🌱 $150M Tech District Coming To Jackson + Santa Comes To M-Bar

Happy Monday, people of Jackson! Let's get this day started. Here's everything you need to know in town today.

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First, today's weather:

Sun and areas of low clouds. High: 79 Low: 63.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Jackson today:

1. Construction is slated to begin next year on the first phase of a $150 million tech district planned near downtown Jackson. The tech headquarters and Innovation Station are just two features of the first phase of the mixed-use JXN Tech District. The project, which will stretch along Gallatin Street, will include residential and retail space, as well as a grocery store and event center. (WLBT)
2. As part of an annual tradition, a Jackson restaurant gave back to the community in one of the merriest ways possible. The M-BAR Sports Grill hosted Santa Claus to help celebrate Christmas a day early with three families in need. The parents and 10 children enjoyed a turkey and ham meal, as well as gifts from each of their Christmas lists. (WAPT Jackson)
3. Jackson police are investigating a deadly Christmas Eve shooting on Parkway Avenue. An unknown male was shot multiple times at Grove Park and died from his injuries. There is no suspect or motive at this time. (WAPT Jackson)
4. JPD needs help identifying suspect who broke into Medgar Evers Blvd. business (WLBT)
5. M-Bar hosts Christmas giveaway in Jackson (WJTV)

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Today in Jackson:

• Christmas Basketball Tournament - Jackson Public School District (10:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Looking for a way to spend time off from school? Visit the Mississippi Children's Museum for Magic Monday, where you can enjoy extra hours of inspiration and fun. (Facebook)
• In honor of Kwanzaa, enjoy a throwback performance by the Jackson State University African Drum & Dance Ensemble. (Facebook)
• Jackson Fire Department Fire Captain Freddie White and Lieutenant Michael Linzy spent the afternoon of Christmas Eve gifting bikes to local children. (Facebook)

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— Kayla Harrison

About me: Kayla Harrison is a Writing Arts professor, as well as a freelance writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She holds a Master's Degree in Writing Arts and is grateful to incorporate writing into everything she does. In her free time, you can find her listening to podcasts, writing poetry, and visiting local coffee shops.