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🌱 How the new West Rankin Parkway could reshape Flowood’s future
Morning Flowood! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How the new West Rankin Parkway could reshape Flowood’s future
- Winning big? Here’s why you’ll be heading to Flowood
- How a Flowood native ended up leading the Kansas City Chiefs
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 57 and low of 42 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 62, low: 56.
- Thursday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm, with a high of 70 and low of 38 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• City mayors expect major economic development from West Rankin Parkway (wlbt.com) — Flowood drivers now have a five-minute trip to Pearl thanks to the newly opened West Rankin Parkway, which links Highway 80 to Flowood Drive. Flowood and Pearl leaders say the road’s thousand-acre corridor, with rail and interstate access, could attract major industrial projects and new jobs, bringing significant long-term economic benefits to both cities. 
• Mississippi Lottery Mississippi Match 5, Cash 3 results for Dec. 13, 2025 (clarionledger.com) — If you bought a Mississippi Lottery ticket, any big prize now means a trip to the Flowood headquarters on River Oaks Drive, where all claims of $100,000 or more must be made in person. Smaller winnings can be handled by mail or at retailers, but every winner faces clear deadlines and specific ID requirements tied to the Flowood office.
• 5 facts about Chiefs backup quarterback Gardner Minshew with Patrick Mahomes out (kansascity.com) — Flowood gets a national sports spotlight as native quarterback Gardner Minshew steps in to start for the Kansas City Chiefs after Patrick Mahomes’ season-ending injury. The story traces his journey from Mississippi roots through multiple NFL teams, quirky off-field stories, and how he landed this high-pressure opportunity.
📸 Around Flowood
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Upcoming Events in
Flowood
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Boys Soccer V. Byram (home)
Pearl Junior High Jackson, MS 39208
6:00 pm -
Ballet Magnificat! Presents Light Has Come
Jackson Preparatory School - Fortenberry Theatre , 3100 Lakeland Drive , Flowood
7:00 pm -
Christmas Special Menu at the Sheraton Flowood
Sheraton Flowood Refuge Hotel & Conference Center , 115 Laurel Park Cove , Flowood
11:00 am
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Wednesday December 24
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🗓 Events Nearby
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2025 December Christmas Membership Luncheon
Byram Chamber of Commerce , 5659 Terry Rd , Byram
11:30 am -
Mayor & Board of Aldermen Meeting
Ridgeland City Hall , 100 West School Street , Ridgeland
6:00 pm -
BK @ Mendenhall
Mendenhall High School
6:00 pm -
Southern Lights
Trustmark Park , 1 Monsters Aly , Pearl
5:00 pm -
Buffalo Wild Wings – Ridgeland
Buffalo Wild Wings , 808 Lake Harbour Dr , Ridgeland
7:00 pm -
Pearl Junior High vs Byram Middle
Pearl High School , 500 Pirates Cove , Pearl
5:00 pm -
BK @ Pelahatchie
Pelahatchie High School
6:00 pm -
Boys Soccer V. Byram (home)
Pearl Junior High Jackson, MS 39208
6:00 pm -
Capital Area Sponsor Appreciation Christmas Party presented by Southern Beverage Company: Ridgeland
Southern Beverage Company , 270 Highland Colony Pkwy , Ridgeland
6:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- IICRC posted a job opening for Custodian in Flowood. Apply here.
- Snipes posted a job opening for Stock Personnel in Flowood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Flowood here.
🗞 Nearby News
Ridgeland
- Ridgeland Could End Water Fluoridation. Experts Warn It Would Compromise Public Health (mississippifreepress.org)
- Mississippi first responders want separate pension plan after changes to PERS (mississippitoday.org)
- BCI Recognized as the 2025 Sherweb Ambassador Award Winner in the USA (apnews.com)
Jackson
Ok Flowood! 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
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