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Wednesday, November 13th, 2024
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Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of November.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jawonza Dixon, 27, was arrested for the murder of Kasim Hassan Turner in Jackson, Mississippi. FOX 40
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Kenneth and Janice Williams launched Skenny Burgers, a business specializing in smashburgers, in Jackson, Mississippi, in March 2024 after refining their recipe and receiving positive feedback at local markets. Mississippi Free Press
- ➤ The Mississippi Lottery Corporation contributed approximately $8.9 million from October 2024 proceeds to Mississippi's road and bridge projects and the Education Enhancement Fund. FOX 40
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ High-profile officials in Jackson, Mississippi, including the mayor and district attorney, plead not guilty to federal corruption charges stemming from an FBI sting operation. Mississippi Free Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The American Red Cross collaborates with organizations for a metro-wide blood drive aimed at supporting individuals with sickle cell disease, highlighting the importance of donations from diverse backgrounds. WAPT
- ➤ Mississippi health officials highlight smoking as a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes, offering support for those who wish to quit. SuperTalk Mississippi Media
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Belhaven Blazers men's soccer team is set to compete in their first NCAA tournament after winning the Collegiate Conference of the South Championship, facing Trinity in the first round. WAPT
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BSides Jackson: A Cybersecurity Gathering
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Haley Reinhart Live in Concert
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2024 Hometown Holiday Market: A Festive Shopping Experience
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Weekly Mississippi Farmers Market
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All Family Thanksgiving Gathering 2024 in Jackson, MS
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Chimneyville Arts Festival
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Belhaven Singing Christmas Tree Celebration
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