Fatal Hwy 80 Shooting + Dollar Tree Incident + 3-Car Crash

Hello, people of Jackson! Kayla Harrison here with today's edition of the Jackson Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 81 Low: 56.

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Here are the top stories today in Jackson:

1. A man was shot to death at Lynch Street and Highway 80 in Jackson. The 28-year-old victim, Christopher Johnson, was shot multiple times before succumbing to his injuries at Merit Health. The police are searching for a suspect and motive at this time. (WAPT Jackson)
2. Jackson police responded to an incident at the Dollar Tree on Greenway Drive where one person was transported to the hospital via ambulance. There was also a shooting nearby on I-20 W., but police are unsure if the two incidents are related. (WJTV)
3. A three-vehicle crash in downtown Jackson left several people injured; their conditions were not reported. (WLBT)
4. The Operation Safe Corners Task Force is set to address the panhandling among the homeless in Jackson. (WLBT)
5. Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, in partnership with Molina Healthcare of Mississippi, will host a drive-thru vaccine clinic in Carthage on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.(WJTV)

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Today in Jackson:

• Celebrate National Daughters Day With 15 Percent Off Flowers - FTD Flowers (9:00 PM)
• MS Valley & Southern Luncheon - Jackson Convention Complex (All Day)
• Symphony and Cicadas - Music Under the Oaks (7:30 PM)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday! I'll see you back in your inbox Monday morning with your next update. If you're into these newsletters, consider bringing some of your friends and neighbors into the fold. You can send them this link to subscribe. Have a great weekend!

— 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.