🌱 Water Problems In Ridgeland + MS Supreme Court Justice Dies

Hey, Jackson! Like many of you, the Patch staff is taking some time off for Memorial Day, so you won’t see this newsletter in your inbox for a few days. We’ll be back soon, but in the meantime, here’s what’s happening in and around town this weekend.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 86 Low: 63.

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Here are the top three stories today in and around Jackson:

1. People in nearby Ridgeland reported a lack of water pressure the morning of Sunday, May 28, leading to repairs by the local water department. Per Ridgeland Police Chief Bryan Myers, as of Sunday morning, the water department was working to locate a broken pipe somewhere near Lincolnshire. Myers said, "This issue is causing low pressure in the area near Lincolnshire." (WAPT Jackson)
2. Former Mississippi Supreme Court Presiding Justice Kay B. Cobb passed on Friday, May 26, at her home in Lenoir City, Tennessee, at 81 years old. As of Saturday, May 27, a date has not been announced for a memorial service, which is still being planned. Cobb was the second woman to serve on the Mississippi Supreme Court, from 1999 to 2007. (WJTV)
3. Jackson Zoo seems to be turning a corner after a recent staff shortage and after failing USDA inspection. "We are fully staffed. Knock on something real quick," said Dep. Director David Wetzel. Since the Zoo was cited by the USDA for a shortage of employees, it's bounced back, with only three vacant positions as of May 28, according to Wetzel. (WAPT Jackson)

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Today in and around Jackson:

• Memorial Day Mass At 403 E. South St. (9:00 AM)
• Summer Art Camp At Mississippi Museum Of Art (9:00 AM)
• CMBS Presents Blue Monday In The Red Room At Hal & Mal's (7:00 PM)
• Free Live Trivia At Lost Pizza Co., Brandon (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Mississippi Animal Rescue League wants you to meet Ivy, a 7-week-old Siamese kitten. This adorable and friendly cat is great with other feline companions, is vaccinated, and will be spayed once she reaches the appropriate age, available for adoption with an affordable fee of $125. (Mississippi Animal Rescue League via Facebook)
• The Mississippi Braves are celebrating their recent win over the Pensacola Blue Wahoos. Congratulations! (Mississippi Braves via Instagram)
• The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) shared a public service message inspired by the jam band Widespread Panic, which is currently touring in Mississippi. See more about MDOT traffic and how to plan your trip right here! (Mississippi Department of Transportation via Facebook)

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That's it for today. See you all soon for another update!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.