Event To Fight Obesity + Rally For Reproductive Rights

Good morning, Jackson! Let's get you all caught up to start this Tuesday, October 5 off on an informed note. Here are the most important things going on in Jackson today.

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First, today's weather:

Humid with a t-storm in spots. High: 82 Low: 63.

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Here are the top stories in Jackson today:

1. Two Mississippi organizations held an event to fight obesity in downtown Jackson. Mississippi Moves and Mississippi School of Health Services and Careers partnered up and offered a free event on Farish Street. There were plant-based tacos available, free vital screenings, and a career fair for health and wellness. (WAPT Jackson)
2. Days before the Supreme Court will start its new term, a non-profit held a rally in Jackson for abortion justice. Sisters Helping Every Woman Rise and Organize (SHERO) brought women together on Saturday, holding signs such as "Keep your laws off my body" and "Fight for women's rights."The group's executive director, Michelle Colon, was quoted as saying, "This has never been about safety for women. It's never been about their lives. It's never been about medicine or health. This has always been about overturning Roe v. Wade." (WLBT)
3. Jackson chef Enrika Williams competed against Food Network's Bobby Flay this week on national television. (WJTV)
4. Hundreds of people attended the Battle of the Bands event in Jackson at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium on Saturday. (WLBT)
5. Jurassic Quest will be coming to the Jackson Convention Complex from Oct. 22-24 and will feature over 100 photorealistic dinosaurs. (WAPT Jackson)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. I'll see you around! If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— 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.