Good morning, Jackson.

City council approved a memorandum with Word of Life Christian Fellowship, Inc. on Tuesday that lets the church raise funds and make improvements at Ineva May Pittman Park for Ward 5 residents.

The city will continue routine lawn care & retain final control over park reservations.

A funding shortfall has forced local childcare centers to cut staff and close classrooms, leaving many families on waiting lists; officials say MDHS will review TANF funds in December or January to help ease the strain.

New Stage Theatre in Jackson hosted the premiere of the Bobby Rush musical (Slippin' Through the Cracks) last Tuesday at 7 p.m., honoring the local blues legend and running through Nov.

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Mississippi district attorney Scott Colom, running for Senate, said a 2001 mugshot is a distraction from his work on local issues like hospital access and support for farmers.

The election against incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith is set for Nov. 3.

Jackson voters will decide this November on a referendum to raise restaurant taxes by 0.5% and hotel taxes by 1% for the first time in more than 40 years.

The extra revenue will fund tourism marketing, cultural events & community initiatives.

Mississippi officials warn residents to work with licensed agents when reviewing Medicare plans as some out-of-state agents reportedly use illegal tactics to sign up customers.

Medicare open enrollment runs through Dec. 7.