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Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Liquidation Notice to Creditors of Jackson Area Federal Credit Union (ncua.gov) — A Jackson-based credit union at 5675 Highway 18 West has been placed into involuntary liquidation, and anyone owed money must file a written proof of claim with federal regulators by January 8, 2027. If you're a member or creditor in Jackson, missing that deadline could mean permanently losing your right to collect, so review your accounts and gather documentation now.
2. Transforming Juvenile Probation initiative underway in Hinds County (darkhorsepressnow.com) — Youth advocates and officials in Jackson are launching a year-long effort to overhaul juvenile probation and diversion, centered at the SPACE Youth Diversion and Enrichment Center in the Jackson Medical Mall. With Jackson police, Jackson Public Schools, nonprofits, and county leaders involved, the initiative aims to keep more local kids out of detention by tackling truancy, transportation, mental health stigma, and resource gaps.
3. Armed Demonstrators Protesting Tasia Fortune's Murder Were Peaceful, Jackson Police Chief Says (mississippifreepress.org) — Jackson residents are hearing from city leaders after armed demonstrators with the Fred Hampton Gun Club and Black Panther Party marched peacefully in response to high-profile deaths, including that of 29-year-old Tasia Fortune. Police Chief RaShall Brackney told the Jackson City Council the event complied with Mississippi's open-carry laws while intelligence units monitored for threats. At the same meeting, she announced new arrests in Fortune's killing, as her family pressed for answers and lawmakers weighed whether local permitting rules should change.
4. Jackson Area Federal Credit Union Closes; Five Star Credit Union Assumes Members and Shares (ncua.gov) — Residents who banked with Jackson Area Federal Credit Union should know the institution has been liquidated, with Five Star Credit Union taking over member accounts while federal insurance keeps deposits protected. Regulators say the Jackson-based credit union was insolvent and operating unsafely, prompting conservatorship in May and closure now. Members can continue accessing their money and are urged to contact Five Star or NCUA with questions.
5. Jackson City Hall meeting called to educate residents on data centers (wapt.com) — A packed meeting at Jackson City Hall focused on explaining what data centers are and how a large facility planned near the city might affect residents. City council members and an invited tech expert argued Jackson could benefit, while some attendees criticized the event for lacking clear community benefits and public input. The debate will shape future rules on data center development in Jackson.
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