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🌱 Patch AM: Jackson homeowner killed outside his house; police still searching for suspect
Coming up on the Jackson Patch calendar: Fertile Ground 09.08.26 Stern Army
Good morning Jackson! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Jackson homeowner killed outside his house; police still searching for suspect
- How Jackson's own Cassandra Wilson quietly reshaped the sound of modern jazz
Also on today's calendar: Senior Safari and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Sun mixing with clouds; hot, with a high of 99 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 95, low: 74.
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 96 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Police investigating deadly shooting outside home; suspect at large (wlbt.com) — Police in Jackson are investigating a deadly Sunday evening shooting in which a homeowner was killed outside his residence while working on the exterior, as his family remained inside. Detectives believe an attempted robbery may be involved and say the suspect, a young Black man who fled in a vehicle, is still at large, urging residents to share any security footage or tips immediately. 
• Cassandra Wilson led jazz into the future with warmth and creative conviction (sanjuandailystar.com) — Jackson readers will recognize Cassandra Wilson as a hometown jazz legend whose slow-burning, blues-infused style helped reshape modern jazz. This remembrance traces how her upbringing and final years in Jackson grounded a globe-spanning career, highlighting her influential albums, collaborations, and unwavering commitment to artistic integrity that carried Mississippi's musical spirit onto the world stage.
📸 Around Jackson
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Jackson
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★ Featured events ★
- Fertile Ground 09.08.26 Stern Army →
Jackson
Tuesday September 8
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Other local events
- Provine at Leake Central
Provine High School Carthage, MS (Leake Central High School)
5:00 pm - Callaway at Richland*
Callaway High School Richland, MS (Richland High School)
5:30 pm - West Jones at Jim Hill
Jim Hill High School
5:30 pm - Vicksburg at Lanier
Lanier High School Lanier Jr. Sr. High School
5:30 pm - Cardozo at Porter
Cardozo Middle School Canton, MS (Porter Middle School)
5:30 pm - Nichols at Bailey
Bailey APAC Middle School Bailey Middle School
5:30 pm - Hattiesburg at Forest Hill
Forest Hill High School
5:30 pm - Peeples at Kirksey
Henry J. Kirksey Middle School South Jackson Field (2607 Raymond Road)
6:00 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
Tuesday September 8
Tuesday September 22
Saturday September 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Executive Home Care of Jackson Honors Local Family Caregiver Through Loved01 Cares Initiative —William Grundemann Read on Patch
- After months of capturing video, working with Capitol Police and Belhaven security the limping car burglar has been caught!
Thanks to all the neighbors for watching and Joseph who spotted him. (Nextdoor Belhaven)
- University of Mississippi Medical Center posted a job opening for Assistant Professor - SOM- Psychiatry and Human Behavior - Child and Adolescent Division - FT in Jackson. Apply here.
- RePublic Schools posted a job opening for Middle School Visual Arts Teacher (2023-24) in Jackson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jackson here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- The 10 Mississippi Breakfast Spots Where The View Costs Nothing And The Biscuits, Bagels And Pancakes Come Out Before 9 AM (takingthekids.com)
Clinton
- Volleyball Drops Pair of Five-Set Matches to Close Augusta/USC Aiken Invitational (augustajags.com)
Raymond
- New Hinds County jail's first phase nears completion (wlbt.com)
- Fritz, Shelly Each Have Two Hits in Shutout Loss to Gateway (oursportscentral.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: It saw the ocean's bottom! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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