Good morning, Jackson.

The St. Jude Dream Home giveaway last chance prize period began on Aug.

14 ahead of open house tours, and interested residents should check local announcements + final submission deadlines before the opportunity ends.

On Aug. 19, federal, state, and city leaders broke ground at LeFleur's Bluff on a multi-million-dollar pedestrian bridge that will connect local museums along Lakeland Drive.

Officials said the project will ease travel for pedestrians and cyclists and become part of the Museum Trail to downtown and Jackson State University.

A new 7 Brew coffee shop (located between McDonald’s and New China Buffet and Sushi) and a Fleetway convenience store with a planned police substation near the Dollar General store will open in Byram, though Mayor Richard White said construction dates remain uncertain.

High school football faces challenges from a brutal heat wave as officials urge players, coaches, and fans to keep hydrated—private schools start Friday and public teams begin games Aug.

28. Officials follow strict guidelines to limit practice time and help everyone stay safe.