🌱 Junior's College Fair + Reckless Downtown Driving Footage

Happy Friday, Jackson! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and humid. High: 85 Low: 61.

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Here are the top three stories today in Jackson:

1. Jackson State University has received a $50,000 donation from Joe Tatum, a distinguished attorney and alumnus. The funds will be used to provide concrete life skills to students for success in the business community. Tatum reportedly donated the funds because he wants to see the university flourish. (WJTV)
2. Jackson Public Schools is hosting a Juniors' College Fair on Friday. The event is an opportunity for 11th graders to learn more about college admissions, scholarships, and summer programs. The fair will be at Lanier High School on West Maple Street at 9:00 a.m. (WLBT)
3. A recent video shows dirt bikes and four-wheelers racing through downtown Jackson while drivers do donut maneuvers. The footage was captured by a 16 WAPT News viewer living in downtown Jackson. Governor Reeves' response to the footage is for the Jackson City Council to hire more law enforcement officers. (WAPT Jackson)

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Today in Jackson:

• Fantastic Friday Story Time At The Medgar Evers Boulevard Library (10:00 AM)
• Honoring Earth Day: Watch The Lorax Movie and Seed Planting Activity At The Medgar Evers Boulevard Library (2:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Jackson Fire Department congratulates Fire Captain Jimmy Jefferson on receiving the Outstanding Service Award. This prestigious award is presented by The One Hundred Club of Jackson. (Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Jackson Mississippi reports that skies will be partly cloudy with lows in the mid-50s. (Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow 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. In her free time, you can find her listening to podcasts, writing poetry, and visiting local coffee shops.