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Hello Jackson! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What led to gunfire between Jackson police and an armed suspect?
  • What federal investigators found after deadly gas explosions in south Jackson
  • How Jackson State turned a tight stat line into a 3–1 win

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

Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Warm; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 96 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 95, low: 71.
  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. MBI investigates Jackson police officer-involved shooting (wjtv.com) — An investigation is underway after a Jackson police officer exchanged gunfire with an armed person on Raymond Road Friday, leaving the suspect with minor injuries before being taken into custody. State agents are now gathering evidence and will present their findings to prosecutors, so Jackson residents can expect more details later about what happened and whether any charges or policy changes will follow.
   

2. A 68 day wait on a leak logged as nonhazardous ended with a house explosion in south Jackson, while the clay under the street had already pulled the pipe out of its coupling (energiesmedia.com) — Two south Jackson homes exploded after gas leaks previously logged as nonhazardous went unrepaired, killing an 82-year-old woman and injuring her husband. Federal investigators say Yazoo clay movement and vulnerable pipe couplings contributed to the failures, issuing eight safety recommendations and warning that similar aging gas infrastructure in Jackson and other clay-heavy regions poses ongoing risks.
   

3. APSU Soccer Stumbles in Jackson (theallstate.org) — Jackson State University's women's soccer team earned a 3–1 home win in Jackson over visiting Austin Peay, despite the stats showing a much tighter contest. The Tigers narrowly led in shots and saves but made better use of key chances, while Austin Peay looks ahead to regrouping before its next match in Kentucky.
   

4. Appeals Court Rules Americans Have No Constitutional Right to Safe Drinking Water After Jackson, Mississippi Crisis (envirolink.org) — Jackson residents are at the center of a new federal appeals court ruling that says Americans have no constitutional right to safe drinking water, even after years of contamination and boil-water notices in the city. The decision leaves locals facing rising water bills under a federally appointed manager while limiting their legal options, especially in a community already struggling with high poverty and long-term system failures.
   

5. Recent hangings of Black people ignite haunting images of lynching in America (wavepublication.com) — The hanging death of 29-year-old Tasia Fortune behind an abandoned Jackson home is under scrutiny as a local man faces a murder charge and investigators seek more suspects. Her case is resonating far beyond Jackson, reviving painful memories of lynching, prompting questions about how such deaths are investigated, and fueling national calls for stronger federal action under the Emmett Till Antilynching Act.
   

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  • Found a lost pet Labradoodle (Black-brown male) around the North Valley Suburbs Wednesday, will be in our care until we can get in contact with the original owners.
    If anyone recognizes this dog or his owners please contact us at (662) 400 - 6946. (Nextdoor Brinkley Place)
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    Check out their schedule as it is worth the trip!!! (Nextdoor Eastover)
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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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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