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Friday, August 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jackson police are asking for help to identify a suspect in the fatal shooting of 53-year-old Troy Howard Jr. on the 1200 block of Gentry Street on June 18—Howard was taken to the University of Mississippi Medical Center where he died. WAPT
- ➤ At a Shell gas station on Robinson Street on August 1, a father of three named Shawn Crenshaw was fatally shot and police charged Corey McLaughlin with murder on August 8 before charging William Strong with murder, firearm violations, and methamphetamine possession on August 20—he was given a bond of $1,000,000. FOX 40
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Chase Quinn was named the new creative director and curator of special projects at the Mississippi Museum of Art and he brings a multi-discipline approach that uses art to tell inclusive stories—his work unites curatorial and education efforts and sets a new path for museum exhibits in Jackson. He began in January and plans to launch fresh exhibitions and programs that engage the community in meaningful dialogue. Mississippi Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At a Thursday state board meeting, state education officials noted that for the 2024-2025 school year the percentage of students scoring proficient or advanced fell by a few points in all tested subjects, with science dropping most from 63.4% to 60.9% and English only slightly. Officials plan a new strategy—hiring more literacy and math coaches—to boost performance as some districts had previously refused the extra support. Mississippi Today
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Mississippi State Department of Health declared a public health emergency after infant mortality reached 9.7 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2024—the highest rate in over a decade. The declaration will mobilize resources to improve prenatal and postpartum care, aiming to support mothers and babies across the state. WAPT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Seventeen-year-old Rachel McAlpin of Brandon won the 50-meter breaststroke gold medal at the World Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships on Wednesday in Otopeni, Romania—she achieved a personal best time of 30.78 seconds. Mississippi Today
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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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