Business, economics, and what is coming next in Jackson.
The city announced a full $3.1 million match in four installments. Mississippi Home Corporation’s published manual caps supportive services at $300,000 and rental assistance at $500,000 per applicant.
By Jackson Wire Staff · October 23, 2026 · 3 min read
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The Wire searched the Hinds County index for Trustmark Bank, Blue Owl, Owl and RCAF Acquisition Trust. No branch conveyance appears. The purchase agreement says the buyer may take title through entities it designates.
October 19, 2026 · 4 min read
Stirling’s own case study dates the Westland Plaza closing to October 2025, and the deal nearly collapsed. A year later, no deed, permit, or lease filing names the new owner.
October 18, 2026 · 4 min read
The purchase agreement says the 34 branch addresses and per-property prices sit on an exhibit the bank withheld. Six weeks after closing, the Hinds County index shows no deed from Trustmark Bank to any buyer.
October 17, 2026 · 4 min read
Jackson’s monthly check from the Department of Revenue edged down from a year earlier, while Ridgeland and Brandon posted double-digit gains and Pearl fell sharply.
October 16, 2026 · 2 min read
Arlington’s own press release is dated April 29 and puts first deliveries in fall 2027. It states no project cost, and no rents or floor plans are published anywhere yet.
October 16, 2026 · 3 min read
JXN Water’s newly released transition plan recommends an independent public authority to run Jackson’s water and sewer systems, rejecting Mayor John Horhn’s push for city-appointed majority control.
October 16, 2026 · 3 min read
Prado Lofts is under construction and the Dolce hotel has started dirt work. The Prado Conservatory, rezoned in August, is still on paper, and the land is held by a company that is not PraCon.
October 15, 2026 · 4 min read
Jackson’s 183-day data center moratorium is one-third spent with no permanent rules adopted and no hearing scheduled, as Mayor Horhn warns the city may lose the projects entirely.
October 15, 2026 · 3 min read
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New laws, explained in plain words.
SB 2588 · in effect
New law requires citizenship checks of Mississippi voters against a federal databaseSB 2710 · in effect
Teens who carry a gun during a violent crime now go straight to adult courtHB 1662 · in effect
Divorcing parents now start at a 50-50 custody split