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What's up Jackson! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How far can ten dollars go at Jackson's farmers market?
  • Which Mississippi animal parks are worth a family drive from Jackson?
  • How a Jackson State center turned a near-pick into a touchdown

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

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 91 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 91, low: 63.
  • Tuesday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 92 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Saturday Mornings At These 7 Mississippi Farmers Markets Mean Tomatoes, Peas, And Jam For Less Than Grocery Prices (takingthekids.com) — Jackson shoppers can stretch their grocery dollars at the Mississippi Farmers Market on High Street, where central Mississippi growers sell produce, meats, and baked goods under a covered roof every Saturday morning. The roundup also highlights six other farmers markets statewide, with hours, typical prices, and tips for turning a ten-dollar bill into a basket of fresh food and treats.
   

• Mississippi Has 7 Sanctuaries, Farms, And Safari Parks Where Animals Wander Right Up To Your Family (takingthekids.com) — Families in Jackson can make an easy day trip to the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum on Lakeland Drive, where kids can meet farm animals and explore a recreated 1920s town. The guide also spotlights several other animal sanctuaries, farms, and safari parks around Mississippi, with hours, costs, and travel tips to help you plan affordable weekend adventures.
   

• Jackson State center Alex Valbuena caps TD catch with epic celebration (clarionledger.com) — Jackson State fans just watched an unlikely hero score at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, when center Alex Valbuena grabbed a tipped pass for his first-ever touchdown in a win over Southern. The fifth-year transfer has become a key starter, and his coach says the emotional score reflects how much he's grown and bonded with teammates in Jackson.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • See photos as Brookhaven football battles Northwest Rankin (clarionledger.com)
  • Mississippi Still Has 7 Breakfast Spots Where Plate-Sized Pancake Stacks Come At Prices Inflation Forgot (takingthekids.com)
  • Mississippi Blood Services urgently seeks O-negative donors (darkhorsepressnow.com)

Clinton

  • Tasia Fortune hanging staged, possible motive revealed, police say (wapt.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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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