Good morning, Jackson.

Norma Michael started the 'Sharing Is Caring' community garden in Georgetown during the COVID-19 pandemic to feed neighbors and share her gardening skills—she plants okra, tomatoes, and peppers across from her longtime home and continues to support local green spaces despite USDA funding cuts.

Eugene Carney, the 80-year-old owner of CBS Tire and Sons on Bailey Avenue, said he recycles tires properly despite high fees and illegal dumping that forces local shops to bear extra costs.

He supports Councilman Vernon Hartley’s plan to add disposal records to business licenses and hauls tires to Southern Recycling for about $600 per trip.

A Leake County man 32 year old Robert Tanner Pigg was arrested and charged with capital murder after a 3 month old boy died of suspected child abuse—Sheriff Randy Atkinson said officers launched the investigation after a June 18 call reported that the baby fell off a bed and was not breathing, and the child died after being rushed from a Carthage hospital to University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson last Sunday.

Two men were arrested on murder charges after Jackson resident LaJarvis Ruffin was fatally shot on June 19 in the 5600 block of Shaw Road—Grejuan Allen faces murder, armed robbery, and house burglary charges while Jederrion Walton is charged with murder.

A recent U.S. District Court monitor report found that conditions at the Raymond Detention Center have worsened since the last inspection, with staffing levels far below requirement + cell windows and other facilities in key pods broken and unsafe.

Sheriff Tyree Jones said he is working to fill vacancies amid budget cuts while patrol officers are supplementing duties + multiple assaults and injuries have raised safety concerns.

Attorneys argued against House Bill 1193 in the federal courthouse as the law, which removes DEI practices from schools and colleges, may harm teacher and student rights—Attorney Rob McDuff said it is vague and could disrupt education.

The ACLU filed a lawsuit challenging the bill while officials seek to dismiss the case, and a federal judge will rule next week.

St. Dominic Health in Jackson unveiled its new surgical robot yesterday to help doctors perform minimally invasive procedures in urology, gynecology, thoracic and general surgeries plus the system uses smaller incisions to speed up recovery.

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.

Fiesta Friday Latin Dance Class

7-8:30 p.m. — Briarwood Arts Center — No entry fee — Spice up your Friday nights with exciting Latin dance moves and a festive atmosphere.