Good morning, Jackson.

The Byram Swinging Bridge Festival will be held Saturday, July 25, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Jackson Dragway (weather concerns and limited parking led officials to postpone the event originally planned for today to support local vendors).

After an initial cancellation, the Byram Swinging Bridge Festival was rescheduled—a second change in plans—and organizers will announce a new date soon so residents can attend.

The festival remains a local community highlight.

Madalyn Sullivan, a junior at Oxford High School (the newly crowned Miss Mississippi’s Teen), uses her title to boost autism awareness with her book 'Meet Millie' donated to all 82 counties.

She will compete for Miss America's Teen in West Palm Beach in September.

The Mississippi Public Service Commission and Moses West Foundation demonstrated a system Friday that turns humidity into drinking water.

The technology, used in Flint + Puerto Rico, may aid future emergency efforts.

On Friday, Jun. 19, local activists + community groups held a Juneteenth day of action connecting freedom celebrations with voter registration efforts.

They organized the event at downtown venues to boost civic participation.

Jackson is hiring a planetarium manager and an education coordinator for the McNair-Davis Planetarium as it prepares to reopen this fall following a $23 million renovation.

The manager will lead staff and marketing efforts with starting pay of about $60,000 annually (details are on the city’s website).

Mississippi emergency officials are monitoring the fragile Anchor Lake dam near Picayune today after lifting the evacuation order for nearby residents.

With more rain expected, inspectors will keep a close watch on the dam to alert the community if conditions worsen.

Former NBA champion and ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins was hired as general manager of Jackson State's men's basketball team and will mentor the school's broadcast program.

He worked with head coach Trey Johnson + athletics director Ashley Robinson to finalize his role.

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.

Twurt Chamberlain Live

8-11 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — $15 early, $20 day of show — Experience the revolutionary sounds of Twurt Chamberlain with uplifting vibes and a fusion of genres.