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🌱 Patch AM: How much higher could your Jackson water bill be in 2027?
Also, don't miss Caregivers Support Group on the Jackson Patch calendar
Hello Jackson! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How much higher could your Jackson water bill be in 2027?
- Why Jackson police say more arrests are likely in Tasia Fortune's death
- How Jackson's own Cassandra Wilson rose from local stages to legend
Also on today's calendar: Senior Safari and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 96 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 98, low: 74.
- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 98 and low of 75 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Jackson, Mississippi, residents could face another 10% water-rate hike in 2027 (thecooldown.com) — Jackson residents could see another 10% increase on their water bills in spring 2027, on top of this year's nearly 12% hike, as JXN Water seeks to stabilize finances and manage debt. A recent federal court filing outlines plans for higher collections, continued shutoffs, and possible additional increases through 2029 while federal grant funds decline and long-term operating costs rise. 
• Tasia Fortune Homicide: Why More Arrests Are Expected (eurweb.com) — Jackson police have arrested 51-year-old Jarques Ratliff after the state medical examiner ruled the death of 29-year-old Tasia Fortune, found hanging behind a Jackson home in August, a homicide. Investigators say they've interviewed nearly 15 people, expect additional arrests, and are still working to determine who else may have been involved and why Fortune was killed.
• Cassandra Wilson, the 2-time Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, dies at 70 (philasun.com) — Jackson residents are mourning Cassandra Wilson, the Grammy-winning jazz singer who was born and raised in the city and died Tuesday at her Jackson home at 70. The article traces her path from local schools and coffeehouse gigs to international acclaim, while highlighting tributes from Mayor John Horhn and fellow musicians who say she always carried Mississippi's sound and spirit with her.
📸 Around Jackson
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Jackson
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★ Featured events ★
- Caregivers Support Group →
FPC Jackson Campus, 1390 North State Street, Jackson
10:30 am
Monday September 14
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Other local events
- Oasis at Mission First FPC Tutoring Team →
Peyton's House, 417 West Ash Street, Jackson
3:00 pm - R.E.A.L. Pilates on the Green! →
The District at Eastover, 1250 Eastover Drive, Jackson
7:00 pm - HEART OF THE BEAST Preview Screening →
3023 North State Street, Jackson - French Camp Quilters →
Bookstore/Library, 1390 North State Street, Jackson
9:30 am - Center for Pregnancy Choices - Gift Wrapping →
Center for Pregnancy Choices, 2685 Crane Ridge Dr Suite B, Jackson
10:30 am - Weekday Prayer (Tuesdays Noon) →
Patterson Hall, 1390 North State Street, Jackson
12:00 pm - Senior Safari →
The Jackson Zoo, 2918 W Capitol St, Jackson
9:00 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 - Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness →
Belk, 1200 E County Line Rd, Ridgeland
10:00 am - Fondren's First Thursdays →
Fondren Neighborhood, Jackson
5:30 pm
Monday September 14
Tuesday September 15
Tuesday September 22
Saturday September 26
Thursday October 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- This Labor Day I had a flat.
I had a hard time finding a place that was open. I found one place and got a lift as fast as I could before they closed. Make it, and they don't… (Nextdoor Fondren) - 43" Roku Smart TV + Xbox One S (only 1.
5 months old) + 6 games + remotes included.Best offer takes all great deal! Text me +1 807 699-6932 +1 6192026437 (Nextdoor Torrey Pines)
- University of Mississippi Medical Center posted a job opening for Administrative Assistant-Obstetrics & Gynecology in Jackson. Apply here.
- MyJobsCorner posted a job opening for Freight Handler Jobs: Hiring Immediately! Full Time / Part Time - $18-$36/Hr in Jackson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jackson here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- How to win free Chicken Salad Chick for a year in Brandon, MS (clarionledger.com)
- The Jackson, Mississippi Area Has 9 Bookstores Where You Can Lose Yourself For Hours (takingthekids.com)
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- Volleyball Recap: Tough Loss for Murrah (maxpreps.com)
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- Northsiders buck trend of residents complaining about cameras (northsidesun.com)
Ok Jackson! 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: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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