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Friday, October 10th, 2025
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Canton Flea Market drew thousands of shoppers who visited the outdoor event to buy antiques, crafts, and food. Organizers said the market boosted local spirit & helped small vendors succeed. WLBT News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Emmett Till Interpretative Center is hosting its 'Remembering Emmett' series — including an event at Tougaloo College on October 12 and sessions in Gulfport and Mound Bayou — to honor lynching victim Emmett Till on the 70th anniversary of his murder. Mississippi Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mississippi’s Dyslexia Therapy Scholarship helps families access specialized dyslexia education by covering tuition at approved schools in Madison, Ridgeland, Petal, Hattiesburg, and Ocean Springs—though many in regions like the Delta face long commutes to reach these programs. Mississippi Free Press
- ➤ A new youth development and enrichment center has opened at the Jackson Medical Mall to provide essential services for children with ties to youth court—founded by Youth Court Judge Carlyn Hicks in partnership with community sponsors. The center offers programs in mental health, education and mentorship—aiming to give children a one-stop location for these vital services. WAPT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fannye Cook Natural Area in Flowood previewed the work of the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund on Wednesday—leaders said a new trail system will be completed next year and a capital campaign for a visitors center and conservation museum will launch this winter. FOX 40
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ward Seven Councilman Kevin Parkinson defended his vote for a non-binding resolution that urges the federal government to transfer control of JXN Water back to the city, saying that past outages and low water pressure caused school and business closures. He said he received both support and criticism and stressed that changes will only happen with careful planning—ensuring the public helps run the water system. WLBT News
- ➤ Police are set to patrol heavily during JSU homecoming this weekend to keep event areas and parking lots safe, and officials advise residents to follow parking rules + report any suspicious behavior immediately. FOX 40
- ➤ U.S. Senator Grassley sent a letter asking Judge Wingate if his law clerks or court staff used generative AI to draft a July 20 order that paused a law banning DEI programs in public schools in Mississippi. He asked the judge to respond by October 13 and explain the court process—so that everyone may be treated fairly. FOX 40
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, a ceremony marked the opening of Baptist Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital-Madison, a new 40-bed center jointly owned by Baptist Memorial Health Care and Lifepoint Rehabilitation. The 56,000-square-foot building has a 12-bed brain injury unit and multiple therapy gyms and will help patients recovering from strokes, injuries and falls in Central Mississippi. SuperTalk Mississippi Media
- ➤ On Wednesday, the Mississippi State Department of Health announced it placed 150 contract workers on stop-work orders—federal budget cuts led to a reorganization aimed at saving $20 million, and officials said core public health services remain unaffected. FOX 40
- ➤ Today, the Mississippi State Board of Health reviewed serious public health issues such as high infant mortality and limited prenatal care during its quarterly meeting. The agency, operating on a $61 million budget, is asking the legislature for more funding for programs and facility upgrades—free breast cancer screenings will also be offered in October as cases of pertussis and West Nile virus continue to emerge. FOX 40
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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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Hangnail Ripoff Concert
8-10 p.m. — Hal & Mal's, Red Room — $10 — Enjoy a night of tunes featuring local artists while supporting the MS Animal Rescue Fund.
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Mississippi Symphony Orchestra: Quad Fusion
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — $41.25 — Experience a genre-defying fusion of world music, classical, jazz, and blues from the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra.
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Toast: Mimosa Festival
1-6 p.m. — The Plant — Tickets available on the website — Celebrate flavor and community at Jackson's inaugural mimosa festival with music, food, and curated cocktails.
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