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Jackson
Tuesday, May 26th, 2026
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, Memorial Day, community members gathered at the Hinds County Courthouse in Jackson to remember over 500 soldiers who died in past wars (WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam) and to honor veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, with Brig. Gen. Robert Crear speaking. WAPT
ACCIDENTS NEWS
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Two black bear sightings were reported Monday afternoon in Utica when local police and the sheriff's office responded. Officials advise residents to secure food sources (and keep pets close) while refraining from approaching or feeding the animals. WLBT News
- ➤ Authorities in Hinds County responded Monday afternoon to reports of black bears in the Utica area. Residents are urged to secure food sources, keep pets close & avoid approaching or feeding the bears. WAPT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Tate Reeves released the Mississippi Statewide AI Framework today to guide AI literacy, ethical use, privacy, and workforce readiness for all ages. The 27-page document developed with the AI Workforce Readiness Council and AccelerateMS will be updated as technology evolves. Mississippi Today
- ➤ City officials remind families that the summer curfew for minors remains in effect to help keep youth safe during warmer months. They urge parents to review the curfew rules so children know how to stay out of trouble. WLBT News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Hyde Park Victory Church hosted a free community health fair in Jackson on Saturday that provided blood pressure checks, BMI counseling, insurance education and clothing giveaways to connect residents with essential health services; organizers plan to make the event annual. WAPT
- ➤ After a 2020 crash left her paralyzed, local patient Kaitlin Reynolds is using ReWalk (a robotic exoskeleton) in therapy to take steps. She will keep the device after therapy and her progress aims to inspire others facing similar challenges. WAPT
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The Throne Room: ABIDE
6 p.m. — Hilton Garden Inn Jackson Downtown — Free entry — Experience a prophetic gathering aimed at deepening your faith and intimacy with God's presence.
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2026 Cathead Jam - Friday
3:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. — Martin's Downtown — Ticketed event — Celebrate music while supporting education programs in Mississippi's underserved communities.
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Ashley McBryde Live in Concert
7-9 p.m. — Thalia Mara Hall — Ticket pricing varies — Experience an evening with GRAMMY-winning singer-songwriter Ashley McBryde showcasing her storytelling prowess and chart-topping hits.
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The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery
6-9 p.m. — Hilton Garden Inn Jackson Downtown — $ — Engage in a hilarious interactive murder mystery dinner featuring a four-course meal.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage.
~ Anais Nin
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