Good morning, Jackson.

Local volunteers remain upset as dumping continues after recent clean ups, showing that cleanup efforts have not curbed ongoing waste problems in the neighborhood.

In Mississippi, local academics and community leaders warn that acts of organized forgetting (such as vandalizing the Emmett Till memorial and celebrating Confederate heritage) risk hindering progress and healing by ignoring the state’s full history.

Rob Jay and Allie Ware from 16 WAPT visited the Mississippi State Fair today — they rode a mechanical bull, sampled slushies and roasted corn, and Allie learned how to make funnel cakes.

The fair will run through Sunday.

Visit Jackson unveiled a five-year tourism plan on Tuesday, Oct.

13 (downtown) that calls for a new council and monthly goals to boost visitor numbers. The plan includes a tax measure on lodging and restaurants set for a Nov. 3 vote to address a funding gap.

Dr. LouAnn Woodward, vice chancellor for health affairs and dean of the School of Medicine at UMMC, will retire June 30, 2027 — after more than 40 years at the institution.

Chancellor Glenn Boyce recommended Dr. Alan Jones as her successor.

The Jackson Redevelopment Authority has issued an RFP for Farish Street Forward to redevelop properties along the 200 and 300 blocks with proposals due Oct.

30 — the process builds on past lessons to ensure feasibility and accountability.

College teams from Ole Miss, Southern Miss & Mississippi State join top-ranked schools at the Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational this weekend on the Tom Fazio-designed course in Biloxi; championship play runs from today through Monday with free admission and large-screen TVs for fans to follow the action.

Jackson State is hosting homecoming week from Oct.

10 to Oct. 17 with the theme ‘THEE Greatest Show’ and will offer campus events plus local festivities for fans and alumni to celebrate together.

The 16 WAPT Weather Team forecasts cooler weather may affect football games this weekend.

In Germantown, Oxford, Jackson and Hattiesburg, gusty winds — up to 30 mph — may impact tailgating and game conditions.