🌱 Female Body Found + Old General Electric Building Fire

Hello again, Jackson! Important update: You all, as readers, have made the Jackson Daily so successful that it is my honor to announce the next stage of the newsletter. Patch is looking for a local writer and entrepreneur to take the helm of the Jackson Daily. Although I have loved getting to know this community, we want to pass the torch to someone truly local to write about Jackson long term. So if you're interested in earning extra income while making this newsletter a more valuable resource for your neighbors, learn more and apply here.

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First, today's weather:

Cooler with clouds and sun. High: 52 Low: 27.

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Here are the top three stories in Jackson today:

1. The American Civil Liberties Union of Mississippi has issued a letter to the Jackson Police Department urging the department to end its Ticket, Arrest, Tow program. The program has been in effect since last month and allegedly does not operate on probable cause. The ACLU also claims that the penalties issued disproportionately impact communities of color and those experiencing poverty. (WJTV)
2. The Jackson Fire Department responded to a fire that broke out about 2 p.m. at the old General Electric building on Highway 80. According to officials with the department, the fire broke out on Thursday around 2 p.m. and the building was abandoned. The building is located near the old Coca-Cola plant and no injuries related to the fire have been reported. (WAPT Jackson)
3. On Tuesday, a woman who was found dead with gunshot wounds was located on Forest Avenue and Clay Street. Her body did not have any identification and fingerprints revealed no matches, according to the State Crime Lab. According to officials, no suspects have been announced and those with information related to the shooting are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers. (WAPT Jackson)

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Today in Jackson:

• Celebrating Black History Month with Weekday Movies and Documentaries At The Medgar Evers Boulevard Library (11:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• According to the US National Weather Service, the region is at risk of tornadoes and damaging winds. Click for the full weather report. (Facebook)
• Mississippi Animal Rescue League presents Lulu, the female German Shepherd who is looking for a forever home. Click to see if this 2-3-year-old dog would be a good fit for your family. (Facebook)
• Copperhead snakes are responsible for the highest number of venomous snake bites, but that's because they're accustomed to living close to humans and there are more interactions. Visit the link to learn more facts about Copperheads from the Jackson Zoo. (Facebook)

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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. In her free time, you can find her listening to podcasts, writing poetry, and visiting local coffee shops.