🌱 $415K In Grants To Non-Profits + Shower Power Asks For Help

Happy Tuesday, Jackson! Here's everything you need to know going on in Jackson today.

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First, today's weather:

Cloudy, a shower, and t-storm. High: 70 Low: 58.

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Here are the top three stories today in Jackson:

1. Entergy Nuclear reported that it provided grants totaling $415,527 to non-profits in 2021. It provided these grants to places where Entergy Nuclear team members work and live, including its headquarters in Jackson, Mississippi. Overall, grants were awarded in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Michigan. (WJTV)
2. A non-profit is calling for donations after three homeless people have died from frigid temperatures in Jackson. Shower Power is asking the public for help as they work to provide a warm place to stay for those in need. The organization hopes to increase the number of hotel rooms they rent out to those without shelter. Shower Power has rented out 100 hotel rooms so far this winter. (WLBT)
3. Looking for something to do in town this February? Check out what's going on around Jackson over the next few weeks, from A Night at the Masquerade Ball to a Kevin Hart show. (WJTV)

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Today in and around Jackson:

• JPS School Board Meeting - Jackson Public School District (5:30 PM)
• Annual Winter Gathering - Flowood Chamber of Commerce (6:00 PM)
• Pearl: Bingo For Books - Pearl Public Library (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Here is the Best of Jackson 2022: Food and Drink. See if your favorite place to eat made the list! (Jackson Free Press)
• Looking for a career change? Browse new local jobs in the Jackson area. (Jackson Patch)
• The Jackson Police Department is actively searching for Keshun Chambers for carjacking. Mr. Chambers is a 19 year old Black/Male approximately 5'6" and 140lbs. (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Kayla Harrison

About me: Kayla Harrison is a Writing Arts professor, as well as a freelance writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. In her free time, you can find her listening to podcasts, writing poetry, and visiting local coffee shops.