Good morning, Jackson.

The Bailey Avenue Garden Club is celebrating 70 years of beautifying Jackson neighborhoods.

The club will host community events later this week to honor its legacy of volunteer work and garden improvements.

Dozens of volunteers cleaned Terry Road on Saturday as part of the Jackson Rising Corridor Clean-Up Series (a new beautification effort) led by the Inter-Faith Task Force and Innovation Team; more cleanup events are scheduled on June 27, July 17, and July 18 in South Jackson.

Miss Capital City Jane Granberry was crowned Miss Mississippi 2026 today at a local pageant and will represent the state at upcoming events.

Mississippi Pickle Fest will return later this week in Jackson, drawing families and pickle lovers to enjoy food vendors, live music, and contests (celebrating local flavor).

Hundreds of family, friends, community leaders and lawmakers gathered at New Horizon Church in Jackson Saturday to honor state Rep. Bo Brown, who served Hinds County since 2020 and left a lasting legacy.

Gov. Tate Reeves ordered flags in Hinds County lowered to half-staff for the occasion.

Ole Miss faces a must-win elimination game against Troy in the men’s College World Series today at 1 p.m. in Omaha — the Rebels, after losing to UNC on Friday, count on junior ace Hunter Elliott to spark a comeback.

Ole Miss lost 6-2 to North Carolina in the College World Series opener on Saturday, June 13.

Dead Letter Office - A Tribute to R.E.M.

10 p.m. — Martin's Downtown — Tickets available — Experience the music and energy of R.E.M. with the acclaimed tribute band, Dead Letter Office.

Ben Marney and Home Cookin' Concert

8-11 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — Tickets $30 ($35 day of show) — Experience 50 years of outlaw country with Ben Marney and Homecookin', featuring special guests Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams.

Playmaker College Basketball Camp at Millsaps College

June 29 - July 3 — Millsaps College — Registration required — An immersive basketball training camp aimed at developing skills and leadership for young players.

Basketball Camp: Point Guard College at Millsaps College

July 6-10 — Millsaps College — $995 — Elevate your basketball IQ and leadership at this premier camp for serious players.

For Eve: EP Release Show

10 p.m. — Martin's Downtown — Refunds up to 7 days before event — Experience the warm and bluesy sounds of Mississippi's own For Eve at their EP release show.

2nd Annual Back to Flow Bash

9 AM – 12 PM — Jackson Medical Mall — Free entry — A back-to-school hygiene support event providing essential supplies for students and teachers.