Good morning, Jackson.

The Jackson Police Department investigated a homicide at Park Springs Apartments on Shaw Road when 30-year-old Lajarvis Ruffin was shot while changing locks on his child's mother's door on Thursday morning at midnight—his remains were sent for autopsy and no arrests have been made.

On Friday, a federal judge in Jackson ruled that Mississippi can proceed with the execution of death row inmate Richard Gerald Jordan on June 25—if the first 500 mg dose of Midazolam does not render him unconscious, the corrections commissioner must notify the court.

Former Pearl Police officer Christopher Taylor Loftin was booked on one count of grand larceny for allegedly stealing $32,000 from the home of a dying woman after responding to a medical call—bail was set at $50,000.

The Jackson ImmunoTek Plasma Donation Center at the McDowell—Raymond intersection gives locals without steady jobs a crucial way to earn money.

City leaders and community groups say the area needs more long-term work as it looks to boost the local economy.

Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth Stokes gave away free bottled water at Christ MB Church on W.

Lorenz Boulevard on Friday, June 20, as summer began—he offered bottles until supplies ran out during the Juneteenth observance.

The former Pearl PD chief has died — local residents have expressed concern about a Jackson man held by ICE.

State regulators approved a new HIV prevention medication — it is expected to help lower new HIV infections.

The FDA approved a new HIV prevention drug called Yeztugo that only needs to be injected twice a year and was tested in Jackson with UMMC, Open Arms Healthcare Clinic, and My Brother’s Keeper—doctors say it offers a discreet option to address high local HIV rates.

Mississippi is in the stroke belt where strokes cause many deaths and African American men face higher risks from diabetes and high blood pressure — epidemiologist Warren Jones said someone in the state dies from a stroke every three to four minutes — and he urged residents to check their blood pressure and adopt healthy habits.

Mississippi Comic Con - Day 2

11 AM – 4 PM — Mississippi Trade Mart — Tickets start at $118 — Dive into a world of comics and pop culture at this exciting convention.

The Cleverlys Live Performance

7:30-9 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — Tickets available — Experience a unique blend of comedy and music with The Cleverlys who deliver a night full of laughs and melodies.

Ratchet Bingo Bash

8-11 p.m. — Hilton Jackson — Prizes for winners — The craziest bingo party to hit Mississippi with singing, dancing, and games.

BGBB Kid's Red Carpet Book Tour & Literacy Festival

5-9 p.m. — Mississippi E-Center at Jackson State University — Family-friendly event — Celebrate literacy with interactive activities and discover diverse books.

Farm Bureau Watermelon Classic 5k Run/Walk

7:30-10 a.m. — Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum — Benefiting the museum — Participate in a fun and vibrant 5k event with a refreshing watermelon theme.

SCC Summer Sizzler 2025

12 PM — Baptist Healthplex — Registration fees from $40 — Engage in a signature cycling event with multiple distance options and community support.

Breakthrough Basketball Skills Camp

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — The Ark — Limited spots available — Elevate your basketball game with intensive skill development in Jackson, MS.

37th Annual Mississippi Wildlife Extravaganza

8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Clyde Muse Center — Admission info unavailable — Experience Mississippi’s oldest outdoor show with exhibits, activities, and entertainment for the whole family.

Neon Night

8-11:59 p.m. — Mississippi Children's Museum — Food & drinks included — Experience a vibrant night with glowing lights, electrifying music, and delicious snacks.