Fire guts one of six buildings at vacant Jackson apartment complex
A fire destroyed one building at the former Blossom Apartments in Jackson. The complex had previously been evacuated, according to WAPT.
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A $400 million ‘Big Fix’ is coming to Jackson-area interstates. What drivers should expect
MDOT has scheduled a roughly $400 million rehabilitation of I-20, I-55 and connected routes, with overnight closures expected in October and 45-day directional I-20 closures planned for 2027 and 2028.
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Jackson Delays Decision on Downtown Parking-Meter Contract
Jackson officials will not cancel the downtown parking-meter contract yet while the city attorney reviews the financial and legal consequences.
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Jackson Gas Prices Hold Near $3.65 as Diesel Nears $5
Jackson-area regular gas is nearly flat at $3.651, while diesel is $4.981 and near $5, with both fuels well above month- and year-ago averages.
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Jackson council considers budget amendment after revenue gap, state-law warning
Jackson City Council scheduled consideration of a roughly $3.2 million budget adjustment as property-tax collections trailed projections and a memo set a July 31 deadline to revise the fiscal-year budget.
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NWS heat advisory put Jackson under elevated heat risk through July 27
A National Weather Service Heat Advisory covered the Jackson area through 9 p.m. CDT on July 27, 2026, warning of dangerous heat conditions and related health risks.
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Jackson police continue Quick Response Team deployment after June homicide spike
Jackson police launched a two-team Quick Response Team on July 1 after multiple June homicides. The data-driven deployment was expected to run into early August, though a full post-launch homicide comparison was not available.
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Hinds County District 2 special election canceled after judge vacates election order
A court-ordered July 14 special election for the Hinds County Board of Supervisors District 2 seat was canceled after Judge Barry Ford vacated the order setting the contest.
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Jackson Public Schools announces open-house schedule for 2026-27 school year
Jackson Public Schools has announced an open-house schedule for the 2026-27 school year, according to the district’s official news archive.
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Jackson City Council considers temporary moratorium on data centers
Jackson City Council debated a regulatory framework for data centers on July 6, 2026, and introduced a temporary moratorium for consideration. Available reporting does not establish final passage of the proposal.
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Jackson police deploy 24-hour Quick Response Team amid summer homicide spike
Jackson police launched a two-unit Quick Response Team operating around the clock, deploying more than 30 additional officers for the July Fourth holiday weekend amid a recent rise in violent crime and multiple homicides.
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Jackson City Council’s late-July agenda keeps finance and development decisions active
Jackson posted notices for a July 27 Finance Committee meeting and a July 28 regular City Council meeting, following finance and zoning-related agenda postings earlier in the month.
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Jackson council considers temporary moratorium on new data centers
Jackson City Council’s July 6 agenda called for a public hearing and introduction of an ordinance that would pause data-center development and expansion until a regulatory framework is approved.
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Jackson pauses data-center construction while drafting new regulations
Jackson City Council has paused data-center construction as the city drafts regulations, following a public hearing that drew concerns about limited room for residents to attend and speak.
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Jackson council faces July 31 budget deadline after revenue shortfalls
Jackson officials are preparing a current-year budget amendment after weaker revenue collections led to spending cuts, with a July 31 state-law deadline ahead.
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Jackson Daily Brief: Fire Arrest, Downtown Safety Upgrade
Jackson, MS — February 6, 2026 — Police arrested a suspect after an early-morning business fire, while downtown leaders rolled out new security cameras to boost safety.
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Jackson, MS — February 5, 2026 — Local News Update
Jackson, MS — February 5, 2026 — Recent developments in Jackson, Mississippi, include a new financial literacy workshop and the launch of a mobile app by Jackson Public Schools.…
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Jackson, MS — February 3, 2026 — Local News Update
Jackson, MS — February 3, 2026 — Recent developments in Jackson, Mississippi, include a new public safety initiative and a local ministry’s expansion efforts.
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Jackson, MS Weather Snapshot – February 1, 2026
7:26 AM · Sunday, February 1, 2026 · Jackson, MS: 16°F (Mostly Cloudy) · Feels like 10°F · Humidity 85% · Wind 3 mph
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Severe Winter Storm Impacts Jackson, MS
Jackson, MS — January 31, 2026 — A severe winter storm has caused significant disruptions in Jackson, Mississippi, leading to power outages, property damage, and multiple fatali…
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Jackson, MS — January 30, 2026 — Local News Update
Jackson, MS — January 30, 2026 — A new ordinance bans firearms at parades, and the Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade route has been adjusted for safety. The parade is set for March 28, 2…
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Severe Winter Weather Impacts Jackson, MS: State of Emergency Declared
Jackson, MS — January 29, 2026 — Severe winter weather has led to a state of emergency in Jackson, Mississippi, with multiple fatalities and widespread power outages.