Hey there, Brandon! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- When Parker McCollum will hit the stage at Brandon Amphitheater
- Brandon’s own Sladen Shack is turning Big Ten recruiters’ heads.
Today's riddle: Why don't eggs tell Jokes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Tuesday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 86 and low of 75 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 86, low: 71.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Parker McCollum Brings Out Special Needs Fan (Again) For Unforgettable Performance Of "Killin' Me" And The Crowd Loved Every Second Of It [Watch] (countrychord.com) — Country star Parker McCollum’s summer tour will stop at the Brandon Amphitheater on July 16, giving local fans a chance to see his hit-filled show close to home. A recent California performance highlighted his ongoing bond with a young fan with special needs, underscoring the emotional moments audiences can expect on this run of dates.

• Football Recruiting Spotlight on Sladen Shack (illiniguys.com) — A standout quarterback from Brandon Sladen Shack is drawing attention from Illinois fans after another recruit’s decommitment. The 6'1, 210-pound signal-caller led Brandon to the 7A title game and posted strong passing numbers, making him a notable hometown name on the college recruiting radar.

📸 Around Brandon
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Thursday July 16
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Parker McCollum →
Brandon Amphitheater, 8190 Rock Way (Off, Brandon
7:00 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
Tuesday June 23
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Architectural Review Board Meeting
City of Ridgeland
Ridgeland City Hall
6:00 pm
Wednesday June 24
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Lake Erie Crushers at Mississippi Mud Monsters →
Trustmark Park, 1 Monsters Aly, Pearl
6:30 pm
Thursday June 25
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Will Wesley →
McB's Bar & Grill, 815 Lake Harbour Dr, Ridgeland
6:00 pm
Friday June 26
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Celebrate America Balloon Glow
City of Ridgeland
Northpark
5:00 pm
Saturday June 27
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Red flags and Green flags of the Homebuying process →
Richland Community Center, 410 E Harper St, Richland
10:00 am
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What They Never Taught Us About Money: A Financial Literacy Workshop →
Michael Cordell Weaver: Primerica - Financial Services, 631 Lakeland E Dr ste c, Flowood
11:00 am
Tuesday June 30
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DJ 042 Music Bingo – B3 Patio →
Burgers Blues Barbecue - Brandon, 168 W Government St, Brandon
6:00 pm
Thursday July 2
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Gateway Grizzlies at Mississippi Mud Monsters →
Trustmark Park, 1 Monsters Aly, Pearl
6:59 pm
Friday July 3
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Florence Yalls at Mississippi Mud Monsters →
Trustmark Park, 1 Monsters Aly, Pearl
6:59 pm
Thursday July 9
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La Dolce Mahj - A Mahjong Night at the Vault 🇮🇹🍋 →
The Vault Venue, 202 N College St, Brandon
6:30 pm
Saturday July 11
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Live Music – B3 Patio →
Burgers Blues Barbecue - Brandon, 168 W Government St, Brandon
5:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Does anyone in Marblehead have a nursing momma cat that may take in a kitten?
We found a tiny kitten in a puddle of water under our woodpile. It's barely opening its eyes. (Nextdoor Marblehead)
- Missing cat.
5 year old spayed female. She never left our patio or shed. 601-506-5078.
Missing since 6-17. (Nextdoor Legacy)
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Driveline posted a job opening for Flex Merchandiser in Brandon. Apply here.
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McDonald's posted a job opening for Maintenance/Janitorial in Brandon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brandon here.
🗞 Nearby News
Pearl
- North Mississippi natives Booker, Woolfolk join forces with ... (vicksburgpost.com)
- Flood warning issued for Jackson amid storms, rain in forecast (clarionledger.com)
- New restaurant planned for downtown Jackson, taking over popular spot (clarionledger.com)
Flowood
- Mississippi Lottery Mississippi Match 5, Cash 3 results for June 21, 2026 (clarionledger.com)
- Jud Gartman and Justin Chaney Enter MAC Hall of Fame (wtok.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They might crack up... (Thank you Cat R. for sending it in!)
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