Good morning, Jackson.

Local officials awarded hometown legend Monta Ellis a key to the city and issued a proclamation in Jackson.

The ceremony recognized his achievements and lasting impact on the community.

The JXN Food and Wine Festival returns March 11-13 with events starting Thursday at the Capitol Club at 6 p.m. and a chef chair dinner at 7 p.m. Grand tastings will take place Friday and Saturday at the Mississippi Museum of Art.

Nell Grace restaurant in the Farish Street District serves comfort food, cocktails and live music while honoring family legacy.

The father-son team plans to revitalize local historic properties — blending fine dining with signature live music and community heritage.

Hurricane Isaias strengthened to Category 3 before making landfall late Friday—its winds reached 120 mph—and triggered a hurricane watch for the Mississippi Coast, with central Mississippi expecting strong gusts and rain today.

City leaders are moving forward with the Homeward JXN rehousing program to help four people from an encampment transition into housing within the next two weeks.

They will test three pilot sites and use intensive case management services to support residents — working with Clutch Consulting and the Mississippi Housing Partnership.

Blitz 16 spotlights another week of high school football with the St. Andrews Saints on a three-game winning streak as they host Southeast Lauderdale, with highlights featuring Mendenhall versus Morton and Jackson Prep facing the Hartfield Hawks for MAIS football action.