Home Protected: The Jackson Advocate – August 13 – August 19, 2026By DeAnna Tisdale Johnson ● Digital Editions ● August 13, 2026There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. Local NewsGALLERY – Mississippi 811 celebrated 811 Day with a ceremonial first pitch at the Mississippi Mud Monsters game at Trustmark ParkBy Joshua Martin ● Community ● August 13, 2026GALLERY – A segment of the I-20 Frontage Road in Jackson was officially renamed Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji Marg Road, honoring the ninth Guru of the Sikh faith and his legacy of religious freedom and standing against religious persecutionBy Joshua Martin ● Community ● August 13, 2026GALLERY – The ACLU of Mississippi and a coalition of voting rights organizations gathered at the Mississippi State Capitol for a press conference focused on fairness and transparency in the state’s legislative redistricting processBy Joshua Martin ● Community ● August 11, 2026GALLERY – The Metro Jackson Attractions Association (MJAA) held its monthly meeting at the Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center in JacksonBy Joshua Martin ● Community ● August 9, 2026GALLERY – The Mississippi Federation of Democratic Women hosted a special reception to honor the founders of the Hinds County Federation of Democratic Women for their vision, leadership and lasting contributions to the organizationBy Joshua Martin ● Community ● August 4, 2026GALLERY – Community leaders, elected officials, healthcare partners and residents gathered to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the new Congressman Bennie G. Thompson Health & Wellness Center, a 23,000 square foot facility that expands access to quality healthcare in Yazoo County and the Mississippi DeltaBy Joshua Martin ● Community ● August 4, 2026Load More
