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Mississippi National Guard members serving on COVID-19 front lines vaccinated

Members of the Mississippi National Guard received the COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday. → Read More

Car overturns, crashes into power pole

Hundreds are without power after a car overturned and crashed into a power pole on Bailey Avenue. → Read More

Jackson VA hospital’s first COVID-19 vaccine shipment to go to LTC patients

Jackson’s VA hospital will vaccinate the most vulnerable patients when the first shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine arrives. → Read More

Toy drive helps relieve stress of pandemic for families

Santa’s elves are collecting hundreds of toys to give to the Boys and Girls Club of Central Mississippi and the children of first responders. → Read More

Siblings sing praise for JPS bus drivers

A brother and sister are singing their appreciation to school bus drivers who help students during the pandemic. → Read More

Woman with COVID-19 was doing better day before she died, son says

A Jackson school teacher is mourning the loss of his mother after she died of complications from COVID-19. → Read More

Vacant house engulfed in flames in south Jackson

A vacant house was destroyed by a fire early Thursday morning in south Jackson. → Read More

Local organization working tirelessly to combat spread of COVID-19

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, the Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center is working around the clock to combat the virus. → Read More

Kids learning about science of snowflakes

Children are learning about the snowflakes this week at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. → Read More

Thief breaks window at Jackson retailer, makes off with TV

Jackson police are investigating a burglary at the Conn's store on County Line Road. → Read More

City auction set for Saturday at JPD impound lot

Hundreds of vehicles will be up for grabs at the city of Jackson’s auction, despite the COVID-19 pandemic. → Read More

American Red Cross holds first blood drive at Jackson chapter

The American Red Cross is working to combat COVID-19 and fill the need for blood. → Read More

As temperature drops, fire risks tend to go up

The colder weather has many people thinking of different ways to stay warm. → Read More

Overturned produce truck backs up traffic on I-20 in Jackson

Traffic is backed up on Interstate 20 in Jackson because of an overturned produce truck. → Read More

Angel Tree Toy Shop open, ready to process presents

The Salvation Army celebrates the grand opening of the Angel Tree Toy Shop. → Read More

Lights coming back on after power outage in Rankin County

Entergy is working to restore power to more than 800 customers who were without power overnight. → Read More

Salvation Army sees ‘massive uptick’ in those in need

The Salvation Army in Jackson is in need of donations to continue to assist families during the COVID-19 pandemic. → Read More

Plasma donations from COVID-19 survivors needed at Mississippi Blood Services

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, the need for plasma from donations from survivors also increases. → Read More

Restaurants work to stay afloat amid pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to hit the restaurant industry hard. → Read More

Affordable housing needs addressed at State Capitol

Companies and organizations addressed critical needs for housing in the state at the Capitol on Friday. → Read More