🌱 $500K Donation To Mississippi Planetarium + Armed Robbery Manhunt

Up and at 'em, Jackson! Here's everything you need to know to get this Wednesday started off right.

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First, today's weather:

A stray afternoon t-storm. High: 76 Low: 45.

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Here are the top three stories in Jackson today:

1. The Junior League of Jackson has donated $500,000 to the Mississippi Planetarium. The donation was approved after a general membership vote in February and the donation was formally announced today. The newly acquired funds will reportedly go towards the planetarium's first renovations in 40 years. (WJTV)
2. Law enforcement agencies are searching for three suspects involved in the armed robbery of a Jackson Waffle House and a Family Dollar store. According to the Jackson Police Department, they are searching for Edrick Adams, age 30, and two other unidentified suspects. Anyone with information related to the armed robbery is being directed to contact Crime Stoppers. (WLBT)
3. The Mississippi Department of Human Services of Early Childhood Care and Development's Jackson-based Resource and Referral Center reopened its doors on Tuesday. The center, located at 750 North State Street, is directly responsible for providing quality professional development assistance to local childcare providers and families. The center closed its doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (WJTV)

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Today in Jackson:

• Mississippi Entrepreneurship Forum At Innovate Mississippi (All Day)
• Pearl: Preschool Story Time At Pearl Public Library (10:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The Jackson Police Department is searching for Kristana Payne, 36-years-old. She reportedly went missing in January and was last seen in the vicinity of Eminence Row and Bailey Avenue. (Twitter)
• The City of Jackson is reminding the community to leave their uncollected garbage on the curb if the collection is delayed. The city is ensuring residents that the garbage will be collected eventually. (Twitter)
• Did you know that Sumatran Tigers enjoy the rain? Unfortunately, Jackson Zoo's Eko and Sari did not enjoy Tuesday's rain. (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. In her free time, you can find her listening to podcasts, writing poetry, and visiting local coffee shops.