🌱 JPS Cyber Security Measures + Jackson Calling For Equal Pay

Morning, neighbors! Kayla Harrison here with a brand-new issue of the Jackson Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 67 Low: 52.

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Here are the top three stories in Jackson today:

1. Jackson Public Schools have partnered with cyber-professionals and implemented prevention measures after a 2020 cyberattack. The attackers attempted to encrypt files and have the district pay a ransom for their return. The school, however, was able to recover the files without the payment. (WJTV)
2. The city of Jackson joined The Mississippi Women's Economic Security Initiative. A letter was sent to the legislature calling for the passage of equal pay protection legislation. (Press Release Desk)
3. Over 1,500 Mississippi households will receive $1K this week from MDHS. The money is emergency financial assistance and is made possible by the authorization of the American Rescue Plan Act. (WLBT)

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Today in Jackson:

• Lindsey Stirling - Christmas Program 2021 - Thalia Mara Hall (9:00 PM)
• Photos With Santa - Northpark (11:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The Mississippi Museum of Art will host their most anticipated winter celebration of the year, the Art Party 2022, on Jan. 15. Tickets are on sale now. Join the party #ArtPartyMMA and support the Museum under the stars. (Instagram)
• A Mississippi Market Co-op gift card is a great last-minute gift idea for friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers. They can use it to buy their favorite foods or pay for a co-op membership. (Instagram)
• Mississippi Children's Museum is looking for people to join its team. Anyone who is looking for an opportunity to do creative, purposeful work would be a great candidate. They have both full-time and part-time positions available. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next 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. 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.