Free Legal Clinics + Unkept Neighborhood Dangers

Happy Tuesday, people of Jackson! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started off right. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in Jackson today.

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First, today's weather:

Rain in the evening and overnight. High: 88 Low: 62.

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Here are the top stories in Jackson today:

1. The Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project (MVLP) and the Sixth Chancery District in Mississippi are hosting free family law legal clinics for low-income residents. Those who take part will receive legal court documents prepared by licensed Mississippi attorneys, receive legal advice, and can prepare a will. The next two clinics will be held on Sept. 24 and Oct. 8. (Kosciusko Star Herald)
2. Kenneth Stokes, Ward 3 Councilman, and Walter James, a resident living on Carnation Street called out Jackson for the unkept neighborhood. There are collapsing foundations, burned-down houses, and overgrown lanes that are a danger to residents. (WAPT Jackson)
3. Mississippi has developed a website for reporting suspected human trafficking cases and helping victims. (Jackson Free Press)
4. Alan Hart has been chosen to lead the Ridgeland Public Works and Community Development subdivisions. (Northside Sun)
5. Dwight Yoakam will perform at City Hall Live in Brandon on Friday, Nov. 12 at 8pm. (WJTV)

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Today in Jackson:

• Catholic Charities - Jackson Convention Complex (12:00 AM)
• Membership Luncheon & Ribbon Cutting - Fortune's Kitchen (11:45 AM)
• Ribbon Cutting - Fortune's Kitchen Food Truck (12:50 PM)
• Financial Management Workshop by 100k Ideas - Innovate Mississippi (5:30 PM)

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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.

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