Good morning, Jackson.

Jackson-born Grammy winner Cassandra Wilson died at 70 — her music influenced local artists and brought pride to her hometown.

Her legacy will remain a treasured part of the community.

The Mississippi Book Festival is scheduled for Saturday, Sept.

26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. near the State Capitol. It will feature panelists Rick Ross and Kate McKinnon and a $10,000 Atmos Energy sponsorship that boosts children's literacy through a Curious George Birthday celebration and a school program.

Veteran educator Bonita Coleman has been named the temporary superintendent of Canton Public School District after interim Dwight Luckett left on Wednesday.

She brings over 30 years of experience from Mississippi and Maryland and will work with district leaders as they search for a permanent superintendent.

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality has issued a water contact advisory at Trahon Creek because of an ongoing sewage bypass; the advisory covers the creek from the I-55 frontage road to its confluence with the Pearl River and urges residents to avoid swimming, wading, or fishing.

A state lawmaker has launched an initiative to reduce food insecurity in North Jackson.

The plan will expand access to nutritious food for local families in the coming weeks.

Jackson’s mayor stressed the need to eliminate abandoned homes, overgrown lots, and deteriorating buildings affecting neighborhoods today.

City officials are cleaning up blight and planning a partnership soon to boost affordable redevelopment.

The State Fire Marshal's Office is inspecting fireworks setups ahead of college football games at several universities, including Jackson State and Ole Miss.

Fireworks on state property must have permits and a fire marshal on site during the event.