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Jackson station closed due to power outage

As of 7:40 a.m. on March 16, a Facebook post said Jackson station remains without power and will be closed.

The post did not provide details on the cause of the outage or when power is expected to be restored. Officials and utility representatives were not identified in the post.

Power losses at stations can disrupt operations, affecting lighting, electronic ticketing, elevators and other essential systems, and often force transit agencies or facility operators to suspend service or limit access for safety reasons. The closure may affect commuters and visitors who rely on the station for daily travel.

Jackson station serves as a local access point for residents and travelers; closures at such facilities can create ripple effects across connecting routes and services. The cause of the outage and a timeline for reopening were not provided. We will provide more information as it becomes available.

Jon Myers

Jon Ross Myers founded Mississippi News Group in 2013. Before founding the organization, he worked at The Daily Mississippian, The Marion Salute and The Southern Sentinel. A Mississippi journalist and writer based in Ripley, he received second place in poetry in the 2025 William Faulkner Literary Competition for "The Garden."