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Tuesday, July 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of July.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Mississippi Today editor-in-chief Adam Ganucheau talked with policy analyst Jake McGraw about the brain drain in our state—this first scientific survey used data to show why many Mississippians leave—and they discussed what the study’s findings mean for our economy and future actions. Mississippi Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Jackson Public Schools welcomed the first day of school yesterday at Bailey APAC Middle School after extensive renovations that added a new roof, updated air conditioning, improved drainage, updated classrooms and library. The new cellphone policy allows students to bring phones only on the bus if they are silent, and parents can call the JPS Hotline (601-960-2781) for registration and back-to-school questions. WAPT
- ➤ Yesterday, Jackson Public Schools superintendent Errick L. Greene visited Callaway High and North Jackson Elementary to greet students on the first day of school and enforce a stricter cell phone ban—aimed at reducing bullying and miscommunication. Teachers and students began the new year with clear expectations and fresh routines as his presence underscored the district's commitment to a safe and focused learning environment. Mississippi Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ After months without child care vouchers, the Mississippi Department of Human Services will resume voucher distribution by easing earlier restrictions—an extra state allocation of $15 million may support about 2,500 vouchers while nearly 5,000 children remain on the waitlist. Mississippi Today
- ➤ Jackson Mayor John Horhn arranged for over 100 cases of water and a standby fire truck to help residents at Blossom Apartments after the water was shut off for nonpayment, with Councilwoman Lashia Brown-Thomas and local partners assisting—this measure comes amid extreme heat. FOX 40
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5:15-6:45 p.m. — Fertile Ground Beer Co. — Free entry — Gather to discuss Bitcoin developments and share ideas in a friendly setting.
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GrooveFest 2
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