Garage Field Hospital Dismantled + School Mask Mandate Opinions

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 84 Low: 59.

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Here are the top stories today in Jackson:

1. A UMMC garage field hospital is being dismantled as Mississippi continues to struggle with ICU capacity of only 10 available beds. Samaritan's Purse established the additional field hospital; however, the unit is being demobilized due to a temporary increase of health care workers and a decrease in COVID-19 hospitalizations. (Clarion Ledger)
2. Parents voice differing opinions on mask requirements in the Jackson metro school districtwith some strongly against and other strongly for the policy. Most school districts across the state have responded to the sharp increase in cases by implementing a mask requirement for students and staff. (Clarion Ledger)
3. The Jackson Police Department is investigating the death of a 34-year old man who was discovered with multiple gunshots in the trunk of a car. (WLBT)
4. JPS honors the life and legacy of North Jackson Elementary School science teacher, Theodora Bridges. (WLBT)
5. The Partnership for a Healthy Mississippi receives $2.5 million in funding from the national anti-hunger organization, MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger, which will aid in reducing food insecurities caused by the pandemic. (WJTV)

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