🌱 Patch AM: What jurors heard about the Capitol Police shooting of a Jackson man

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

In today's newsletter:

• What jurors heard about the Capitol Police shooting of a Jackson man
• Who are the five contenders to become Hinds County's next DA?

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 87, low: 66.
• Sunday: Warm with some sun, with a high of 90 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Jurors hear officers explain why they shot and killed a Jackson man (desotocountynews.com) — Jurors in Jackson are hearing detailed testimony and recorded statements from two former Capitol Police officers charged with manslaughter in the 2022 shooting of 25-year-old Jaylen Lewis, a Jackson resident. Witnesses, investigators, and medical experts have described the traffic stop, the gunfire, and evidence about weapons and drugs as the jury prepares to decide whether the killing was criminal or self-defense.
   

• Five candidates running to be next Hinds County DA (wjtv.com) — Hinds County voters, including those in Jackson, will choose a new district attorney on November 3, 2026, with five candidates now qualified for the special election. The seat opened after former DA Jody Owens resigned following a guilty plea in a Jackson bribery scandal, and residents say they want a leader ready to protect youth and uphold justice.
   

📸 Around Jackson

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Thursday October 1
• Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness →
  Belk, 1200 E County Line Rd, Ridgeland
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Friday September 25
• Jim Hill Alumni Homecoming Aftergame Party →
  440 JXN, 440 North Mill Street, Jackson
  8:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Sean Kenny's Animal Super Powers Exhibition →
  MS Museum of Natural Science, 2148 Riverside Dr., Jackson
• WellsFest →
  MS Ag Museum, 1150 Lakeland Drive, Jackson
• Men's Prayer Breakfast →
  Patterson Hall, 1390 North State Street, Jackson
  7:30 am
• Mississippi Book Festival →
  MS State Capitol, 400 High St, Jackson
  9:00 am
• Wellsfest →
  Ms Ag Museum, 1150 Lakeland Dr, Jackson
  9:30 am
• Art, Activism, and the American Dream panel @ Mississippi Book Festival (Chris Danielson) →
  Mississippi State Capitol Building, 400 High St, Jackson
  1:00 pm
Sunday September 27
• COKE BUMAYE Tiny "tiny" Desk concert recording →
  3510 Terry Road, Jackson
• Worship Service 8:30 a.m. →
  FPC Jackson Campus, 1390 North State Street, Jackson
  8:30 am
• Adult Sunday School Classes →
  Various, 1390 North State Street, Jackson
  9:45 am
Thursday October 1
• Fondren's First Thursdays →
  Fondren Neighborhood, Jackson
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• LOST PUP!
  Poppi is new to the house and has broken out of the fence. She has a green collar on(in picture), will sort of answer to Poppi (like I said- she's… (Nextdoor Sheffield)
• FOUND CAT??
  This sweet baby walked up to us this morning. We gave it a little food and water. It seems well-fed and quite friendly. A little skittish if you make… (Nextdoor Highland Village)

• MyJobsCorner posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk Jobs: Hiring Immediately! Full Time / Part Time - $12-$22/Hr in Jackson. Apply here.
• Olive Garden posted a job opening for To Go Specialist in Jackson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jackson here.

🗞 Nearby News

Flowood

• Flowood Fashion Week kicks off with shopping, events and fashion for a cause (darkhorsepressnow.com)
• Claiborne Academy swimmers earn top finishes at MAIS overall swim meet (claiborneparishjournal.com)
• Cheapest gas stations in Mississippi (sunherald.com)

Clinton

• Arrows grab first win of the season at Pearl (theclintoncourier.net)
• Keeping an Old House Warm Without Losing What Makes It Special (theclintoncourier.net)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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