Jackson MS News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire cover art

Jackson MS News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

Jackson MS News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

By: The Local Wire
Listen for free

Daily 2-minute local news for Jackson, Mississippi (United States): key incidents, city decisions, events, weather, and trending stories. Fresh every day.

Powered by The Local Wire.

 Daily Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Jackson: Airport trial kicks off as Jackson and Mississippi clash over control | June 21

    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.
    Show More Show Less
    1 min
  • Jackson: Armed robbery leaves 1 dead, 1 injured in Jackson | June 20

    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.
    Show More Show Less
    2 mins
  • Jackson: Police shooting of 1-year-old boy sparks racial tensions in Jackson | June 19

    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.
    Show More Show Less
    2 mins
adbl_web_anon_alc_button_suppression_t1
No reviews yet