Jackson, MS news on Saturday, October 24, 2026

In Jackson, MS on Saturday, October 24, 2026: Fire at Blossom Apartments; Halloween at Farmers Market. Also: St. Jude Youth Baseball Team is hosting a 5K fundraiser to support St. Jude Children's Hospital; Shower Power is seeking donations of men's clothing and shoes in Jackson. Weather: Saturday brings mostly clear skies, 54–72°F with light winds and no rain expected.

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Firefighters battled a major fire at Blossom Apartments in Jackson on Friday; the building was evacuated.WLBT · Oct 23, 2:46 PM

News & local government

Voters can meet candidates running for Mississippi House District 70 ahead of the Nov 3 election.Mississippi Free Press · Oct 23, 5:21 PM

Events & going out

Halloween at the Market returns Sunday Oct 27 at Jackson Farmers Market with family activities.WBBJ-TV · Oct 20, 5:57 PM

Schools & kids

US News released rankings of top K-8 public schools across Mississippi.The Clarion-Ledger · Oct 23, 1:41 PM

Community & volunteering

St. Jude Youth Baseball Team is hosting a 5K fundraiser to support St. Jude Children's Hospital.WLBT · Oct 23, 5:17 PM
Shower Power is seeking donations of men's clothing and shoes in Jackson.Darkhorse Press · Oct 23, 11:37 AM

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