Good morning, Jackson.

A Jackson funeral home has organized volunteers to clear overgrown vegetation along Farish Street today, with local residents joining the effort to improve the area (organizers expect to complete the work by early afternoon).

Delta Harvest Neighborhood Market now operates on a monthly schedule at Jackson Medical Mall to support local Delta farmers with fresh food — it will open on Oct.

22, Nov. 24, Dec. 23 and Dec. 29 from noon to 6 p.m.

Commissioner Andy Gipson announced the 2027 Dixie National Rodeo entertainment lineup.

Deana Carter will headline a show on Feb. 14 and Chris Janson will perform on Feb. 18 — tickets will go on sale at the State Fair on Oct. 9.

A Jackson lecture series honored civil rights activist Bob Moses as local scholars and community members discussed his lasting impact.

The event brought residents together & sparked thoughtful dialogue on his contributions to the city.

Hotels in Jackson are nearing full capacity as the local festival this weekend will draw visitors downtown & boost the economy, with local businesses expecting increased activity during the event.

Jackson State University has received a five-year, $7.5M federal research grant to launch its FORTRESS project for protecting critical logistics infrastructure + developing digital-twin and AI solutions.

Faculty and students will work on engineering and STEM research throughout the grant period.

Officials reported that the Mississippi Air National Guard recruited the highest number of members nationwide this fiscal year — a milestone that highlights focused efforts to strengthen local defense.

Work has resumed on the bridge replacement near Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Maderia Avenue after a month-long pause.

Jackson Public Works says the project (delayed by design changes and third-party concrete caps) will finish by the end of October.