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Jackson has a new police chief, Dr. RaShall Brackney. The Jackson city council approved Mayor John Horhn’s selection with one . . .

Arrest Report 2-26-26

The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office reported 7 arrests from February 16 to February 23. Joey Eugene Martin of 615 Laurel . . .

Downs Named Simpson County Employee of the Year by CMRLS

The Mendenhall Public Library is pleased to announce that Chelsea Downs was named Simpson County Employee of the Year. She . . .

Yates continues push to hold landlords accountable for unpaid utility bills

State Rep. Shanda Yates says Jackson property owners would collect the utility fees but not pay the bill. Renters believed . . .

Reactions to President Trump’s State of the Union from Mississippi

See what Mississippi political leaders had to say about President Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address. President Donald . . .

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Natural Science Museum to Host “CrawFest” - A Mudbug Celebration!
Thu,02/26/26-3:04PM , 104 Reads
JACKSON, MS – The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (MMNS) is turning up the heat with the launch of its newest event, CrawFest, on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from Noon to 5 p.m. at the museum.
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Judge wants both: Wingate grants JXN Water rate increase and orders utility to pursue city-backed alternatives
By MOLLY MINTA - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Tue,02/24/26-3:18PM , 138 Reads 4,920 Statewide
After numerous hearings over the last year, U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate, as acting chief executive officer of Jackson’s historically troubled water and sewer system, granted a 12% rate increase sought by the third-party manager he appointed.
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House sends Mobile Sports Wagering Act to Senate
By FRANK CORDER - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Thu,02/26/26-11:38AM , 125 Reads 3,781 Statewide
Revenues from mobile sports betting are projected near $100 million per year should Mississippi lawmakers pass the legislation. The House wants $50 million of that to go to support PERS.
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The Other Side Podcast - Fresh eyes: New lawmakers give their take on the Mississippi Legislature
By GEOFF PENDER - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Tue,02/24/26-3:02PM , 194 Reads 4,035 Statewide
Sens. Kamesha Mumford of Jackson and Justin Pope of Pope (yes, Pope) share their insight and experiences as freshmen lawmakers, at the halfway point of their first legislative session. The two say they’ve quickly realized legislating centers around relationships made at the Capitol and how one works with others
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Members of Main Street Magee and Mississippi Main Street Association. Left to right: Phillip Peacock, Allison Clark, Tiffany Kinslow, Jeannie Zieren, Magee Mayor Mark Grubbs, Skip Russell, Allyson Berch, Amanda Blakeney, Lee Maddox, Christin Curlee, Merika Kalman and Kelle Barfield.

Mayor Grubbs receiving the official MSM notification of Designated Community, the top tier status within MMSA from Zieren, executive director for MMSA.

Magee Honored as Top-Tier Designated Community by State Main Street Association

The Magee Community House was filled with laughter, smiles, and excitement today as Main Street Magee (MSM) was awarded the top tier level of Designated Community in the Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA).