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🌱 How Lexington’s new police chief plans to rebuild trust and stability
Lexington, Mississippi Patch AM: a 3 min readHey there, Lexington! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Lexington’s new police chief plans to rebuild trust and stability
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 91 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 92, low: 75.
- Sunday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 88 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Lexington police chief aims to restore community trust amid leadership instability (tippahnews.com) — Lexington’s new police chief, David Simmons, is working to rebuild trust after months of leadership turmoil and a federal investigation into the city’s police practices. As the fourth chief in six months, he’s revising policies, trying to boost officer pay, and stressing fair treatment and accountability for everyone who comes through Lexington. 
📸 Around Lexington
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Extended School Year
Grenada School District Grenada, MS 38901
8:00 am -
Michael Clayton, Magician - Summer Reading Event →
The Quisenberry Library, 605 E Northside Dr, Clinton
3:00 pm -
Reading and Rhythm →
The Quisenberry Library, 605 E Northside Dr, Clinton
9:30 pm -
Father Child Fishing Tournament
City of Ridgeland Old Trace Park
8:00 am -
The Waxing Blueprint →
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Grenada by IHG, 1540 Sunset Dr, Grenada
11:30 am -
Ridgeland vs New Jack City →
Smith-Wills Stadium, 1200 Lakeland Dr, Jackson
1:00 pm -
Wine Tasting Watercolor →
Levure Bottle Shop, 4465 I-55 Suite 102A, Jackson
4:00 pm -
Lights out in the city of lights →
Canton Multipurpose & Equine Center, 501 Soldiers Colony Rd, Canton
7:00 pm -
Mayor & Board Work Session
City of Ridgeland Ridgeland City Hall
6:00 pm -
Mahj, Margs and Mumus →
Plato Feliz Mexican Bar and Grill, 115 Livingston Church Rd, Flora
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Farmers Market →
Madison Square Center for the Arts, 2103 Main St, Madison
4:30 pm -
Mayor & Board Meeting
City of Ridgeland Ridgeland City Hall
6:00 pm
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
Monday June 15
Tuesday June 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Entergy Corporation posted a job opening for Journeyman Lineman in Lexington. Apply here.
- University of Mississippi Medical Center posted a job opening for Medical Laboratory Scientist - Lexington - Full Time in Lexington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lexington here.
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- Kitchen donation (gwcommonwealth.com)
Ok Lexington! 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!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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