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In today's newsletter:

  • How Jackson caregivers can get four hours of dementia respite weekly
  • Which Jackson sandwich shop beat every other spot in Mississippi?
  • How a Jackson conference could shape future data centers in Mississippi.

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Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Wednesday: Very warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 97 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Sunny and remaining warm, temps: high: 96, low: 67.
  • Friday: Sunshine and very hot, with a high of 97 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Joyful Connections spreading hope and care for those with memory loss (wlbt.com) — Families in Jackson dealing with dementia now have a new lifeline: Joyful Connections, a weekly Monday respite program at St. Mark's United Methodist Church on Grant's Ferry Road. For just $20, participants with mild to moderate memory loss enjoy supervised activities, lunch, and social time while caregivers get a much-needed break and support from volunteers who've walked this road themselves.
   

2. 12 Mississippi Sandwich Shops, From Classic Po' Boys To Loaded Favorites, With One Jackson Place Taking The Top Spot (takingthekids.com) — Hungry Jackson residents get top billing in this statewide roundup of standout sandwich shops, with Farish Street's historic Big Apple Inn praised for its pig ear sandwiches and civil rights-era roots. The list also suggests road-trip-worthy po' boy and deli stops in Biloxi, Gulfport, Ocean Springs, Hattiesburg, Oxford, Tupelo, and Natchez.
   

3. Mississippi supervisors weigh data center development (wapt.com) — County supervisors from across Mississippi are gathering at the Westin in Jackson to learn how potential data center projects could affect jobs, tax revenue, utilities, and neighborhoods. With companies already approaching 15 counties, the sessions aim to prepare local leaders—including Hinds County officials—for both the economic opportunities and concerns over noise, water use, and power demand.
   

4. Southern Living says this Mississippi barbecue restaurant is worth the trip (clarionledger.com) — Barbecue fans around Jackson have a new bragging point: Sacred Ground Barbecue in nearby Pocahontas is earning national praise from Southern Living, Michelin, and others for its Texas-style brisket, ribs, and creative sides. The chef's Jackson ties and the restaurant's destination feel make it an easy 15‑minute trip for locals craving standout smoked meats and cold beer.
   

5. INHUMANE: US federal court says no constitutional right to clean water in Mississippi case (mahoganyrevue.com) — Jackson residents just lost a major federal appeal arguing the U.S. Constitution guarantees a right to clean drinking water, as the Fifth Circuit upheld dismissal of their lawsuit over the city's tainted supply. While judges acknowledged serious government failures, they said residents must rely on tort claims and political action, even as other civil-rights challenges over funding continue.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • This precious cat, who we have named Michael Scott, is still available and needs a good home!
    He is the sweetest, funniest, most cuddly kitten! Please contact me to adopt him 601-906-3406 :) (Nextdoor LOHO)
  • Missing Shih Tzu from Queensroad Ave.
    If you've seen him please contact me. He's 16 y/o and may have a seizure in an unfamiliar place. (Nextdoor Bel Air)
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  • University of Mississippi Medical Center posted a job opening for Administrative Assistant-Obstetrics & Gynecology in Jackson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jackson here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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