Good morning, Jackson.

Today marks Moms’ Equal Pay Day, highlighting that full-time mothers in Mississippi earn just 67 cents for every dollar earned by fathers.

The Mississippi Black Women’s Roundtable is using its CORRI program (including Quarters Because We Care) to help families meet immediate financial needs.

Mississippi is set to welcome seven new data centers that will bring high-tech jobs, new tax revenue, and a (15-week) training program at Meridian Community College with Compass Datacenters, amid calls from Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson for greater transparency.

Jackson State University warned students about electrical safety risks during Welcome Week.

The campus notice advised checking electrical cords and outlets and urged students to report hazards for prompt resolution.

Foster students set to attend college this fall were denied promised scholarships amid funding issues in the FAITH Scholarship program.

Legislators and local nonprofits, including the Woodward Hines Education Foundation, are stepping in with short-term relief measures + plans for future funding.

On Wednesday, the Mississippi Board of Nursing closed its investigation into Christine Wells Wonsley after a complaint linked to questions about her son Nolan’s death, and attorney Ben Crump said it was a warning shot meant to pressure her & silence concerns.

Nolan’s case remains under investigation.

Former JSU women's basketball coach Tomekia Reed said she spent over one month in intensive care after severe stomach pain led to life-threatening issues.

She recalled crying to doctors as she fought for her life and credited her close circle for the support that kept her going.

Ashley Castle, a Meridian native and longtime Brandon resident, received Mississippi’s first liver transplant for hilar cholangiocarcinoma at UMMC on July 23.

Her early diagnosis in February 2024 allowed her to begin chemotherapy and radiation before the transplant.

Groove Fest 2026

8-9 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — $20.00 — Experience an electrifying night of live music at Groove Fest in Jackson, MS.

Laugh Therapy: The Comedy Experience

8-11 p.m. — Thalia Mara Hall — Tickets from $104 — Experience a night of laughter with Tony Roberts in Jackson.