Good morning, Jackson.

The Jackson Fire Department battled an overnight fire that began around 2 a.m. on Friday at the Retreat at Lakeside Apartments on Sykes Park Road in South Jackson & declared one building a total loss.

Mother Lacey Shannon was shot seven times at the Fayette Day Festival on May 31 and claims her two sons were wrongly arrested for a mass shooting that injured eight and killed Rayshaude Hudson + the suspects were denied bond during their initial court hearing in Warren County.

Two people were shot and killed on Fourth of July in Jackson—Gabriel King was shot at a gas station near Cooper Road and Rainey on South Jackson and Adrione Triggs died on AME Logan Street—and neighbors ask Mayor John Horhn to increase police patrols to curb the violence.

A federal judge denied a motion to dismiss a bribery-related charge against former Canton engineer Rudy Warnock and his alleged co-conspirator Cleveland Anderson from a scheme in 2016 and 2017 — their trial will begin Monday.

The Jackson Police Department began investigating a deadly Fourth of July shooting on Friday at the 1100 block of AME Logan Street—victim Adrione Triggs, 45, was shot and pronounced dead at a local hospital while his next of kin was notified.

A Jackson man — 23-year-old Gabriel King — was shot and killed on the 900 block of Cooper Road on Friday, the Fourth of July; police are investigating the homicide and have notified his next of kin.

A special event at Fondren Presbyterian Church confronted Mississippi's painful history of racial violence as dramatic readings, music, and a moving soil ceremony honored lynching victims.

The program linked Frederick Douglass’ Fourth of July speech with the 1937 Duck Hill lynchings—highlighting Black resilience and calling for community healing.

Mississippi is trying to reverse its brain drain by offering job training programs and financial incentives—officials hope these efforts will match the state's low cost of living with better wages in fields like healthcare, advanced manufacturing and construction.

Some young adults already see more opportunities elsewhere, and state initiatives aim to bring them back by linking education with local job markets.

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.

Dear Silas Live Performance

8-9:30 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — Ticket prices vary — Experience the dynamic sounds of Dear Silas blending Hip Hop, R&B, Jazz, and Soul.