🌱Children's Of MS Online Wish List + Veterans Park Moves Forward

Good day, people of Jackson! It's me again, Kayla Harrison, your host of the Jackson Daily.

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First, today's weather:

A.M. showers; breezy, cooler. High: 67 Low: 35.

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Here are the top stories today in Jackson:

1. Children's of Mississippi online wish lists are encouraging the community to help with gift giving. Holiday wish lists for toys and supplies offer the community a chance to buy gifts to support families and children this season. All gifts will be shipped to the children's hospital o the University of Mississippi Medical Center campus. (Hattiesburg American)
2. The East Mississippi Veterans Memorial Park moves forward with a donation from the Sonny Montgomery Foundation. The foundation's mission is to support veterans and veterans' causes throughout the state. East Mississippi Veterans Foundation President mentioned the importance of having a place to "recognize and honor the military service men and women from East Mississippi." (Meridian Star)
3. Mississippi healthcare workers are fatigued as new coronavirus variants arise. (WJTV)
4. The U.S. Fifth Circuit heard oral arguments in the Jackson airport takeover case, and city and state leaders await their decision. (WLBT)
5. The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) will host a job fair at the Jackson Medical Mall on Dec. 14. (WJTV)

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Today in Jackson:

• Take An Interactive Tour Of The Ultimate Smart Home (9:00 PM)
• Gingerbread House Competition Viewing (9:00 AM)
• Flowood: Santa Visits the Library - G. Chastaine Flynt Memorial Library (10:30 AM)
• Christmas on the Farm (12:00 PM)
• Annual Rock N Roll Fantasy Costume Christmas Party - CASA fundraiser (6:00 PM)
• Joppa Shrine Adult Christmas Party (7:00 PM)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you tomorrow morning 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. 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.