🌱 Jackson Native On 'Top Chef' + 7 JPS Buildings Go Virtual

Hey, Jackson! It's Thursday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Increasing clouds and warmer. High: 56 Low: 36.

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Here are the top three stories today in Jackson:

1. A Jackson native is slated to appear on the 19th season of Bravo's "Top Chef," returning on Mar. 10. Nick Wallace is the founder of various culinary businesses as well as the nonprofit Creativity Kitchen, which works with Jackson Public Schools to provide nutritious meals and educate students on healthy eating. Wallace will be competing against 14 other U.S.-based chefs as they cook up iconic regional dishes. (WJTV)
2. Seven Jackson schools shifted to virtual learning today due to ongoing water pressure issues across the city. After-school programs at virtual school sites are also canceled for the day. Affected students are eligible to pick up a Nutrition on the Go breakfast and lunch at their home schools. (WJTV)
3. On Wednesday, the Mississippi State Department of Health reported its 10th pediatric death from COVID-19. Statewide, only 7% of 5-to-11-year-olds and 37% of 12-to-17-year-olds have been vaccinated; none of the children who died had received the vaccine. (WAPT Jackson)

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Today in Jackson:

• Anime/Comic Book Club Virtual Program For Teens - Quisenberry Library (4:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Jackson Police Department's Public Information Officer Sam Brown spoke on the shooting incident on Capitol Street and Lamar Street. View the whole video here. (Facebook)
• Yesterday, the Mississippi Rapid Response Coalition partnered with the city of Jackson to distribute cases of bottled water amid the city's water pressure problems. (WAPT Jackson)
• A late show has been added to comedian Kevin Hart's performance in Jackson on Feb. 18. Tickets for all shows are on sale as of today! (WJTV)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. See you all tomorrow morning 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.