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Thursday, May 28th, 2026
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Jackson family thanked firefighters, neighbors, and friends after a house fire forced them from their home and nearly endangered their pets+ friend Aisha McKnight rescued the animals before help arrived; the family is now in temporary housing while repairs begin. WAPT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Country Squire opens its new flagship store on Lakeland Drive today. The space offers fresh products + a modern layout to serve Jackson customers and expand the brand's presence locally. WLBT News
- ➤ Magnolia Tee Indoor Golf Club opened on Highway 51 as a membership-only facility featuring high-tech simulators that recreate local courses and world-famous tracks — letting players avoid the challenges of Mississippi weather. Owner Harry Talmage said a second location will be announced soon. WLBT News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Oxford’s Thacker Mountain Radio Hour is expanding into television as Mississippi Public Broadcasting will air 30-minute episodes this fall. The weekly arts event will feature local authors and musicians, with its next show set for June 4 at the Eudora Welty House + Garden in Jackson. Mississippi Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Eligible JPS students will pay 50% tuition at Millsaps under a new partnership announced today — officials expect the discount to boost college access locally. WLBT News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ State records show nearly 30,000 tires were dumped at a burned warehouse on East McDowell Road two weekends ago — contractors are still removing tires amid delays from procurement issues while cleanup continues. WAPT
- ➤ A baby alligator was spotted resting on an outfall pipe near Lakeland Drive and Strickland Drive today (just 50 feet from Chick-fil-A) in northeast Jackson as rising water levels and breeding season boost alligator activity. WAPT
- ➤ Today, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks advises residents to secure trash, pet food, and other attractants as young black bears travel in search of new habitats in Hinds County. WAPT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local transportation officials said the I-220 exit ramp on I-55 will close for three weeks starting today — drivers should plan for extra travel time. WLBT News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Rankin County Sheriff’s Office officer Tyler Burnell advises drivers to avoid flooded roads in Jackson today; if you encounter water, remain in your car if still, but if water is rising, exit immediately using a seatbelt cutter, break your window plus hold onto a fixed structure for safety. WLBT News
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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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