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Cheers Jackson! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Jackson teachers are turning test prep into actual games
  • Where did Jackson's downtown parking money really go?
  • Could Rocko be Jackson's next beloved backyard bulldog?

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

Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 90 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 94, low: 66.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 93 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. The Proven Guide to Classroom Learning Games (theclintoncourier.net) — Classrooms in Jackson and nearby districts are increasingly using digital learning games like Kahoot, Blooket, and Quizizz to boost engagement and test performance, especially on Mississippi's MAAP exams. The guide explains how local teachers structure short, focused game sessions, which platforms they rely on, and common mistakes that can undermine results. Parents and educators in Jackson get concrete tips for using these tools effectively at school and at home.
   

2. Jackson parking was supposed to bring in millions. It hasn't come close (sunherald.com) — Jackson's downtown parking system is bringing in far less money than promised, with about $359,000 collected in 2025 against projections of $2.2 million and no clear accounting of what reaches the city. Council members and residents are left without answers on fees, expenses, and how much Jackson actually receives under the Metropolis contract.
   

3. Meet Rocko (blogspot.com) — A local rescue is urgently seeking a foster or forever home for Rocko, a 2‑year‑old Old English Bulldog currently staying in the Jackson area. Rescue Revolution covers food and medical costs during his heartworm treatment, and they're especially looking for a cat‑free home with a fenced yard and someone who loves a goofy, people‑oriented dog.
   

4. Mike Peacock of Mendenhall, Mississippi (mageenews.com) — Family and friends are mourning 65‑year‑old Mike Peacock of Mendenhall, who passed away Thursday at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. Visitation and funeral services are being held this weekend at Fellowship Baptist Church in Mendenhall, where loved ones can gather to remember his love of the outdoors and the time he shared with family.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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