🌱 Job Fair In Jackson + Drive-Thru Trunk Or Treat Event

Hey, Jackson! Here's everything you need to know to get this Friday started off right.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy, warm and humid. High: 89 Low: 55.

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Here are the top stories today in Jackson:

1. Mississippi Veterans Home will host a job fair in Jackson on Oct. 20 at Tougaloo Community Center. Recruiters are looking to hire workers in positions including Registered Nurses, Licenced Practical Nurse, and Certified Nurse Assistant. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and it will abide with local safety guidelines due to COVID-19. (WJTV)
2. The Jackson Department of Parks and Recreation is set to host a drive-thru trunk or treat event on Oct. 28 at the VA Legion Softball Complex. Anyone who participates will receive treats from decorated 'Trunk or Treat' vehicles. Admission to the event is free and costumes are welcomed. (WAPT Jackson)
3. Several parents and students spoke out after a Hinds County teacher stopped returning to the classroom with no explanation from the school about why or who would be taking over the position. (WAPT Jackson)
4. Gas prices skyrocket across Mississippi due to COVID restrictions from oil companies. (WJTV)
5. Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves has taken a swing at hospitals as new deadlines are set for vaccine mandates. (WAPT Jackson)

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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.