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Also on today's calendar: The Mississippi Card Show 2026 and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Jackson planetarium reopening pushed back as MS Museum of Art takes over (clarionledger.com) — Jackson's long-closed McNair-Davis Planetarium is now under Mississippi Museum of Art management, but its long-awaited reopening has been pushed back with no firm date. A new three-year agreement approved by the Jackson City Council shifts operations, staffing and ticketing to the museum, while the city commits hundreds of thousands of dollars to get the $23 million facility running again downtown.
2. Jackson records 52nd homicide as search for gunmen continues (wjtv.com) — Jackson police are searching for two masked gunmen after a Monday afternoon shooting on Douglas Street left a 31-year-old man dead, marking the city's 52nd homicide this year. Investigators are reviewing camera footage and asking anyone with information to contact JPD or Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS.
3. Jackson State seeks top research status (mississippitoday.org) — Jackson State University is ramping up research in Jackson, from oyster-monitoring sensors to AI and cybersecurity projects, as it pushes for elite national research status. Leaders say reaching that top tier could bring bigger grants, more faculty, and new career paths for local students while boosting the city's economy and reputation.
4. Former Jackson State DBs Robert McDaniel, Isaiah Bolden sign with NFL teams (clarionledger.com) — Two former Jackson State defensive backs, Isaiah Bolden and Robert McDaniel, have landed spots on NFL rosters this preseason, highlighting JSU's continued pipeline to the pros. Bolden signed with the Eagles and McDaniel with the Buccaneers after previous stints with other teams.
5. Sean Tindell Announces Run for Mississippi Attorney General (mississippifreepress.org) — Mississippi Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell is launching a 2027 run for attorney general, with campaign announcements set this week in Gulfport and Jackson. He's touting his public safety record, addressing controversy over AI road cameras, and overseeing high-profile investigations while promising to step down as commissioner to focus on the race.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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