Good morning, Jackson.

At his first convocation on Wednesday, Aug.

26, Tougaloo College President Corey Wiggins met with nearly 250 faculty, students and community residents in Jackson and stressed rebuilding trust — drawing on his Copiah County roots and the college’s civil rights legacy.

State Farm returned more than $70 million to qualifying Mississippi customers who had active coverage on Dec.

31, 2025—policyholders averaged about $124 per vehicle in a one-time cash-back dividend.

A water main break in Northbay has led officials to issue a boil water notice while repair crews work to fix the problem.

Residents are advised to follow the notice until safe water is restored.

Jackson officials are under pressure to select a new downtown location for the Eudora Welty Library using a $3.75M grant before it expires (with about five years remaining to use the funds).

The decision will secure a library space that serves downtown residents and workers, preventing a significant financial loss.

Crews are closing alternating lanes on I-55 tonight from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for bridge repairs between Fortification St exit 96C and Lakeland Dr exit 98B + work will continue until September.

Tuesday, the City Council approved a resolution to raise tourism and convention taxes that would add 1% to hotel and 0.5% to restaurant purchases (extra $4 on a $200 room and 10 cents on a $20 meal) if voters approve on Nov.

3. The funds will boost Visit Jackson efforts.

UMMC and the Mississippi Public Health Institute have partnered to launch a $1 million Center for Optimizing Maternal Outcomes to fight the maternal health crisis in Jackson.

The one-year project, funded by U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, will begin next month.

A new report shows Mississippi ranks third in rural texting for mental health support.

Over half of the Crisis Text Line users live in rural areas, where texting keeps access to help simple and private.

Jackson State's young quarterback Jared Lockhart will lead Thee I Love in the John Merritt Classic Saturday night in Nashville against Tennessee State — marking his first full season as starter and a chance to set a positive tone.

Coach T.C. Taylor said the team is ready to back him.