🌱 Jackson Ministry Feeds Families + Councilman Blames Businesses

Happy Friday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know going on in town today.

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First, today's weather:

Brilliant sunshine. High: 48 Low: 33.

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Here are the top three stories in Jackson today:

1. A Jackson ministry is feeding bodies and souls in the inner city. Hilltop Church and CareCenter Ministries are providing boxes of food to about 300 families every Wednesday. Sam's Club and Costco donate about 2-10,000 pounds of food each week to the ministry. (WLBT)
2. Jackson Councilman Kenneth Stokes blames the recent crimes on local businesses. He has been trying to get security cameras at local convenience store service stations where a majority of crime is taking place. Stokes also blames store owners for not adding additional security. (WJTV)
3. The Pearl Police Department named its first woman Assistant Chief. Amanda Thomasson was promoted from Captain to Assistant Chief after beginning her career 21 years ago as a dispatcher. She promises to continue to protect the people of Pearl. (WJTV)

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Today in Jackson:

• Get Inspired: A Petite Retreat - The Westin Jackson (8:00 AM)
• Farm Bureau Spotlight - Mississippi Children's Museum (10:00 AM)
• Beginner Sewing Series - Cotton Blossom Fabric Shoppe (12:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks thanks Mississippi hunters for helping them collect over 3,000 CWD samples so far this hunting season. With over a month left in the season, they ask you to submit your samples to be tested free of charge. (Facebook)
• East Miss Community College offers more options than ever, with spring classes set to begin Jan. 10 and various workforce classes starting throughout the year. Visit www.eastms.edu or give EMCC a call at 662.243.1900 or 662.476.5000 to get started with registration. (Instagram)
• Join Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area on Tuesday, Jan. 11, for the ReStore Grand Opening at 615 Stonewall Street in Jackson! The ribbon cutting is at 10 AM. Masks are required. (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow 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. In her free time, you can find her listening to podcasts, writing poetry, and visiting local coffee shops.