🌱 Police Department Vacancies + Pearl River Flood Stage

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

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First, today's weather:

Sunshine and pleasant. High: 70 Low: 52.

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Here are the top three stories today in Jackson:

1. Assistant Chief Joseph Wade is warning the Jackson City Council's Public Safety Committee that the Jackson Police Department has 100 officer vacancies and 67 civilian position vacancies. The department is currently budgeted for 356 officers and 199 civilian support positions. Wade assures that beats are covered and is actively working with the resources the department has been dealt with. (WLBT)
2. The Hinds County Sheriff's Office will be receiving $1 million in federal funding through the American Rescue Plan Act. The money was unanimously approved by the county board of supervisors. The money will be reportedly used to upgrade the department fleet system and technology. (WAPT Jackson)
3. Jackson's Pearl River is entering a flood stage. The announcement was made by the National Weather Service and indicates that the river's average height will be 28 feet. The rise is attributed to the almost six inches of rainfall that the area received at the beginning of the month. (WJTV)

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Today in Jackson:

• Pearl: Toddler Story Time At The Pearl Public Library (10:00 AM)
• JPS School Board Meeting At The Jackson Public School District (5:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Mississippi Animal Rescue League shares a touching adoption update. Tina Lee of Jackson recently adopted one of the shelter's adorable kittens, who won Lee's heart with her beautiful coat and charming personality. (Facebook)
• The Mississippi Museum of Natural Science educates the community on physical adaptations. Click to watch the video with Conservation Educator Deb Davis. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right. I'll see you around!

— 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.