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Monday, October 13th, 2025
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 13th of October.
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jackson State beat Alabama State 38—34 in a late-game thriller on Saturday as the Tigers, led by quarterback Jacobian Morgan, secured their homecoming win. The team improved to 5—1 and will take a week off before traveling to Las Vegas for the HBCU Classic. FOX 40
- ➤ High school football games concluded week 7 across Jackson and nearby areas — Jackson Academy won 16-7 over Jackson Prep, Columbia handed McComb its first loss at 38-14, Parklane Academy shut out Brookhaven Academy 35-0, and other teams including Terry Bulldogs, Warren Central, Germantown, Lanier, Wesson and Hartfield Academy recorded key wins. Teams now look ahead to matchups on Oct 16 and beyond as they seek to improve their season records. FOX 40
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22nd Annual TOPSoccer Jamboree
7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Freedom Ridge — Free entry — Special needs players from local schools showcase their skills in a supportive environment.
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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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Park After Dark
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Mississippi Children's Museum — $12 — Enjoy a spooky evening with games, crafts, and a costume parade at two award-winning museums.
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Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Old Capitol Museum — Tickets selling fast — Experience Halloween classics performed by the Listeso String Quartet under candlelight.
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Jordy Searcy Live Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — Ticket prices not listed — Experience intimate storytelling through Jordy Searcy's journey of love and music.
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