🌱 Drive-By Shooting + Voices Of Courage & Justice Commemoration

Good morning, everybody! It's Wednesday in Jackson and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening locally.

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Times of clouds and sun. High: 86 Low: 66.

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Here are the top three stories in Jackson today:

1. A drive-by shooting has led to one person dead and another in the hospital. The shooting happened near the 1300 block of Woody Drive, where Tyrique Buckner, 26, was shot and killed after a witness saw a white sedan pass by shooting rounds from the vehicle. Police responded around 6 p.m., where they found Buckner deceased. A woman was also shot and was transported to the hospital. There has been no update on her condition. The investigation is ongoing, and police are asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact the police department. (WAPT Jackson)
2. The Voices of Courage and Justice 60th Commemoration is set to begin next week in Jackson. The event will honor civil rights activist Medgar Evers, honoring his life and legacy in the fight for civil rights. Multiple events will be held throughout the week, including youth summits, a gala, and the commemoration ceremony, which will be held at different venues around the city, including various museums and Millsaps College. For tickets and more info on the events, click here. (WLBT)
3. Two High School Seniors were killed just weeks before graduation. Gabriel Warren and William Ransburgh were both shot before their graduation at Forest Hill High School. Losing two scholars who had bright futures has been hard on Warren and Ransburgh's class. Warren was preparing to enlist in the Marines after graduation. He left such a good impression on the recruiters that they plan to offer a scholarship in the Marine Corps in his name to honor him. (WAPT Jackson)

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Today in Jackson:

• Heavy Boy With Special Guest Pink Palaces at Duling Hall (7:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Dates for the 164th annual Mississippi State Fair have been announced. This year's fair will be held during Oct. 5-15. Visitors can expect all their favorite food, rides, and live music concerts during the run of the fair. The organizers say that there will also be new attractions this year which will be announced soon. (WAPT Jackson)
• The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra's Pepsi Pops Concert is this Friday! The concert will feature an opening act, and the symphony will be playing selections of music from movies and pop music hits. The gates open at 5:30 and a fireworks show will cap off the night. (Clarion Ledger)
• The Youth Citizens Police Academy will take place Jun. 12-16 and Jul. 10-14. Registration is free and will take place this week only. You can register at the Jackson Police Training Academy or call 601-960-1378. (Jackson Police Department via Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you all tomorrow morning for another update.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.