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Overnight striping and rolling lane closures are planned on parts of I-20 in Jackson ahead of bridge repairs in The Big Fix project.

Community

September 24, 2026 at 9:31 pm CDT Jon Myers

Jackson police, NOBLE partner to provide child identification kits

Jackson police and NOBLE will provide child identification kits at National Night Out, precincts and community meetings.

Community

September 22, 2026 at 8:01 pm CDT Jon Myers

Jackson Police Department attends Journey of Hope-Catholic Charities luncheon

The Jackson Police Department attended a luncheon featuring remarks by Sister Dorothea on St. Dominic, Catholic Charities and their community roles.

Sports

September 22, 2026 at 10:33 am CDT Jon Myers

Ole Miss finalizes 2026-27 men’s basketball nonconference schedule

Ole Miss finalized its 2026-27 men’s basketball nonconference schedule, including games in Maui and three neutral-site games in Mississippi.

National Weather Service Jackson map showing elevated heat stress across eastern areas and limited heat stress to the west for Saturday, September 19, 2026.

Mississippi News

September 18, 2026 at 7:10 pm CDT newsreports

Mississippi news: 12 arrests in deputy killing, new heat advisory and Ripley expansion

Friday evening Mississippi news: 12 arrests in Deputy Bailey’s death, Saturday flag order and heat advisory, Ripley expansion, road closures and Coast hiring.

National Weather Service Memphis map showing a heat advisory across northern Mississippi through Saturday, September 19, 2026.

Mississippi News

September 16, 2026 at 7:11 pm CDT newsreports

Mississippi news: Heat advisory extended to Saturday; Meridian water notice issued

Mississippi’s Sept. 16 evening briefing: extended northern heat advisory, Thursday ozone concern, Meridian water notice, police updates and upcoming events.

Health

September 16, 2026 at 3:26 pm CDT Jon Myers

Mississippi State Employee Expo set for Sept. 23 in Jackson

The free State Employee Expo will offer health, wellness and benefits resources Sept. 23 at the Mississippi Trade Mart in Jackson.

UMMC telehealth care coordinator Tiffany Regan speaks with a patient by video.

Mississippi News

September 16, 2026 at 10:11 am CDT newsreports

Mississippi news: UMMC telehealth renewal, heat alerts and road updates

Mississippi’s Sept. 16 morning briefing: UMMC telehealth funding, current heat alerts, Jackson lane restrictions, student opportunities and a Thursday workshop.