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🌱 Why Oakdale Elementary just earned one of Mississippi’s top school honors

Brandon, Mississippi Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Brandon! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Oakdale Elementary just earned one of Mississippi’s top school honors
  • Which Brandon High star is already drawing SEC offers for 2028?
  • Jackson nightclub shooting again hits close to home for Brandon residents.

Also on today's calendar: DJ 042 Music Bingo at Burgers Blues Barbecue – Brandon and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: My friend David had his id stolen. 🤔 (Answer below!)

☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official Mississippi election resources: Find your polling place | How to register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 76 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Monday: Mainly cloudy and humid, temps: high: 77, low: 66.
  • Tuesday: Humid; breezy in the morning, with a high of 77 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• MDE announces four 2026 Mississippi Blue Ribbon Schools (redhillsmsnews.com) — Families in Brandon can celebrate that Oakdale Elementary School in the Rankin County School District has been named a 2026 Mississippi Blue Ribbon School for closing achievement gaps. The state education department honored just four schools statewide, highlighting strong academics, data-driven teaching, and close collaboration with families and communities. The recognition continues a prestigious program that now operates at the state level.
   

• Tennessee football offers 2028 cornerback after Alabama, Miami (usatoday.com) — A standout Brandon High School defensive back, Kamron Roberts, has picked up a football scholarship offer from the University of Tennessee, adding to a growing list of major programs recruiting him. For Brandon fans, it’s another sign that local talent is drawing national attention, with schools from Ole Miss to Alabama and Oregon already in the mix.
   

• Several people shot at Hideaway Nightclub in Jackson (wapt.com) — Jackson police are investigating a new shooting at the Hideaway Nightclub on I-55 North Frontage Road, where several people were hit and details remain limited. The same club saw a deadly May 17 shooting that killed 19-year-old Alana Duck of Brandon, a reminder that violence in Jackson can directly touch Brandon families and friends.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Monday November 2
  • Northwest at Lanier
    Lanier Jr. Sr. High School
    6:00 pm
  • Cardozo at Blackburn
    Blackburn Middle School
    6:00 pm
  • Kirksey at Porter
    Porter Middle School Canton, MS ()
    6:00 pm
  • Brinkley at Peeples
    Peeples Middle School
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Oak Grove neighborhood.
    White dog named Max with tan line down his back. He has a green collar with his name & phone number. Was walking Max & he started chasing a cat. … (Nextdoor Old Fannin)
  • I just had the sweetest baby come up to me!
    She let me pick her up, and I currently have her safe in my garage with some fresh water and a temporary litter box. Please provide details for… (Nextdoor Reservoir East)
  • Brandon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC posted a job opening for Dietary Aide in Brandon. Apply here.
  • Sonic posted a job opening for Carhop or Skating Carhop in Brandon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brandon here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • The 7 Mississippi Outlet Stores Where You Can Stretch Christmas Gift Money Further As Prices Drop Every Day (takingthekids.com)

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Ok Brandon! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "My friend David had his id stolen." — Now we just call him Dav. (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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