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Canton, Mississippi Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Canton! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. āļø
Coming up on the calendar:
- Demo Day: Christmas In July 2026 at Willam Lowe (Bill) Waller Craft Center
- Simpson Academy Varsity Softball @ Canton Academy
- Ky Soul and Friends Trail Ride Experience
Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that canāt be seen at the beginning or end of either month? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Some sun with a stray t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 92, low: 72.
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 73 degrees.
šø Around Canton
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Upcoming Events in
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ā Featured events ā
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Demo Day: Christmas In July 2026 ā
Willam Lowe (Bill) Waller Craft Center, 950 Rice Rd, Ridgeland
10:00 am
Saturday July 18
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Other local events
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Simpson Academy Varsity Softball @ Canton Academy ā
Canton Academy, 1 Nancy Dr, Canton
6:15 pm -
Ky Soul and Friends Trail Ride Experience ā
Chateau Myrtledale, 197 Robinson Rd, Canton
10:00 am
Thursday July 30
Saturday August 1
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š Events Nearby
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School Board Meeting
Academic Options Center Central Office
5:00 pm -
tHIS is that DISCIPLESHIP for MEN ā
Relish Home Accents, 104 Plantation Cove, Madison
6:30 pm -
Business Builders - Networking and more ā
Hilton Garden Inn Jackson/Madison, 320 New Mannsdale Rd, Madison
9:00 am -
Twurt Chamberlain ā
Duling Hall Live Music & Events, 622 Duling Ave Ste 206, Jackson
8:00 pm -
Mayor & Board Work Session
City of Ridgeland Ridgeland City Hall
6:00 pm -
Mayor & Board Meeting
City of Ridgeland Ridgeland City Hall
6:00 pm -
School Professional Development
Academic Options Center Ridgeland, MS 39157 -
Zoning Board Meeting
City of Ridgeland Ridgeland City Hall
6:00 pm -
PD Make-up Day
Academic Options Center Ridgeland, MS 39157
Thursday July 16
Friday July 17
Saturday July 18
Monday July 20
Tuesday July 21
Wednesday July 22
Thursday July 23
Friday July 24
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Anyone missing a shorthair ragdoll looking cat in Deerfield by the townhouses ?
Just came and said hello to me randomly in my car definitely not a stray . I would try to take it in but I think sheās gone off somewhere atpā¦ (Nextdoor Deerfield) - Good morning I am not giving up on opening my homeschool back up just yet.
But I was going to put this out there as well. If you have a high school student that is struggling and needs help graduating I have had a lot ofā¦ (Nextdoor Bear Creek Crossing)
- Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores posted a job opening for Kitchen Team Member in Canton. Apply here.
- Valvoline, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager In Training - Canton in Canton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Canton here.
š Nearby News
Madison
- Mississippi Top Reads for week of July 19, 2026 (clarionledger.com)
- Brandon man fined $77,244 in poaching case (wapt.com)
- How does Pre-Trial Detention in Madison County Work?? (northsidesun.com)
Ridgeland
- These 8 Mississippi Disc Golf Courses Turn A Free Afternoon Into A Full-Blown Nature Adventure (takingthekids.com)
- What Is Fingerprinting and When Do You Need It (medium.com)
- Hattiesburg Summer ID: Vizual Edge Scoreboard (prepbaseballreport.com)
Ok Canton! 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: The letter āR.ā (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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