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Coffee in hand, Jackson? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why firefighters keep returning to Jackson's abandoned Chapel Ridge Apartments.
- What's really happening with Fondren Corner's rumored sale?
- Jackson-born jazz icon Cassandra Wilson remembered after her death at 70.
Also on today's calendar: Senior Safari and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Hot and humid with a t-storm, with a high of 98 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Sun mixing with clouds; hot, temps: high: 98, low: 73.
- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Fire chief addresses repeated calls to Chapel Ridge Apartments (wapt.com) — Jackson's fire chief is raising concerns about repeated fires at the vacant Chapel Ridge Apartments on Raymond Road, where crews have responded at least six times this year. Officials say squatters and homeless individuals are likely setting the blazes, leaving the deteriorating complex an eyesore filled with debris while ownership and future plans remain unclear. 
2. Despite rumors Fondren Corner has not sold (northsidesun.com) — If you've heard Fondren Corner already sold, that rumor's premature. Peters Realty still owns the landmark blue mixed-use building in Jackson's Fondren neighborhood, while a potential buyer continues months of due diligence and tenants remain in place. Any sale likely wouldn't close until late 2026 or even 2027–2028.
3. Grammy award jazz singer Cassandra Wilson dead at age 70 (wavepublication.com) — Jackson residents are mourning Grammy-winning jazz legend Cassandra Wilson, who died this week at age 70 in her hometown. The acclaimed singer grew up in Jackson, studied at Millsaps and Jackson State, and was praised by Mayor John Horhn for carrying Mississippi's sound and spirit worldwide. Her career spanned genres and earned top national honors.
4. What it meant for Jackson State WR Nate Rembert to have career night vs former team (clarionledger.com) — Jackson State fans just watched wide receiver Nate Rembert explode for 179 receiving yards and four big-play catches in the Tigers' 66-14 home-opening win at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson. His breakout performance came against his former team, Edward Waters, and was made possible by an extra year of eligibility granted through a lawsuit challenging NCAA rules.
📸 Around Jackson
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Jackson
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- Labor Day (Districtwide Closure)
Career Development Center Jackson, MS 39225 - Provine at Leake Central
Provine High School Carthage, MS (Leake Central High School)
5:00 pm - West Jones at Jim Hill
Jim Hill High School
5:30 pm - Callaway at Richland*
Callaway High School Richland, MS (Richland High School)
5:30 pm - Vicksburg at Lanier
Lanier High School Lanier Jr. Sr. High School
5:30 pm - Hattiesburg at Forest Hill
Forest Hill 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 - 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
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
Tuesday September 22
Saturday September 26
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- Executive Home Care of Jackson Honors Local Family Caregiver Through Loved01 Cares Initiative —William Grundemann Read on Patch
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