Jackson, MS news on Tuesday, October 20, 2026
In Jackson, MS on Tuesday, October 20, 2026: Burn ban in effect; wildfire risk high in Hinds County. Also: Jackson residents raised concerns about abandoned homes, fires and illegal dumping affecting neighborhoods; Southern Poverty Law Center president visited Jackson to discuss organization's readiness to fight DOJ prosecution. Weather: Mostly clear skies today with highs around 76°F and lows near 52°F; no rain expected.
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- Hinds County is under a burn ban due to dry conditions; wildfire prevention measures are in effect.Hattiesburg American ·
News & local government
- Jackson residents raised concerns about abandoned homes, fires and illegal dumping affecting neighborhoods.WLBT ·
- Southern Poverty Law Center president visited Jackson to discuss organization's readiness to fight DOJ prosecution.Mississippi Today ·
- Police shooting of 1-year-old boy in Senatobia ruled justified; civil rights attorney questions the finding.WAPT ·
- Governor appointed Capitol Police Chief Bo Luckey to serve as Public Safety Commissioner.Mississippi Free Press ·
- Mississippi Supreme Court permanently revoked former Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba's law license.Mississippi Free Press ·
Safety & emergencies
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