🌱 JPS College Fair + MDOH Reaches Out To Spanish Community

Happy Saturday, Jackson! Here's everything you need to know going on locally today.

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First, today's weather:

Sunny, breezy and cooler. High: 72 Low: 47.

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Here are the top stories in Jackson today:

1. A districtwide college fair introduced Jackson Public Schools' students to post-graduation options. The fair had over 30 colleges and universities from Mississippi and surrounding areas. About 1,200 high school seniors attended. (WAPT Jackson)
2. The Mississippi health department attempted to reach the Spanish community to fight against COVID-19. Medical leaders from the state hosted a virtual Spanish-language town hall to provide information and answer questions about the pandemic. (WAPT Jackson)
3. Jackson Police are investigating a deadly shooting at a One Stop gas station. (WJTV)
4. The Ridgeland Scarecrow Trail contest, hosted by Keep Ridgeland Beautiful and Visit Ridgeland, is on display on West Jackson Street. (Northside Sun)
5. A $5.5 million bond was approved to renovate the Russell C. Davis Planetarium. (WLBT)

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Today in Jackson:

• October Volunteer Saturday - The Good Samaritan Center (9:00 AM)
• Pops I - Oscar Classics - Mississippi Symphony Association (7:30 PM)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday! I'll catch up with you bright and early Monday morning with a new update. If you're liking these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— 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.