The Morning Journal's digital-first news delivery is expanding. Now you can get our breaking news alerts by text message to your phone, as well as weather forecasts and alerts.

All you need to do is text MJNEWS to 22700, and you'll start receiving news alerts daily. Our service is free. Your phone system's normal message and data rates may apply. For weather forecasts and alerts text MJWEATHER to 22700.

Mobile news and weather alerts mean you're always in the loop, even when you're on the go and away from your computer.

Stay on top of the news latest local news and major breaking national and international headlines. Just text  MJNEWS to 22700 and text MJWEATHER to 22700 to get started.

Community Media Lab blogger Jim Brooks is showing what citizen journalism is all about in his Outside the Lines blog. Jim spotted a problem in a local park and it raised a question in his mind that ties into another local issue. He's digging for answers and will keep us all informed. To read more about it, click here.