Mississippi News Report — Tue, Sep 29: Jackson Standoff, Medicaid
Good evening, Mississippi. Here is your Mississippi News Report for Tuesday, September 29, 2026 — the biggest headlines from across the state, compiled from the Mississippi News Group network.
Top Stories
Jackson police chief briefs public on barricaded-subject incident
Jackson Police Chief RaShall Brackney briefed the public on a barricaded-subject incident on Dianne Drive in South Jackson. (via msnewsgroup.com)
Colom challenges Hyde-Smith to debates, calls her ‘chicken’
Colom challenged U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith to debates and called her “chicken,” in reporting originally published by Mississippi Today. (via desotocountynews.com)
Refugees, asylum seekers to lose Medicaid coverage Oct. 1
Multiple groups of lawfully present immigrants, including refugees and asylum seekers, will lose Medicaid coverage Oct. 1, in reporting originally published by Mississippi Today. (via desotocountynews.com)
DeSoto County
Olive Branch Citizens Police Academy meets K-9s, SWAT
Olive Branch Citizens Police Academy Class 34 met K-9 teams, a drone pilot and the SWAT team in Week 4, with a firing range visit coming up next. (via desotocountynews.com)
Studio 6 Plus Hotel planned for Horn Lake
A Studio 6 Plus extended-stay hotel is planned for Horn Lake by G6 Hospitality and Creative Construction. (via desotocountynews.com)
Around the State
Power outage soon expected from south side of Bruce to CR 102
The Pontotoc Electric Power Association says a power outage will soon affect the area from the south side of Bruce to CR 102, including the nursing home. (via msnewsgroup.com)
Captain Mangum holds final district meeting with MHP’s Troop G
Capt. Mangum held his final district meeting with Mississippi Highway Patrol’s Troop G as the Mississippi Department of Public Safety recognized his service and leadership. (via msnewsgroup.com)
This edition of the Mississippi News Report was compiled from reporting across the Mississippi News Group network, including msnewsgroup.com and desotocountynews.com.
