SUMMARY: The Mississippi Attorney General‘s Office has instructed the City of Jackson to transfer the deed of Smith-Wills Stadium back to the state, citing a breach of the 1944 deed’s terms requiring the land to be used for park purposes. Attorney General Lynn Fitch, referencing House Bill 1983, gave the city until September 30, 2024, to comply or face legal action. The City of Jackson, represented by spokesperson Melissa Faith Payne, disagrees with the breach claim and plans to contest the decision to retain ownership of the stadium, which currently serves as the home of the Hank Aaron Sports Academy.

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SUMMARY: Magee police arrested a man, Willie Jones, for walking near Magee High School with a machete on September 17. Officers responded to a call about the incident, and when they arrived, they found Jones still holding the weapon. In addition to the machete charge, he was also arrested for felony possession of methamphetamine. Police Chief Denis J. Borges emphasized the importance of safety and assured the community that while there was no immediate danger to students, they take potential threats seriously to safeguard children and the community.

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SUMMARY: A groundbreaking ceremony for the West Rankin Parkway project took place in Pearl, Mississippi. This new four-mile, four-lane highway, also known as State Route 477, will connect Pearl to Flowood, linking U.S. 80 to State Route 468. The project involves grading, drainage, and bridge construction, with a budget of nearly $60 million awarded to Eutaw Construction Company, Inc. The Mississippi Department of Transportation estimates the completion date for the project to be in spring 2027.

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