🌱 Man Arrested For Jxn Area Crimes + Roll-Off Dumpster Day

Morning, people of Jackson! Kayla Harrison here with your Saturday Jackson Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Cooler. High: 54 Low: 27.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Jackson:

1. The U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Region Fugitive Task Force has arrested Keshun Chambers who was wanted on several charges in the Jackson metro area. Police say the charges against Chambers include fleeing an officer, possession of a stolen vehicle, possession of controlled substance with intent to distribute, and tampering with physical evidence from events on Jan. 26. Police say he was also wanted for several carjackings. (WJTV)
2. Mockingbird Cannabis LLC has announced that it is building a facility in Hinds County. The announcement comes after Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves signed a medical marijuana law legalizing cannabis use for some health conditions. The building is expected to open in late April or May, and will be used to grow and create medical marijuana products, the company says. (The Commercial Dispatch)
3. The City of Jackson is hosting a "Roll-Off Dumpster Day" today (Feb. 12) at the Old Pepsi Building on Medgar Evers Boulevard. From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Jackson residents can bring all household furniture, small appliances, and accessories for disposal. Tires, chemicals, and gas tanks will not be accepted. (City of Jackson)

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Today in Jackson:

• Roll-Off Dumpster Day At Old Pepsi Building (8:00 AM)
• Movie Matinee At R.G. Bolden / Anna Bell-Moore Library (10:30 AM)
• Showtime Movie Matinee At Medgar Evers Boulevard Library (1:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Patty Roper is sharing entertaining ideas and teaching readers to make homemade delectable French bakery treats like French Macarons, Cream Puffs, Chocolate Eclairs, and Cinnamon Madeleines. Check out the article in Mississippi Magazine. (mississippimagazine)
• Mississippi Children's Museum was nominated for Best of Mississippi 2022! The museum is encouraging followers to show their support by voting for them in Best Museum, Best Attraction for Kids, and Best Gift Shop. (Mississippi Children's Museum)
• Hudspeth Regional Center is partnering with the Jobs for Jacksonians program to host a job fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16 at Sykes Community Center at 520 Sykes Road. (Press Release Desk)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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.