• Jackson: Severe weather and heat warnings hit central Mississippi today. | June 22
    Jun 22 2026
    Jackson: A Silver Alert is active for 49-year-old Amber Thompson, last seen missing in the downtown area, as authorities ramp up efforts to locate her. The city also announced AI-powered traffic cameras in Mississippi to improve safety and compliance, while Texas’ Amanda Higginbotham celebrated her Miss Volunteer America win.
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  • Jackson: Airport trial kicks off as Jackson and Mississippi clash over control | June 21
    Jun 21 2026
    Jackson, Mississippi — The city's legal battle over the Jackson-Mississippi Airport reached a courtroom climax as both sides presented arguments, while the 9th annual Jackson Book Festival and Juneteenth celebrations at Mississippi museums brought community and cultural events to life.
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  • Jackson: Armed robbery leaves 1 dead, 1 injured in Jackson | June 20
    Jun 20 2026
    Jackson: Law enforcement investigates a deadly armed robbery at a downtown store and a violent shooting in a Mississippi town near Jackson, raising concerns about public safety. Gov. Reeves declares a state of emergency as Tropical Storm Arthur approaches, with emergency crews preparing for potential impacts in the region.
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  • Jackson: Police shooting of 1-year-old boy sparks racial tensions in Jackson | June 19
    Jun 19 2026
    Jackson: A police shooting involving a 1-year-old boy has reignited tensions between law enforcement and Black residents, while a 100-year-old family-owned store celebrates its anniversary in Jackson. Two Mississippi men drowned in a Louisiana canal during a kayaking trip, and a local contest crowned a Jackson resident as the regional winner.
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  • Jackson: Juneteenth event highlights community unity in Jackson. | June 18
    Jun 18 2026
    Jackson: A Senatobia mother recounts the tragic shooting of her 1-year-old by an officer, fueling demands for police reform, while Tropical Storm Arthur brings dangerous flooding and power outages to the city. The Juneteenth Jubilee will take place at the Two Mississippi Museums with cultural events and food, and The Loop adjusts prices to meet new workforce regulations.
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  • Jackson: Teen arrested in fatal Jackson trail ride shooting | June 17
    Jun 17 2026
    Jackson police arrest 18-year-old in connection with fatal shooting during a trail ride that killed a Canton High graduate, while the city council postpones its June 16 meeting due to infrastructure delays and safety concerns. Protesters in Senatobia clash with police after a toddler was shot, leading to tear gas use and renewed calls for accountability.
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  • Jackson: Flood warnings issued as tropical disturbance threatens South | June 16
    Jun 16 2026
    Jackson: A tropical disturbance brings heavy rain and flood warnings, with potential evacuations urged. JTRAN bus workers threaten a strike over unresolved contract disputes, and a proposed data center sparks community debate.
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  • Jackson: Fatal shooting in Jackson apartment parking lot | June 15
    Jun 15 2026
    Jackson police are investigating a fatal shooting at a local apartment complex parking lot following a late-night altercation, while a major crash on I-10 caused seven-hour traffic delays. The annual Mississippi Pickle Fest returned this weekend, drawing thousands to the state with its quirky contests and pickled food.
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