🌱 How Crystal Springs is shaping Mississippi’s fast-growing organic farming scene

Good day Crystal Springs! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Crystal Springs is shaping Mississippi’s fast-growing organic farming scene

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 92, low: 71.
• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 72 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Organic production increasing in the state (msstate.edu) — Crystal Springs is spotlighted as a hub for Mississippi’s fast-growing organic farming movement, with local workshops helping new and conventional growers explore certification. Experts based in Crystal Springs explain rising consumer demand, high certification costs, and how to choose resilient vegetable varieties for the state’s tough climate, offering practical guidance for anyone considering organic production.
   

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📸 Around Crystal Springs

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday July 16

• Raymond Library Family Coloring Club →
  Raymond Public Library, 126 Court St, Raymond
  3:00 pm

Friday July 17

• Beautification Day 2026
  Jackson Public School District All JPS Schools
  7:00 am
• Spoken Word Poetry →
  Briarwood Arts Center, 614 Briarwood Dr, Jackson
  6:00 pm
• "Electronically Speaking" series at Martins Downtown →
  Martin's Downtown, 214 State St, Jackson
  10:00 pm

Saturday July 18

• Craft Cartel Sewing Class →
  Briarwood Arts Center, 614 Briarwood Dr, Jackson
  11:00 am
• Twurt Chamberlain and Ben Strings →
  Duling Hall Live Music & Events, 622 Duling Ave Ste 206, Jackson
  8:00 pm

Sunday July 19

• Sunday Screening: Everlasting →
  Two Mississippi Museums, 222 North St #1206, Jackson
  2:00 pm
• Old Fashioned Hand-Quilting Workshop →
  Briarwood Arts Center, 614 Briarwood Dr, Jackson
  3:00 pm
• America250 Mississippi – Mississippi Women in Blues: Celebrating America 250 →
  FD Hall Music Center, 1400 John R. Lynch St, Jackson
  3:00 pm

Monday July 20

• Chair Exercise →
  Evelyn Taylor Majure Branch, 217 W Main St, Utica
  10:00 am

Tuesday July 21

• July 2026 Byram Chamber Membership Luncheon
  Byram Chamber of Commerce Country Woods Baptist Church 6737 S Siwell Rd, Byram, MS 39272
  11:30 am

Friday July 24

• Districtwide Convocation
  Powell Middle School Jackson Convention Complex
  8:30 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Hazlehurst. Apply here.
• Staffmark posted a job opening for Warehouse Material Handler in Byram. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Crystal Springs here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Hazlehurst

• Ascension Parish troop returns from weeklong summer camp (weeklycitizen.com)

Raymond

• Teen Murder Suspect Stomped to Death Inside Mississippi Jail as Fatal Beating Was Caught on Camera (radaronline.com)

Jackson

• Mississippi Locals Are Traveling Miles To This No-Frills Restaurant In 2026 Just For Its Delicious Greek Food (takingthekids.com)
• Jackson mayor condemns downtown car show burnouts (wapt.com)
• Jackson case shows Mississippi's campaign finance flaws (mississippitoday.org)

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Ok Crystal Springs! 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 “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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