SUMMARY: Agents from the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) are looking into an officer-involved shooting in Jackson that occurred on September 8. According to Bailey Martin from the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, officers responded to a call for service when a suspect tried to hit an officer with a vehicle. The officer fired their weapon, injuring the suspect, who sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Fortunately, the officer was not seriously harmed. The MBI will share the investigation’s findings with the Mississippi Attorney General‘s Office upon completion.

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SUMMARY: En Masse is a community collaborative art event in Starkville, Mississippi, organized by the MSU Department of Art and Galleries, the Del Rendon Foundation, and the Starkville Area Arts Council. The all-day exhibition encourages local artists and community members to showcase and create art together, regardless of their artistic background. Initiated by musician Joe DeVita’s request for a gallery performance, the event has expanded to include various art forms, fostering inclusivity and collaboration. Attendees, like Addie Claire Stephens and Taggert King, expressed the importance of community involvement in art creation, with displays of artworks available in Freeman Hall post-event.

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SUMMARY: On September 11, 2023, over 300 participants, including firefighters from various departments, gathered at Cadence Bank Arena in Tupelo, Mississippi, to honor the heroes of 9/11 through an annual stair climb event. The climb, equivalent to 110 stories, symbolizes the height of the World Trade Center. Tupelo Fire Department‘s Sergeant Garner Holcomb and organizer Melinda Monts emphasized the significance of remembering the sacrifices made by first responders that day. Fire Chief Brad Robinson expressed the emotional connection felt among local firefighters, highlighting a shared commitment to service regardless of distance. The event hopes to attract even more participants next year.

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