Good morning, Jackson.

On Monday, nonprofit founder Jonathan Collins of Do Good distributed 75 sausage biscuits to people in need in Jackson to help connect neighbors and build ongoing goodwill (he noted this effort will not be a one-time act).

Lovebugs are common on cars and walls this fall in Jackson due to a warmer winter + high temperatures that boost their numbers, so experts advise residents to wash vehicles, check radiators, mow grass, and use home-made sprays to protect their paint.

NAACP President Derrick Johnson from Jackson spoke out against the Protect College Sports Act on ESPN’s SportsCenter, saying student-athletes should have a voice to bargain for scholarships and medical support.

County supervisors in Jackson met today at the Westin Hotel for a two-day meeting hosted by the Mississippi Association of Supervisors Minority Caucus to learn about data centers and discuss benefits like job creation and challenges such as environmental concerns.

St. Dominic NICU is joining the global Babies With Books NICU Read-A-Thon until Sept.

24 to support preemie brain development (community members reading stories help strengthen early bonds), marking the hospital’s fourth participation after a strong finish last year.

The governor announced $104 million in rural health grants today to improve care at community clinics in underserved areas (including rural communities).

Mississippi State Health Officer Dr. Dan Edney reported that childhood vaccination rates declined in 14 counties, with eight counties below the 95% threshold needed to prevent outbreaks.

He urges families to vaccinate their children to avert future risks.