Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of August.
Good morning, Jackson.
A new resource center has opened in South Jackson at the former Marshall Elementary School (2909 Oak Forest Drive) to offer healthcare, educational, and community support services.
Officials say the hub is part of a long-term effort to boost local resources through partnerships with community organizations.
Raytheon completed a $50 million expansion of its Forest facility (adding 17,000 sqft and 100 new jobs) that upgrades its ability to build radar and electronic warfare systems for the U.S. Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force.
A bomb threat disrupted classes at Murrah High School around 9:45 a.m. Thursday, prompting a temporary lockdown and a careful campus sweep; authorities cleared the school so classes resumed just before 11:30 a.m.
A ticket purchased in Jackson with a $1 Double Play add-on won $50,000 Wednesday night as part of several big wins this summer.
The $50,000 prizes in Jackson and Gulfport remain unclaimed while the jackpot for Saturday climbs to $119 million.
Medicaid workshops are scheduled this week at local community centers to help residents understand how to apply for health benefits.
The sessions offer one-on-one guidance and will run over several days to support those seeking assistance.
Callaway shut out Forest Hill in its season opener today at home + the team displayed a strong defense and now prepares for upcoming games.
Madison Central football won its season opener 17-7 against Pearl, marking a strong start to the season.
The team plans to build on this win + prepare for future games.
Due to extreme heat, Delta State's football opener at Northeastern State University was shifted from Saturday, Aug.
29 to today at 6 p.m. in Tahlequah, Okla. (Ensuring player safety) as head coach David Dean seeks the program’s 50th season-opening win in its 95-year history.
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