Morning, everybody! I’m back with your fresh copy of the Jackson Patch newsletter. Here’s all the local news you need to know right now.

But first, today’s weather:

A couple of p.m. t-showers. High: 87 Low: 72.

Here are the top three stories today in Jackson:

1. Jackson resident Johnny Dickenson disputes the claim made by third-party water manager Ted Henifin that the water in Jackson is safe to drink. Dickenson describes the water as brown, smelly, oily, and soapy, expressing concerns about its impact on his health. Despite Henifin’s assertion, Dickenson calls for immediate action to address the issue, highlighting the financial burden of relying on bottled water. (WLBT)
2. Budding singers with dreams of becoming the next “American Idol” have an opportunity to get closer to their aspirations. The Mississippi State Fairgrounds announced a partnership with American Idol, bringing the first round of auditions to Mississippi. Interested individuals can find more information and register for auditions on the fair’s website. The Mississippi State Fair will be held Oct. 5-15. (WAPT)
3. Antwyn Roach, 42, was arrested and charged with multiple felonies after a failed traffic stop resulted in a car wreck involving police on Friday. Capitol Police attempted to pull over Roach, who was driving erratically, leading to a collision with a police cruiser. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported in the accident. Roach faces charges including felony fleeing, possession of MDMA and OxyContin with intent to distribute while in possession of a firearm, convicted felon in possession of a firearm, and aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer. (WLBT)

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• Hattiesburg Zoo: All Together Now At R G Bolden/Anna Bell Moore Library (10:45 AM)
• CMBS Presents Blue Monday In The Red Room At Hal & Mal’s (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• New homes have been listed for sale in the Jackson area! Get all the property details at the link. (Jackson Patch)
• Socks, a 5-month-old short-haired cat, is looking for his fur-ever home! He is located at the Mississippi Animal Rescue League and his adoption fee is only $125. See how cute he is at the link! (Mississippi Animal Rescue League via Facebook)
• Congratulations to the conservation officers from the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) who were awarded the “Fittest in the Nation” title at the 21st annual National LawFit Challenge held last month. (Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks via Facebook)

That’s it for today. I’ll be in your inbox tomorrow with your next 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.