Good morning, Jackson.

Today, Fleetway Market kicks off its fifth annual Giving Pump Campaign at 16 Shell branded stations in the Jackson metro so drivers can help Make-A-Wish Mississippi by using a designated pump—fuel donations will support local children battling critical illnesses through Oct.

31.

A Jackson community organization will launch the 10,000 Fearless Patrol Group after local law enforcement will train over a dozen residents this weekend in CPR & active-shooter response to boost neighborhood safety; the program will undergo a six-month evaluation to measure impact.

Marshall Ramsey, a nationally recognized editorial cartoonist and former Editor-At-Large for Mississippi Today, publishes his weekly cartoons every Monday on the newspaper’s website + his work often covers current themes like agriculture.

Mississippi University for Women alumni and Columbus residents have asked the state college board to consider biotechnology researcher Doris Taylor as president, calling for transparent timelines in a three-month search.

The coalition formed amid future concerns wants a leader who can strengthen the school’s community impact.

Jackson State University students are reacting after Tuskegee University introduced a new dress code last Wednesday for its fall semester.

The policy bans durags, bonnets, pajamas, slippers, and revealing clothing in classrooms and public spaces and requires business attire for professional events.

A fire hydrant on a Jackson street has been flooding the road since Saturday after a leak worsened, blocking vehicle access, according to Eric Davis of S and E Towing Salvage.

Although the Jackson Fire Department and JXN Water have been contacted, neither has provided a fix + repair timeline.

A local mother marked Overdose Awareness Day by sharing her son's story at a community event (urging residents to learn about drug overdose risks and prevention measures).

Mississippi Blood Services is holding a community blood drive at CLUB4 Fitness in Madison from 3 to 7 p.m. today to help hospitals treat trauma and cancer patients, and eligible donors can get a thank-you gift and a chance to win game tickets.

A Brandon High graduate starred for JSU in a narrow win over Tennessee State during the season opener.

This performance, highlighted by coaches and teammates, energizes his team as it looks ahead to future contests.