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Mississippi Symphony Orchestra Pepsi Pops provides waterfront concert, food and fireworks
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Get your picnic blankets and lawn chairs ready: the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra’s Pepsi Pops is Friday, May 9, on the Ross Barnett Reservoir.
Mississippi Symphony Orchestra Pepsi Pops is annual outdoor concert that brings Jackson area residents together to enjoy live music with picnics and fireworks.
This year marks the 44th Mississippi Symphony Orchestra Pepsi Pops.
If you go:
- When: 7:30 p.m., Friday, May 9
- Where: Old Trace Park on the Ross Barnett Reservoir Reservoir, 422 Post Road, Ridgeland
What can I expect?
With the sun setting over the Ross Barnett Reservoir as a backdrop, the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra members will perform pieces from radio hits to movie themes and Broadway tunes.
This year’s show will include pieces from “Wicked,” “Grease” and “Twilight.” The orchestra also will perform a tribute to Elvis.
The show will include pieces from composer John Williams. The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra also performed a John Williams tribute concert in February, bringing some of Williams’ most beloved movie themes to life including “Harry Potter,” “Star Wars,” “Jurassic Park” and “Indiana Jones.”
Gates open at 5 p.m. At 5:30 p.m., the Mississippi Youth Symphony Orchestra and Hinds County School string students will greet guests as they set up their blankets and chairs. Jazz group David Keary and Friends will perform at 6:30 p.m.
The MSO will begin at 7:30 p.m. with WLBT’s Maggie Wade and local restaurateur Jeff Good as emcees.
Local favorites (plus Pepsi) will provide the refreshments. Guests can purchase Poppy Pies pizza, Pig and Pint barbecue and banana pudding and ice cream sundaes from Mo’ Betta Dessert Bar.
The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra asks that guests do not bring glass, alcohol or tents.
A fireworks display will close out the evening.
How can I get tickets?
Tickets are $15 each for adults when bought in advance through the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra website.
Tickets bought at the gate are $20 each. Students with a valid ID can purchase tickets for $5 each.
Free parking is available in the lot west of Old Trace Park.
Got a news tip? Contact Mary Boyte at mboyte@jackson.gannett.com
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Mississippi Lottery Mississippi Match 5, Cash 3 results for June 17, 2026
Odds of winning the Powerball and Mega Millions are NOT in your favor
Odds of hitting the jackpot in Mega Millions or Powerball are around 1-in-292 million. Here are things that you’re more likely to land than big bucks.
The Mississippi Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at June 17, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mississippi Match 5 numbers from June 17 drawing
03-06-10-13-24
Check Mississippi Match 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 3 numbers from June 17 drawing
Midday: 6-1-7, FB: 4
Evening: 6-4-0, FB: 5
Check Cash 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 4 numbers from June 17 drawing
Midday: 9-8-4-1, FB: 4
Evening: 9-1-2-3, FB: 5
Check Cash 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from June 17 drawing
Midday: 09
Evening: 11
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
Winnings of $599 or less can be claimed at any authorized Mississippi Lottery retailer.
Prizes between $600 and $99,999, may be claimed at the Mississippi Lottery Headquarters or by mail. Mississippi Lottery Winner Claim form, proper identification (ID) and the original ticket must be provided for all claims of $600 or more. If mailing, send required documentation to:
Mississippi Lottery Corporation
P.O. Box 321462
Flowood, MS
39232
If your prize is $100,000 or more, the claim must be made in person at the Mississippi Lottery headquarters. Please bring identification, such as a government-issued photo ID and a Social Security card to verify your identity. Winners of large prizes may also have the option of setting up electronic funds transfer (EFT) for direct deposits into a bank account.
Mississippi Lottery Headquarters
1080 River Oaks Drive, Bldg. B-100
Flowood, MS
39232
Mississippi Lottery prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing date. For detailed instructions and necessary forms, please visit the Mississippi Lottery claim page.
When are the Mississippi Lottery drawings held?
- Cash 3: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
- Cash 4: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
- Match 5: Daily at 9:30 p.m. CT.
- Cash Pop: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Mississippi editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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Mississippi police shooting: How Walmart shoplifting call ended in baby’s death
When to call 911 and when to use non-emergency lines in Memphis, Shelby County
This video explains the importance of knowing when to call 911 for emergencies and when to use non-emergency lines for less critical situations.
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating a shoplifting call that resulted in the death of a one-year-old child in Northwest Mississippi.
The incident, which occurred on June 14, has led the family to hire a civil rights attorney, and the officer involved is facing repercussions. Protests have also broken out in response to the city’s lack of action against the officers involved in the incident.
Here is what to know about the situation so far.
Why were policed called to the Walmart in Senatobia?
On June 14, police were called to the Walmart on U.S. 51 in Senatobia regarding a shoplifting incident. Officers with the Senatobia Police Department and the Tate County Sheriff’s Office responded and, upon arrival, saw two subjects and a child fleeing from the store into a vehicle.
According to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, officers attempted to stop the vehicle as the driver drove toward them. One officer shot into the car as the car fled the scene.
Later, the subjects arrived at the local hospital, where the child, 1-year-old Kohen Wiley, was pronounced dead and another subject had critical injuries.
What happened to the officer?
On June 16, the city of Senatobia announced the police officer who shot and killed Wiley was placed on leave.
The announcement came shortly after police deployed tear gas on a group of protestors outside the Walmart where the incident took place. The Walmart was temporarily closed but reopened around 8:20 a.m., according to WMC Action News 5, The Commercial Appeal’s broadcast partner.
“We’re saddened by what took place at our Senatobia, MS, store,” a Walmart spokesperson told WMC. “The safety of our associates and customers is a top priority. We’re working with law enforcement as they continue investigating.”
Is the family taking legal action?
Wiley’s family retained civil rights attorney Ben Crump, the attorney’s office announced on June 16.
“A 1-year-old child is dead because police officers in Mississippi opened fire on a car in a crowded Walmart parking lot,” said Crump in the statement. “Kohen Wiley was a baby. His mother, who has not been charged with any crime, says she was trying to communicate to officers that there was a baby in the car. They fired anyway, leading to the death of an innocent 1-year-old. We intend to seek justice for baby Kohen and the life that was stolen from him.”
Where is Senatobia?
Senatobia is roughly 40 miles directly south of Memphis and sits along Interstate 55 in Mississippi. According to the most recent Census, the city has a population of approximately 8,400 people.
Jordan Green covers trending news for The Commercial Appeal and Tennessee. She can be reached at jordan.green@commercialappeal.com
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