🌱 Why Tunica’s sheriff says homicides are rising and how to help.

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Tunica's sheriff says homicides are rising and how to help.

Also on today's calendar: Rumours ATL and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Hot, with a high of 94 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Toasty conditions, temps: high: 94, low: 68.
• Thursday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 93 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Tunica Co. sees rise in number of homicides (wreg.com) — Homicides in Tunica County have climbed from about one a year to an average of four, and 2026 may be even higher, prompting concern from residents and the sheriff. Families of victims and neighbors are organizing community events and calling for more youth opportunities, while Sheriff K.C. Hamp urges residents to report crime and use Crime Stoppers to help keep Tunica safer.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Tunica

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Thursday October 8
• Gold Strike Theatre - Our Lady Peace: 30th... →
  Gold Strike Casino Resort, 1010 Casino Center Dr, Tunica Resorts
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday October 10
• Rumours ATL →
  Hollywood Casino & Hotel Tunica, 1150 Casino Strip Resort Blvd, Tunica Resorts
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• 2026 Show of Champions Horse Show →
  Tunica Expo Arena, Us-61, Tunica
  5:00 pm
Friday October 23
• CLUTCH: US Fall Tour →
  Bluesville at Horseshoe, 1021 Casino Center Dr, Tunica Resorts
  8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 29
• Ripley at Senatobia →
  Senatobia MS
  5:00 pm
• Ripley Tigers Volleyball at Senatobia →
  Senatobia MS
  5:00 pm
• The Detectives and Underground Cafe present →
  Hernando's Cafe Underground, 2476 Memphis Street, Hernando
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
• Singo Bingo →
  Off The Square, 2353 Hwy 51 S suite 1, Hernando
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• NWCC HOCO PARTY →
  466 Central Ave, Coldwater
  10:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Leave No Trace Level 1 Training →
  Camp Currier, 9700 West Commerce Street, Hernando
  5:30 pm
Saturday October 3
• Hernando Vs Senatobia Alumni Game →
  805 Dilworth Lane, Hernando
  8:00 am
• Hernando Vs Senatobia Official After Party →
  122 Norfleet Drive, Senatobia
  9:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Roses Discount Stores posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate in Tunica. Apply here.
• Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Culinary Team Member Day and Night Shift in Walls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tunica here.

🗞 Nearby News

Senatobia

• Mississippi News Report — Monday, Sep 28: Starkville, Sardis Deaths (tippahnews.com)
• Wicker: Reports of Mississippi momentum are true (columbianprogress.com)

Hernando

• Hernando Water Tower Festival Draws Record 150 Vendors (desotocountynews.com)
• Northpoint visits Lausanne as county volleyball slate resumes Tuesday (desotocountynews.com)
• Tri-State Blues Festival Returns to Southaven Oct. 17 (desotocountynews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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