🌱 Brandon Elementary Recognized + Jackson Family Toy-Drive

Good morning, Jackson! Happy Thanksgiving! Please know that, like most of you, I will be taking the day off to enjoy the festivities, so there will not be a newsletter in your inbox tomorrow. We appreciate your understanding of the slight pause in the Jackson Daily, and we'll be back to our normal routine Saturday morning!

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First, today's weather:

Some rain and a thunderstorm. High: 66 Low: 37.

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Here are the top stories in Jackson today:

1. Brandon Elementary was recognized nationally as an extraordinary school in Rankin County. It was deemed a national Blue Ribbon school for closing the achievement gap between groups of children who underperform their peers. (Clarksdale Press Register)
2. A Jackson family is hosting a toy drive in honor of their daughter who was lost to gun violence. They developed Angel Kays Toy Drive to center around children who have lost parents or loved ones due to gun violence, and they want to make sure those children have a great Christmas. (WJTV)
3. Jackson city leaders have approved pay hikes for water system workers, which will be implemented by the end of 2021. (Jackson Free Press)
4. The City of Jackson's holiday season will kick off on Dec. 3 with a series of events called Capital City Lights. (Press Release Desk)
5. A Pearl police officer helped save a kidnapped 4-year-old girl and reunited her with her mother. (WJTV)

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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.