Students gather for 3rd Annual Back to School Jam

Families enjoyed a school supply giveaway, free health screenings, arts and crafts, plus a talent show.

Families line up for backpacks at Back to School Splash

More than 1,000 kids lined up outside the zoo for the event, many wanting to get those free backpacks with school supplies inside.

One person dies in Rankin Co. motorcycle crash

Rankin County deputies say a motorcycle collided with a jeep SUV head on causing serious injuries to the motorcycle rider, 22-year-old Justin Taylor Simmons.

Church's Chicken on Terry Road robbed

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS(8477). A reward of up to $2500 is possible if your information leads to an arrest.

Victim dies in Bullard Street shooting, Suspect's charges upgraded

Police say after 33-year-old Antonio Jackson surrendered himself on Wednesday, he was charged with aggravated assault. His charges are now being upgraded to murder.

SEC coaches react to new NCAA redshirt rule

Last month, the NCAA Division I Council handed down a new rule allowing student-athletes to play in four games in a football season but still be eligible for a redshirt season.

UPDATE: MBI cancels missing child alert for Clarksdale boy

Two people injured in Clinton car crash

Bob Anthony Parkway back open

Traffic was limited to the left lane only while re-surfacing work scheduled for Friday and Saturday was being done.

Overnight Severe Weather Causes Power Outages Throughout Jackson

UPDATE: MBI cancels Missing/Endangered Child Alert for 12-year-old

The child they are looking for is Haylee Reney Matherson, 12, of Louisville.

U.S. Senator Cory Booker backs Mike Espy

   U.S. Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey stopped in Jackson to team up with Mike Espy.