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Greetings Jackson! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Thinking about a new pet? See how Jackson's MARL really works.
  • Could Jackson's beloved Bethlehem Center really be forced to close?
  • What Jackson police revealed about the staged lynching of Tasia Fortune

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

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 89 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 90, low: 63.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 91 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. This Humble Rescue In Jackson, Mississippi Has Been Giving Homeless Pets A Second Chance Since 1969 (takingthekids.com) — Jackson residents can visit the Mississippi Animal Rescue League in South Jackson to adopt pets, access low-cost vet services, or drop off much-needed supplies like towels and food. The long-running nonprofit explains its adoption rules, fees, and hours so families can plan a visit, help homeless animals, and even turn a simple Saturday outing into a hands-on lesson in kindness.
   

2. Bethlehem Center faces closure due to dwindling funds (wjtv.com) — Families in Jackson could soon lose a long‑trusted childcare option as the Bethlehem Center struggles with dwindling funds and cuts to state childcare vouchers. Staff say they've turned to GoFundMe just to cover bills and payroll, raising alarms for low‑income and homeless parents who've relied on the center's care for generations.
   

3. Tasia Fortune Death Was Staged Lynching Tied to Drug Dispute, Police Say (time.news) — A high‑profile homicide investigation in Jackson centers on the death of 29‑year‑old mother of four Tasia Fortune, whose body was found hanging behind an abandoned home in August. Police now say she was killed elsewhere and staged to look like a lynching tied to a drug dispute, with two men charged, a third suspect sought, and a key preliminary hearing resuming September 30.
   

4. Tasia Fortune Hanging Was Staged After Drug Dispute, Police Say (memesita.com) — Jackson residents are learning more about the August death of Tasia Fortune, which police now say was a staged killing after a drug dispute rather than a hate crime. Testimony from a Jackson detective, multiple arrests, and an upcoming preliminary hearing detail how the case is unfolding, while a successful fundraiser is helping support Fortune's four children and burial costs.
   

5. Ronald McDonald House marks leadership transition with retirement of Ruth Ann Allen (northsidesun.com) — Families coming to Jackson for children's medical care will see new leadership at the Ronald McDonald House of Mississippi, as longtime director Ruth Ann Allen retires and Jane Harkins steps in. The story explains how the house supports families at no cost, outlines Harkins' plans to grow services and fundraising, and previews the upcoming Red Shoe Brew event benefiting the Jackson-based home.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Lab lovers out there??
    Hi This boy is in need of a family and veterinary care,. I know you are out there. If any of you see this. This boy is a goofball. My son is calling… (Nextdoor Fondren)
  • 9am Thursday- Just spotted these two sweet doggies in my yard in the 900 block of Whitworth.
    I don't see any collars and they wouldn't let me get close enough to safely secure them. (Nextdoor Belhaven Heights)
  • Atlantic Aviation FBO, Inc. posted a job opening for LS -Aircraft Refueler/Line Service Technician (JAN) in Jackson. Apply here.
  • K.A. Recruiting posted a job opening for Histology Technologist / Histotech / Histotechnician / Histologist (Certification NOT required) in Jackson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jackson here.

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