🌱 Jxn Man Challenges State Law + $4K Premium Pay For Police/Fire

Happy Friday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Cooler; cloudy, then some sun. High: 48 Low: 26.

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Here are the top three stories in Jackson today:

1. A Jackson man is challenging state laws to open a home healthcare business. Charles Slaughter said a decades-old moratorium is in the way of being able to serve the needs of people more efficiently. He, along with the Mississippi Justice Institute, filed a federal lawsuit to have the law removed from the books; however, this is only one step in the process. (WLBT)
2. The Jackson City Council approved a $4,000 premium pay for some police and fire department members. All police sergeants, corporals, fire department captains, and lieutenants employed with the city on or after March 1, 2021, will receive the payments. Annual base salaries for police sergeants and fire captains will now start at $48,000. (Free: Yahoo! News, Subscription: Clarion Ledger)
3. Jackson and Capitol police are at odds over who should investigate a deadly shooting that happened on Tuesday. JPD says Capitol police officers should have responded, but they were denying them any assistance. Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell explained that Capitol Police didn't respond because it's outside the Capitol Improvement District, which is out of the jurisdiction of the city of Jackson. (WAPT Jackson)

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Today in Jackson:

• Jackson Amateur Radio Club Trade Show - Mississippi State Fairgrounds (12:00 AM)
• Speakeasy Soiree Hosted By The Phoenix Club Of Jackson - The South Warehouse (8:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Ballet Magnificat! is thrilled to leave in one week for the first tour of the season! The company is busy in-studio working on Anchored for upcoming shows. Check out their clip from this week's rehearsals! (Facebook)
• There are plenty of ways to save at the Mississippi Market Co-op — and one of them is by joining the team! Staff members get 20% off every time they shop, enjoying groceries, wellness, and body care items at a discount. Learn more about other benefits at msmarket.coop/careers! (Instagram)
• The Mississippi Museum of Art is incredibly grateful to receive an American Rescue Plan grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. This $100,000 funding will allow MMA to provide additional outdoor programming and support jobs as they recover from the pandemic. (Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with a new 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.