Good morning, Jackson.

A gun safety workshop in Ridgeland taught seniors and women firearm safety, personal security and financial awareness in partnership with the Ridgeland Senior Center and AARP.

John White, owner of Two Gun Tactical (a retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel), said the class provided essential skills for everyday safety.

5th Squad, a veteran-owned nonprofit in Pearl, received a $200,000 Lowe’s Community Impact Grant on Tuesday — the funds will let it move to a larger space and expand services for veterans and their families.

Comedian Nate Bargatze will perform at Ole Miss and Mississippi State this fall.

He is set to headline a show at SJB Pavilion in Oxford on Oct. 3 and will perform at Humphrey Coliseum in Starkville on Oct. 15 — tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m.

Entergy claims its secret deal with Amazon (its contract details remain confidential) will fund grid upgrades that aim to lower energy costs and speed up new power plant construction, though some residents in Northwest Jackson worry costs could rise.

A segment of I-20 Frontage Road was renamed Guru Tegh Bahadur Marg on Tuesday after Senate Bill approval.

The renaming was celebrated at an Indian worship building (attended by Mississippi Department of Transportation employees, city council members and senators) to honor the Indian religious freedom advocate's legacy.

Renovations are underway at all 21 fire stations to improve firefighters' living conditions by addressing issues like mold and long-standing structural damage.

Upgrades are expected to be completed by 2030 to boost morale and ensure a safer work environment.

A clinic in Brandon is urging families to vaccinate and follow proper hygiene steps to keep illnesses at bay (health experts warn of a back-to-school surge) as students return to school.

Following 53 fire deaths so far this year, the State Fire Marshal urged residents to install working smoke alarms in every sleeping area and common hallway.

An accidental attic fire in Lafayette County on Sunday near 4:30 p.m. claimed the life of a 35-year-old woman, officials said.

A March of Dimes report finds Mississippi ranks last in infant and maternal health.

State health officials will review the findings to explore steps that better support mothers and babies.

Ridgeland resumed water fluoridation after a 4-3 vote on Aug.

4 reversing plans to end the process. Mayor Gene McGee said the city will start equipment repairs soon, with a full replacement expected to take about four months.

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.

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