Good morning, Jackson.

Troy Johnson of 16 WAPT was inducted into the Silver Circle of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Southeast Region to honor his 25 years in broadcasting — he credited his parents during his acceptance speech.

Mississippi is honoring civil rights pioneer Flonzie Brown-Wright by naming today as her Statewide Voter Registration Day—an effort to boost voter sign-ups in all 82 counties ahead of November’s polls.

Lawmakers announced the event at a press conference, highlighting her historic role as the first Black elected official since Reconstruction.

Gov. Tate Reeves announced today that Mississippi awarded 167 grants totalling $104 million under the Rural Health Transformation Program to modernize and improve care in rural areas.

New opportunities for workforce and psychiatric emergency services will be announced within 30 to 45 days.

Three local high school football players earned Blitz 16 Player of the Week nominations after posting a combined 801 yards and multiple touchdowns — fans can vote for their favorite until noon on Wednesday.

Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor led the Bulldogs to a 38-13 win over Minnesota with 227 yards, 3 touchdowns and 86 rushing yards in week 2, while Ole Miss beat Charlotte 41-9 amid secondary concerns.

Jackson State, 2-0, returns home to face Tuskegee.

Four high school football players from Brookhaven, Warren Central, Northwest Rankin, and Jackson Prep earned Student-Athlete of the Week nominations after standout Week 4 games.

Voting ends Wednesday at 11:30 p.m. on wlbt.com.