Good morning, Jackson.

The NAACP and the Neighborhood Association hosted a community workshop on Thursday at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church to discuss Jackson’s flooding, insurance costs, and housing stability — residents shared concerns while experts explained drainage and infrastructure challenges.

Jackson disability advocate Dr. Scott Crawford waited several hours for a Greyhound bus after its wheelchair lift malfunctioned + he said a worker had to lift his wheelchair manually and urged Greyhound to fix the recurring issue before his Birmingham health conference.

Patriot Guard escorted a symbolic casket to Capitol to honor veterans lost to suicide.

The ceremony raised awareness of veteran mental health challenges.

Amazon’s private deal for its Ridgeland data center allows up to 3.67 million gallons a day from the city’s water system, and the company is spending $37 million on upgrades, including new wells and service lines, while officials monitor usage to prevent overload on residential supply + Jackson’s wastewater treatment.

Toys 'R' Us (a once-popular toy franchise) returns with a new store at the Outlets of Mississippi in Pearl, joining a new Clark's shoe store that will open by mid-October while Spirit Halloween operates until Nov.

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Scholastic and the Council of Great City Schools selected Shirley Elementary School for the Richard M.

Robinson Literacy Champion Award—bringing more than 18,000 new books and a library makeover to the campus. The award was announced Thursday at a ceremony with Clifford the Big Red Dog.

Elementary students learned coding at the Mississippi Children's Museum on Thursday during the C Spire C3 Jr. Challenge — part of events leading up to the Mississippi Science Fest this weekend — as schools from Jackson and Meridian competed using robotics and AI in an escape room style challenge.

Mayors along the Mississippi River are urging clear guardrails for AI data centers, calling for full disclosure of water and power usage.

They adopted recommendations from the Sierra Club and the AI Infrastructure Evaluation Network at an annual meeting in Natchez this week.

Gov. Tate Reeves ordered all state flags to be flown at half-staff on Saturday to honor deputy Terrian Earl Bailey Sr., who was killed Sept.

7, with his public visitation held today at Barnes Chapel & his funeral scheduled for Saturday at Alcorn State University.

Hinds County Chancery Court Judge Dewayne Thomas died at 72 in his home in Byram on Sept.

16; he was running unopposed for re-election. Funeral service plans will be announced by Lakewood Funeral Home as city hall lowered the American flag in his honor.

Gavin Phillipson of Northwest Rankin was named Week 4 Student Athlete of the Week after leading his team with 251 passing yards & 3 touchdowns in their 31 to 6 win over Wayne County.

The Cougars will play at Madison Central later this week.