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

In today's newsletter:

  • When and where Jackson's new tent revival is happening this week
  • How a Jackson kid's lemonade stand became a sellout sensation
  • How far can $20 really take you from Jackson this weekend?

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Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 96 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Very hot, temps: high: 98, low: 75.
  • Wednesday: Very warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 96 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Jackson, Vicksburg unite for call for prayer (vicksburgnews.com) — A multi-night "Jackson for Jesus" tent revival comes to the Mississippi State Fairgrounds September 13–16, offering nightly services at 7 p.m. with local pastors and community partners. Organizers are inviting Jackson-area residents of all backgrounds to pray together, seek spiritual renewal, and connect with practical support, while a related Vicksburg revival extends the regional focus on unity and community care.
   

2. Jackson family turns daughter's lemonade idea into growing weekend business (wapt.com) — A Jackson family's Sweet and Squeezed Sisters Lemonade stand has grown into a popular weekend business, now appearing at local pop-up markets and block parties. Started by young entrepreneur Kadyn Maclin and supported by her mom, the stand serves fresh and sugar-free flavors, regularly selling out and drawing repeat customers around Jackson and nearby Clinton.
   

3. The Mississippi Day Trips Under Two Hours From Jackson Where $20 Covers The Whole Day (takingthekids.com) — If you're in Jackson with just twenty dollars and some gas, this guide maps out affordable day trips and close-to-home adventures, from the Mississippi Petrified Forest to the Natchez Trace. It also highlights Jackson's own Museum of Natural Science and LeFleur's Bluff State Park, giving residents low-cost ways to explore nature, history, and family-friendly fun.
   

4. Kicks, punches and big dreams: martial artists take the mat in Jackson (wapt.com) — Martial artists from across Mississippi packed the Jackson Convention Complex for the 2026 Gordon Martial Arts Super Show, turning the city into a hub of kicks, forms, and trophies. From young first-timers to seasoned black belts, competitors highlighted discipline, confidence, and friendship, giving Jackson residents a close-up look at the life-changing side of karate.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • This is going to sound bizarre, but I am looking to literally just hang out with a dog for a few hours.
    I had 3 dogs for the better part of 20 years, all passed, and we can't have animals where we are right now. It's been 4 years since my last passed… (Nextdoor Fondren)
  • 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)
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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: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!)
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