🌱 Cannabis Testing Laboratory Accreditation + Jackson Clean-Up Event

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 67 Low: 44.

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Here are the top three stories today in Jackson:

1. The first analytical cannabis testing laboratory in Mississippi to begin the accreditation process is Jackson-based Steep Hill Mississippi. The process will be conducted by Perry Johnson Laboratory Accreditation, which is a third-party accreditation body that verifies a lab's ability to test and produce reliable data. Governor Reeves signed the state's medical marijuana law in February. (WAPT Jackson)
2. A neighborhood clean-up event is being hosted by the City of Jackson on Friday. The clean-up begins at the Cash Savers parking lot at 7:30 a.m. The city is encouraging anyone to attend and to bring a team to help remove garbage and debris from the community. Efforts will be focused on Siwell Road, Raymond Road, Maddox Road, and Chadwick Drive. (WJTV)
3. Neighbors in the Broadmoor community have not seen garbage collection since Mar. 31, according to community members. The city's garbage collection contract is currently being disputed. According to the Broadmoor community, the issue is more of a safety concern since it is trash. (WJTV)

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Today in Jackson:

• Flowood: Book Trivia At The G. Chastaine Flynt Memorial Library (5:30 PM)
• Pearl: Teen Nite At Pearl Public Library (5:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Mississippi sunsets are one-of-a-kind. Where is your favorite place to watch the sunset? Click to see the photo. (Instagram)
• The Mississippi Children's Museum is offering a unique opportunity to speak with Coach Mike Leach. Click to learn how to enter. (Facebook)
• Angel Harris is this month's City of Jackson Employee Spotlight. Congratulations! (Twitter)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! See you all tomorrow for another 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.