🌱 Jackson Twins' Nike Feature + Crime Stopping City Cameras

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First, today's weather:

Low clouds may break; warm. High: 70 Low: 65.

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Here are the top stories in Jackson today:

1. 15-year-old twin sisters from Jackson are paving the way after recently being featured on a Nike commercial. Arielle and Ariana Brumfield auditioned and landed a part in the Nike commercial with Memphis Grizzlies player Ja Morant, which highlights his journey and the community's impact. The girls said they are happy to represent who they are and where they come from in a big way. They're hoping to continuously lead by example and put their hometown of Jackson on the map. (WAPT Jackson)
2. More cameras will be coming to the Capital City in the coming months to help investigators solve crimes, thanks to an agreement with Entergy approved unanimously by the Jackson City Council. The agreement will allow the city to place the cameras on Entergy light poles throughout the city, for a $250 fee per pole. City leaders say they're excited about the decision because it will expand the footprint of the Real-Time Command Center into residential areas. Deputy Chief Vincent Grizzell said they have nearly a hundred cameras all over the city of Jackson now, but those are on city-owned structures. (WLBT)
3. A man wanted on charges of sexual battery involving minors has been arrested; 34-year-old Sammie Woodard turned himself into Jackson police on Tuesday. (WJTV)
4. A 22-year-old Jackson woman is dead after a house fire in the 700 block of Lorraine Street. (WAPT Jackson)
5. Holiday donations are still needed for Children's of Mississippi patients. (WJTV)

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Today in Jackson:

• 2021 Chili Cook-Off & Grand Lighting of the Park (5:30 PM)
• Pearl: Friends of the Library Meeting (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.