🌱 JSU Graduate Wants To Help Others + JXN Leaders Call For Aid

Morning, neighbors! Kayla Harrison here with the latest copy of the Jackson Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Very warm with periods of sun. High: 77 Low: 60.

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Here are the top three stories in Jackson today:

1. A Jackson native graduated JSU years after losing her sight and has a vision of helping others who have experienced situations similar to hers. While at JSU she interned at the G.V. Veteran Affairs Medical Center in the Department of Recreation Therapy. Her time there made her want to work in rehabilitation after she graduated. (WLBT)
2. Jackson leaders want aid from the state and federal agencies to curb crime in the city. The Jackson City Council President is contacting law enforcement agencies, and the Police Department Chief is calling on Capitol police to increase effective patrol in their areas. (WJTV)
3. A man was arrested for burglary at a Jackson convenience store on Tuesday morning. Anthony Bailey was taken to the University of Mississippi Medical Center to treat cuts he sustained at the store, then he was taken to the police department. (WJTV)

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Today in Jackson:

• Virtual Holiday Hello - Nami (11:30 AM)
• Pearl: Game Night (Classic Card Games) - Pearl Public Library (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Jackson Fire Department is still collecting toy donations for their Toy Drive. Donations can be dropped off at any of the 21 fire stations in Jackson. (Facebook)
• The Mississippi Animal Rescue League thanked veterinarian Dr. Coward and wished him an enjoyable retirement. Dr. Coward worked at Pinewview Animal Hospital and had been a great help at MARL. (Facebook)
• Mississippi Market Co-op is reminding all LIME member-owners to renew their eligibility in the program by Jan. 26, 2022 to ensure uninterrupted discounts. To renew LIME eligibility, bring a photo ID along with an income-based financial assistance program card or letter to the co-op during the renewal period." (Instagram)

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You're officially in the loop for today! 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.