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A crash between an 18-wheeler and a pickup truck on northbound I-55 near the 61-mile marker in Copiah County (near Hazlehurst) resulted in one truck driver being airlifted to UMMC with unknown injuries while the 18-wheeler driver remained unharmed and the cause is under investigation.

One person died and others were injured in a multi-vehicle crash on I-220 near Watkins Drive around 2 a.m. Monday — both southbound lanes were closed as first responders assessed the scene.

After a crash on Interstate 55 near the 61-mile marker on Monday, an 18-wheeler collided with a pickup truck and the pickup driver was airlifted to University of Mississippi Medical Center while the 18-wheeler driver was unharmed and the Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating the accident.

In Pearl, a deputy from the Rankin County Sheriff’s Office stopped a white Chevrolet SUV at 1 a.m. on June 22 because the driver swerved—leading to a search that uncovered 20 kilos of suspected cocaine hidden in a man-made compartment—and John Jermaine Norman was arrested for trafficking the drug.

Richard Gerald Jordan, the state's longest-serving death row inmate, is scheduled for execution tomorrow and has nearly exhausted his legal options as the U.S. Supreme Court denied a petition on Monday and his attorneys filed a challenge over the lethal injection protocol that questions his death sentence under a later ruled unconstitutional law.

The Medgar and Myrlie Evers Institute and Mississippi Votes Action Fund released the full schedule for a four-day Democracy in Action Convening that will mark the 100th birthday of Medgar Wiley Evers at the Jackson Convention Complex from Thursday through Sunday.

The event will feature civil rights leaders, national speakers, and a Saturday night fundraiser concert + workshops to inspire new efforts for justice.

The Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport will receive just over $4.2 million from the FAA to fund runway, lighting, signage, and terminal upgrades.

Senator Roger Wicker announced the funds as part of a $21.48 million package to boost air travel statewide (aimed at enhancing safety and economic opportunities).

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.

Becoming with Maximus Wright

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Tougaloo College — Free entry — Engage in a night of inspiration and growth as you explore personal transformations.

Jackson Mississippi ServiceNow User Group Interest Meeting

6-7 p.m. — C Spire Corporate — Free admission — Connect with fellow ServiceNow users to share knowledge and experiences in the industry.