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Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Jackson woman said her car was shot at while leaving church on Country Club Drive on Sunday afternoon when another vehicle fired as two cars moved around her, and Jackson Police have named 25-year-old Ladavia Scott as the suspect facing charges of drive-by shooting, aggravated assault, and shooting into an occupied vehicle. FOX 40
- ➤ Jackson PD is investigating a suspect who fled on foot after shooting a vehicle owner during an attempted burglary on the 1300 block of Dorgan Street in Jackson—reports state the suspect wore a black shirt, khaki pants, and a COVID-type mask while the victim remains stable after treatment at a local hospital. FOX 40
- ➤ A Jackson Public Schools bus was involved in a crash while a shooting occurred at a JXN night club as authorities investigate both incidents—updates are pending. FOX 40
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The National Folk Festival will take place in downtown Jackson November 7-9 — organizers are calling on local volunteers to help run the event while adding new performers. The free festival is expected to draw 60,000 to 80,000 attendees — multiple stages will showcase different aspects of local culture. Mississippi Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Jackson Public Schools thanked Keesler Federal Credit Union for donating over 1,800 boxes of school supplies through the Bright Futures Program to help kindergartners start the school year ready for success. Each box is valued at $25, & the total donation reached nearly $45,000. WAPT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City leaders are weighing tough choices for the Jackson Zoo as visitor numbers fall, revenue drops, and unpaid water bills from a leak add to the park's woes. Councilwoman Tina Clay and other officials say the zoo will need more funding or creative changes — budget talks resume next week. FOX 40
- ➤ Jackson Mayor John Horhn said he will not request another extension to keep water on at Blossom Apartments after the current seven-day period ends — he will turn to emergency shelter grants to help tenants find new housing. WLBT News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health experts in Jackson have warned that high syphilis rates in Mississippi put pregnant mothers and newborns at risk. The State Department of Health is stepping up testing and treatment efforts—using a task force and new prenatal care resources after a spike in cases in 2024. FOX 40
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Starlito Live Performance
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Hal & Mal's — Ticket details available — Experience Starlito's raw and introspective music journey live in Jackson.
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The Call: Ballet Magnificat! in Jackson, MS
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and Dance Center — Check event page for ticket info — Experience the local premiere of a ballet inspired by Elisabeth Elliot's journey through life's challenges.
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2025 HBCU Labor Day Classic - Battle of the Bands
12-6 p.m. — Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant performance of HBCU marching bands in a spirited competition.
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After-work Craft Meetup
3-4 p.m. — R G Bolden/Anna Bell Moore — Free entry — Engage in stories, crafts, and hands-on fun after school.
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Nash Hamilton Concert
10 PM – 1 AM — Martin's Downtown — Refunds available — Enjoy an evening of Americana music with Nashville's own Nash Hamilton.
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