Jackson
News Feed
Events
Local Businesses
Classifieds
Community Corner

🌱 Patch AM: How Jackson residents are training to patrol and protect their own blocks

You won't want to miss Fondren's First Thursdays on the Jackson Patch calendar

Tuesday September 1st Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Cheers Jackson! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

Before we get to what's happening, a big thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Jackson PatchAM possible. Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

In today's newsletter:

  • How Jackson residents are training to patrol and protect their own blocks
  • Why a broken Jackson hydrant is flooding a business's only access road
  • Jackson community remembers the life and legacy of Jeanne Louise Cotting

Also on today's calendar: Fondren's First Thursdays and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

From our Partner
Today's Jackson Patch AM is brought to you in part by T-Mobile. After investing billions to light up their network from big cities to small towns, T-Mobile is America's Best Mobile Network in the US according to Ookla Speedtest®. Based on analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data 1H 2026. We thank T-Mobile for their support in helping to keep communities like ours connected and for making today's Jackson Patch AM possible.
Find a T-Mobile store near Jackson.

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Warm with variable cloudiness, with a high of 96 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 94, low: 74.
  • Thursday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 96 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Local group launches new community patrol initiative in Jackson (wapt.com) — A new "10,000 Fearless Patrol Group" is launching in Jackson to train residents alongside local law enforcement in CPR, active-shooter response, and community conflict resolution. At a North Farish Street town hall, neighbors voiced concerns about crime, slow 911 responses, and youth violence, while organizers outlined a six‑month evaluation to see if the patrols reduce violence and improve safety in Jackson neighborhoods.
   

• Jackson hydrant keeps flooding street, business says (wapt.com) — A fire hydrant on a Jackson street has been gushing water since Saturday, worsening a months-long leak and making it hard for a local towing business, its drivers, and customers to reach the road. The owner says calls to both JXN Water and the Jackson Fire Department led to each agency pointing to the other, and as of the latest visit by 16 WAPT, water was still pouring into the street.
   

• Jeanne Louise Cotting (northsidesun.com) — Friends and former neighbors in Jackson are remembering Jeanne Louise Cotting, a longtime resident who grew up, raised her family, and stayed deeply involved in church and civic life here before moving to be near grandchildren. She is recalled for her overflowing gardens, boundless friendliness, devotion to family, and continued participation in Jackson organizations even after relocating, with memorial donations requested to churches in Madison and Utah.
   

📸 Around Jackson

Subscribe

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Jackson

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

    Thursday September 3
  • Teacher Professional Development Day (80% Day for Scholars)
    Career Development Center Jackson, MS 39225
  • Peeples Election Day
    Peeples Middle School Jackson, MS 39225
    8:00 am
  • Lanier at Cleveland Central
    Lanier High School Cleveland, MS (Cleveland Central High School)
    5:00 pm
  • Lanier at Carver
    Lanier High School Raymond, MS (Carver Middle School)
    5:30 pm
  • Blackburn at Northwest
    Northwest Jackson Middle School Northwest Middle School
    5:30 pm
  • West Jones at Forest Hill
    Forest Hill High School
    5:30 pm
  • Neshoba Central at Callaway*
    Callaway High School
    5:30 pm
  • Florence at Provine
    Provine High School
    5:30 pm
  • Fondren's First Thursdays →
    Fondren Neighborhood, Jackson
    6:30 pm

📣 Jackson Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday September 1
  • Provine at Natchez*
    Provine High School Natchez, MS (Natchez High School)
    5:00 pm
  • Callaway at Ridgeland*
    Callaway High School Ridgeland, MS (Ridgeland High School)
    5:00 pm
  • School Board Meeting
    Academic Options Center Central Office
    5:00 pm
  • Murrah at Starkville*
    Murrah High School Starkville, MS (Starkville High School)
    5:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello neighbors.
    I caught these men's underwear on clearance at Walmart for $10. Regular $32.99. I have two packs. If anyone knows someone or has a child that is in… (Nextdoor North Jackson)
  • Update: Two weeks later, they're back and this time there were three of them around 1:53 a.
    m. last night. My suspicion is that they may have some familiarity or connection to the area because they're comfortable moving through the… (Nextdoor TraceWood)
  • Neumo Group LLC. posted a job opening for Delivery Manager (Remote) in Jackson. Apply here.
  • O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Merchandiser/Stocker - Hub in Jackson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jackson here.

🗞 Nearby News

Flowood

Clinton

Ok Jackson! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Sign up for free local newsletters and alerts for the
Jackson Patch

Patch.com is the nationwide leader in hyperlocal news.
Visit Patch.com to find your town today.

©2026 Patch Media. All Rights Reserved

Do Not Sell My Personal Information