🌱 Jackson Student Wins Songwriting Contest + Victim's Body Found

Good day, neighbors! Kayla Harrison here with today's Jackson Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Humid with a thunderstorm. High: 85 Low: 57.

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Here are the top stories today in Jackson:

1. A Jackson student won a national songwriting contest. Oluchi Nwaokorie was announced as one of the winners of the National Endowment for the Arts with the American Theatre Wing's 2021 Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge. Her song will be recorded by Broadway musicians and vocalists in New York City, will be streamed on music platforms, and will be compiled into a songbook. (WLBT)
2. Jackson police are investigating after a body was found on Overstreet Avenue on Wednesday afternoon. The victim was in his 20s and was shot multiple times. Police have not yet identified the victim. (WJTV)
3. Connecting Mississippi Women in Business will host a virtual lecture today from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. about Embracing the Power of Connection. (WDAM)
4. The 10th annual Purple Dress Run will be held in Jackson at 6:00 p.m. to raise awareness about domestic violence. (WJTV)
5. A nursing shortage could cut bed numbers at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. (WAPT Jackson)

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Today in Jackson:

• The Weekend! - Nami (9:00 AM)
• Flowood: Medieval Demonstrations with Shire of Iron Ox - G. Chastaine Flynt Memorial Library (6:00 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.