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Friday, November 15th, 2024
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Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jackson, Mississippi, enhances safety on Highway 18 with the installation of state-of-the-art light poles, aiming to reduce accidents and improve nighttime visibility. FOX 40
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Mississippi plans to execute Willie Manning amid questions about the crumbling evidence that led to his conviction for the 1992 murders of two students. Mississippi Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Jackson State University's First Lady Latoya Redd Thompson led a successful voting initiative, significantly increasing student voter turnout through engaging events and voter registration drives. Mississippi Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mississippi's infrastructure grade averages to a C-, indicating improvement to the national average despite decreases in drinking water and wastewater categories. WAPT
- ➤ Mississippi voters are headed back to the polls on Nov. 26 for judicial runoffs after no candidates in certain races achieved a majority in the general election. SuperTalk Mississippi Media
- ➤ Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves pushes for greater state flexibility over Medicaid coverage and continues advocating for the elimination of the state income tax amid the new Trump administration. Mississippi Free Press
- ➤ In Jackson, Mississippi, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, Councilman Aaron Banks, District Attorney Jody Owens, and other local leaders plead not guilty to charges in a federal bribery scheme, facing significant prison time and fines. FOX 40
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mississippi Baptist Medical Center and Genentech collaborated to promote lung health awareness and stress the importance of early cancer detection with an inflatable lung exhibit. WAPT
SPORTS NEWS
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BSides Jackson: A Cybersecurity Gathering
Experience a day of engaging talks, workshops, and networking with hackers and cybersecurity professionals at BSides Jackson, Mississippi.
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Haley Reinhart Live in Concert
Experience the timeless voice of Haley Reinhart, a double platinum-certified artist, as she performs her hits and favorites in an intimate setting.
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Experience Pastor Mike Jr. Live at the Jackson Convention Complex
Experience an inspiring evening with Pastor Mike Jr. at the Jackson Convention Complex, featuring uplifting music and messages.
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2024 Hometown Holiday Market: A Festive Shopping Experience
Experience a delightful holiday shopping event featuring local vendors, tasty food trucks, and festive activities over three days of holiday cheer.
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Weekly Mississippi Farmers Market
Experience the vibrant local produce and handcrafted goods at the Mississippi Farmers Market in downtown Jackson every Saturday morning.
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All Family Thanksgiving Gathering 2024 in Jackson, MS
Celebrate Thanksgiving in Jackson, MS with food, fun, and laughter, sponsored by DEDAN Ministries, focused on strengthening marriages and families.
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Chimneyville Arts Festival
Experience Mississippi's vibrant heritage through traditional crafts, music, dance, and cuisine at this engaging festival.
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Belhaven Singing Christmas Tree Celebration
The Belhaven Singing Christmas Tree is a historic annual event featuring a spectacular outdoor choral performance, loved by community members since 1933.
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Live Performance by Happy Landing
Experience a high-energy live performance by the rising folk rock band Happy Landing, known for their captivating sound and infectious melodies.
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Sean Gasaway Concert
Sean Gasaway will perform live at the Mississippi Library Commission in Jackson, MS, offering an engaging musical experience.
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