🌱 Suspect Charged In Pine Ridge Apt. Murder + Local Food Depot Closes

Good morning, Jackson! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Jackson Patch newsletter. Let's get this Monday started off right with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's going on in town these days.

But first, today's weather:

A thunderstorm in the p.m. High: 91 Low: 69.

Here are the top three stories in Jackson today:

1. A suspect has been charged with murder after shooting and killing a man at a Jackson apartment complex. On Wednesday, a man was reportedly shot and killed at Pine Ridge Garden Apartments after an argument with multiple people. When police arrived at the scene, they arrested William Marshall, who was taken back to police headquarters for questioning. Marshall has since been charged with murder and shooting into an occupied vehicle (WLBT)
2. A UMMC doctor faces two counts of sexual battery of a vulnerable person. Dr. Mehul Dixit was arrested Thursday and appeared in court Friday after a report of an alleged incident, which took place in February and involved at least one patient at UMMC. During the court appearance, the judge set Dixit's bond at $300,000. Dixit has been terminated from UMMC and his medical license has been suspended. (WAPT Jackson)
3. A local Food Depot has closed, creating a food desert in West Jackson. Food Depot was one of the largest grocery stores in the area, with many locals relying on the store for getting their weekly groceries. The newly-created food desert extends from the Bel Air Neighborhood to Virdin Addition and Presidential Hills. The Mississippi Association of Cooperatives is now looking at local farmers in the area who may be able to bridge the gap for residents who need closer access to food. (WAPT Jackson)

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Today in Jackson:

• Mom's Night Out - Frankie's On Main (6 PM)
• My Morning Jacket - Thalia Mara Hall (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• 2023 National Police Week has started! This week is a chance for everyone to honor and remember all the officers who have served their communities across the nation. (Jackson Police Department via Facebook)
• Next Sunday, the Mississippi Street Rod Association is putting on an open car show to benefit Community Animal Rescue and Adoption. This year's event is expected to be the largest one yet and will have multiple vendors, food, and a swap meet. The event is taking place this Friday and Saturday at Trustmark Park. (Community Animal Rescue & Adoption - CARA via Facebook)
• This Thursday, Jackson People's Assembly and the City of Jackson will be holding a community meeting on solutions to violence. The meeting will be held at New Life Fellowship Baptist Church. Dinner will be served for those who attend and childcare can also be provided. (City of Jackson - Government)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday! See you all tomorrow for your next 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.