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Sunday, September 28th, 2025
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 28th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jackson State University students joined forces with Luther Wright Missionary Baptist Church and local leaders to pick up trash around campus on Saturday—efforts supported by Keep Jackson Beautiful and corporate sponsors aimed to inspire change and address illegal dumping in the area. WAPT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, Save a Life Day took place in Mississippi as groups handed out free naloxone — a drug that helps reverse opioid overdoses — in Jackson and nine counties. Emilee Shell and United Way worked with city and health officials to spread the drug, which will be free for six months to help reduce overdoses. FOX 40
- ➤ The G.V. Sonny Montgomery VA Medical Center hosted its annual Stand Down for Homeless Veterans event on Friday in Downtown Jackson—where over 100 veterans received free food, haircuts and referrals for housing, healthcare and employment. More than 50 vendors participated to help veterans connect with essential support services. FOX 40
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Mississippi State Bulldogs lost 41-34 to the Tennessee Volunteers in an overtime thriller on Saturday — the team failed to score a crucial touchdown on fourth down and now holds a 4-1 record, with a SEC matchup against Texas A&M next week. This loss marks another tough finish for the Bulldogs. FOX 40
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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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JJ Grey & Mofro Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — $72.20 — Experience a night of southern-fried rock and swamp funk with JJ Grey & Mofro.
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Ben Sollee Live Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — $29.45-$30 — Experience the unique sounds of Ben Sollee's blend of Americana and global influences in an intimate setting.
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The Petty Things Live Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — Tickets $25.30 — Enjoy a heartfelt tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers with an all-live performance.
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Melvins and Red Kross Live
7-9 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — Ticket prices vary — Experience the influential sounds of alternative rock legends Melvins along with Red Kross in an unforgettable evening.
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