Good morning, Jackson.

Three years ago at the Ellis Theatre in Philadelphia, Dolly Parton granted 12-year-old Gabby Buford, who was battling brain cancer, backstage access to meet her after a sold-out show; her family now cherishes that special memory.

The Scaling Safety Summit is underway to give local organizations funding and resources to help crime victims recover and navigate the court system - day two continues today as groups work together for a safer community.

Mississippi is mourning Dolly Parton, who died Aug.

25 at age 80 in Nashville & left a lasting legacy by providing books for local kids through her Imagination Library and sold-out shows at the Ellis Theater. Gov. Reeves ordered flags to half-staff in her honor.

Canton and Madison County schools will start receiving millions from fees collected from new data centers operated by Amazon beginning in January.

The funds, earmarked for facilities, technical education and teacher salaries, could boost school resources — despite concerns about traffic and pollution.

Jackson Public Schools launched the Gear Up initiative to help middle school students explore careers and prepare for college, with the program backed by a seven-year plan and a $10 million federal grant.

Local partners & leading institutions will offer mentorship, campus tours, and early college courses.

JXN Water has proposed a 10% rate increase in spring to fund long-term system needs after a 12% hike earlier this year.

City leaders will discuss the plan at a Tuesday City Council meeting + customers await further details.

Coleman Avenue Bridge reopened today after a months-long closure for repairs and inspections (city officials said the improvements restore a safe route for local commuters).

Governor said the state invested $3.3M in children’s mental health services to boost trauma-informed care for kids; the funds will support services at local community centers (improving early intervention programs).