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Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tickets for The Southern Lights holiday show at Trustmark Park in Pearl went on sale Monday and will change the baseball field into a holiday village full of twinkling lights—ice skating, radiant tunnels and cozy fire pits open from November 21 through early January. WAPT
- ➤ A Thousand-Man March took place on Mill Street in Jackson where people gathered in front of the Jackson Nightclub to demand an end to violence and stronger Black leadership. The march ended at the Mississippi Capitol—residents vowed to hold more peace marches until homicides drop to zero. FOX 40
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Jackson Public Schools announced a $4.4 million upgrade to its career development center that now features modern labs, classrooms, and training in 23 career pathways — including health science, sports medicine, barbering and cosmetology, and TV production. A Family Night to showcase the renovations will be held on September 30 at 6 p.m. FOX 40
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Auditor Shad White released a report accusing several Mississippi nonprofits of misusing taxpayer funds by spending on bloated salaries, gift cards and gym memberships — the report noted questionable expenditures at My Brother’s Keeper, 100 Black Men of Jackson and the Juanita Sims Doty Foundation, and the findings will be sent to the Attorney General. FOX 40
- ➤ Bridgette Morgan filed an appeal with the state Supreme Court to challenge her loss to Yemi Kings in the 2024 Hinds County judicial race. Kings won by 2,484 votes to 2,234 in November, and Morgan argued absentee ballots were not processed properly—raising concerns over election procedures. FOX 40
- ➤ Auditor Shad White accused several nonprofits, including My Brother’s Keeper and 100 Black Men of Jackson, of wasting taxpayer funds on bloated employee salaries, gift cards, and gym memberships—findings that will be reported to the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office. WLBT News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Jackson firefighters and police officers received emergency overdose boxes and fentanyl harm prevention kits during a ceremony Monday at Jackson City Hall — a key step in the One Pill Can Kill campaign aimed at reducing overdose deaths in the community. WAPT
- ➤ Logan and Erin Dorsey—who fought sickle cell anemia for 11 years—are now nurses at UMMC and use their hard-earned experience to comfort patients. WAPT
- ➤ Vaccine advisers at the CDC reviewed parts of the childhood vaccine schedule over the last two days and recommended that children under age 4 receive separate MMR and chickenpox shots — a change to avoid the small risk of seizures associated with the combined MMRV shot. Pediatric experts worried that the talks might increase vaccine hesitancy even as the decision to keep the Hepatitis B shot at birth unchanged remained on the table. FOX 40
- ➤ Mississippi pediatricians say that Florida's proposal to end school-entry vaccine requirements will put children and communities at risk. The experts warn that dropping the vaccine rules could lead to measles outbreaks—especially in schools and hospitals. WAPT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Emmanuel Cooks, a freshman offensive lineman for Mississippi Delta Community College, died from medical complications after playing a game against Hinds Community College in Raymond on Sept 18th — his loss leaves the college community mourning deeply. Mississippi Free Press
- ➤ On Monday, SEC officials announced annual football opponents for 2026; Ole Miss will play Mississippi State, LSU, and Oklahoma—while Mississippi State will face Ole Miss, Alabama, and Vanderbilt. SEC plans to release the full nine-game schedule on Tuesday at 6 p.m. on SEC Network and ESPN2. WLBT News
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Magnolia State Technology Symposium
9:30 a.m. — Mississippi Trade Mart — Free entry — Explore the latest in AI and cybersecurity while networking with professionals and enjoying keynotes from industry leaders.
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Juno Dunes Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — $10 — Experience the dreamy sounds of Juno Dunes and Modern Bodies in a vibrant indie-pop showcase.
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Sunny War Live Concert
6-9 p.m. — Hal & Mal's — Ticket prices TBD — Experience the evolution of Sunny War's music in a captivating live performance.
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Sanderson Farms Championship
8:00 – 9:30 AM — The Country Club of Jackson — Check official website for ticket info — Join the excitement of this significant PGA Tour event while supporting local charities.
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The Soul City 3 Listening Experience
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Capri Theater — Tickets available — Experience the soulful blend of organ trio music with a Mississippi twist by The Soul City 3.
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Sanderson Farms Championship
8:00 – 9:30 AM — The Country Club of Jackson — Ticket prices vary — Witness top golfers compete in this exciting championship event.
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Sanderson Farms Championship
8:00 – 9:30 AM — The Country Club of Jackson — Ticket prices vary — Experience an exciting day of professional golf at the prestigious Sanderson Farms Championship.
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