🌱 Discover the eerie Port Gibson-area ruins locals can still freely explore

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In today's newsletter:

• Discover the eerie Port Gibson-area ruins locals can still freely explore

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 91, low: 73.
• Sunday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 74 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• This Haunting Mississippi Ruin Looks Like The Last Scene Of A Forgotten Southern Mansion (everafterinthewoods.com) — Windsor Ruins, just southwest of Port Gibson along Rodney Road, remains a hauntingly beautiful set of 23 towering columns you can visit daily for free. The story traces the mansion’s rise, Civil War role in the Battle of Port Gibson, devastating 1890 fire, and recent preservation work, while offering practical tips for planning your own trip from town.
   

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📸 Around Port Gibson

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday June 12

• June 12th Equipment Auction →
  Circle B Farm & Auction LLC, 282 Purvis To Columbia Rd, Columbia
  9:00 am
• Friendship Fridays →
  Byram City Hall, 5901 Terry Rd, Byram
  2:00 pm
• Michael Clayton, Magician - Summer Reading Event →
  The Quisenberry Library, 605 E Northside Dr, Clinton
  3:00 pm
• New Jack City vs Clinton Big Wheels →
  Smith-Wills Stadium, 1200 Lakeland Dr, Jackson
  4:00 pm
• USA Watch Party & Outdoor Screening →
  Flowood Chamber Winner's Circle Park
  6:30 pm
• Lyle Hutchins with Kathy Zhou →
  Urban Foxes, 826 North St, Jackson
  7:30 pm
• Miss Mississippi 2026 →
  Vicksburg Convention Center, 1600 Mulberry St, Vicksburg
  8:00 pm
• Reading and Rhythm →
  The Quisenberry Library, 605 E Northside Dr, Clinton
  9:30 pm

Saturday June 13

• 23rd Annual Georgetown Festival — Jackson Association of Neighborhoods →
  Mary C. Jones Community Center, 2050 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Jackson
  12:00 pm
• 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
• Natchez Born Genius featuring Bobby Dennis →
  Natchez, MS Calendar, 227 North Dr MLK Street, Natchez
  6:30 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Sonic Corporation posted a job opening for Cook in Port Gibson. Apply here.
• Sprint Mart posted a job opening for Cashier/Team Member Retail - SM #68 in Port Gibson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Port Gibson here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Alcorn State University

• Mississippi higher education leaders talk enrollment cliff, consolidation (pressregister.com)

Vicksburg

• Madisyn Kimble finishes Top 5 in three events at Diamond Series (vicksburgnews.com)
• Vicksburg's newest art installation will be unveiled on June... (vicksburgpost.com)
• Judge denies bond for Vicksburg murder suspect (vicksburgnews.com)

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Ok Port Gibson! 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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