monday, June 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 30th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, a multi-vehicle crash on I-220 near the Watkins Drive exit at about 2 a.m. killed Mikayla Smith of Raymond when she was struck while checking her Kia Sorento and injured her 8-year-old son, and both southbound lanes remain closed as officials investigate the accident. FOX 40
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Grejuan Allen was arrested Tuesday on Shaw Road for killing LarJarvis Ruffin and had been out on bond for a 2019 murder charge in Michael Woods' death, leaving Woods' family to seek justice as a new trial is scheduled for September. FOX 40
- ➤ Mississippi school superintendents Earl Joe Nelson from Leake County and Mario D. Willis from Hollandale have been indicted on federal charges for conspiracy, theft and bribery for allegedly misusing school funds from November 2021 until June 2023—A consultant is also charged for accepting over $250,000 for services never provided. FOX 40
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local and national journalists discussed the power of storytelling and civil rights at a Jackson panel honoring Medgar Evers, whose 100th birthday is on July 2nd — the celebration continues Saturday with workshops and a fundraising concert at the Jackson Convention Complex. FOX 40
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Prices for cookout items like ground beef, pork and beans and potato salad are rising ahead of the Fourth of July as shoppers face a record $5.98 per pound for ground beef, a 16% increase from last year. Experts cite a short supply of cattle as the cause & a grocery tax drop starting July 1 may offer some relief. WAPT
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Farm Bureau Watermelon Classic 5k Run/Walk
7:30-10 a.m. — Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum — Benefiting the museum — Participate in a fun and vibrant 5k event with a refreshing watermelon theme.
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SCC Summer Sizzler 2025
12 PM — Baptist Healthplex — Registration fees from $40 — Engage in a signature cycling event with multiple distance options and community support.
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Breakthrough Basketball Skills Camp
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — The Ark — Limited spots available — Elevate your basketball game with intensive skill development in Jackson, MS.
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37th Annual Mississippi Wildlife Extravaganza
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Clyde Muse Center — Admission info unavailable — Experience Mississippi’s oldest outdoor show with exhibits, activities, and entertainment for the whole family.
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Neon Night
8-11:59 p.m. — Mississippi Children's Museum — Food & drinks included — Experience a vibrant night with glowing lights, electrifying music, and delicious snacks.
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Becoming with Maximus Wright
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Tougaloo College — Free entry — Engage in a night of inspiration and growth as you explore personal transformations.
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Jackson Mississippi ServiceNow User Group Interest Meeting
6-7 p.m. — C Spire Corporate — Free admission — Connect with fellow ServiceNow users to share knowledge and experiences in the industry.
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Fiesta Friday Latin Dance Class
7-8:30 p.m. — Briarwood Arts Center — No entry fee — Spice up your Friday nights with exciting Latin dance moves and a festive atmosphere.
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