🌱 'Prove 'Em Wrong' Signs In Jackson + Mental Health Town Hall

Happy Friday, people of Jackson! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. Here's everything you need to know today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Breezy; a strong a.m. t-storm. High: 76 Low: 45.

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Here are the top three stories in Jackson today:

1. Over the past months, signs with the message "Prove 'Em Wrong" have been popping up across Jackson. Local advocate Vince Gordon is behind the signage, which he hopes to stop gun violence in the city, especially among Black youth. Gordon has received donations from Jackson police officers, businesses, and more to spread the message. (WLBT)
2. On Saturday, Mar. 26, Hinds Behavioral Health Services will host its I Am "Mental Health" Fair and Town Hall. The event will take place in the clinic's parking lot and conference area from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with a community roundtable on COVID and mental health scheduled for 12:30 p.m. Guests can enjoy free health screenings, food trucks, music, prizes, and more. (WJTV)
3. An early Thursday morning blaze destroyed a home in South Jackson. When fire crews arrived at the residence Pine Tree Drive, the house was completely engulfed in flames; no one was inside the house when the fire started. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. (WAPT Jackson)

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Today in Jackson:

• Fantastic Friday Story Time - Medgar Evers Boulevard Library (10:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Jackson police have investigated seven homicides in less than two weeks, with four in the last week alone. (WAPT Jackson)
• The City of Jackson is requesting grant proposals from art groups and other community organizations for art and cultural projects. The funding comes from the Department of Human and Cultural Services for projects that support education and art activities. (Press Release Desk)
• Find your next dream home here in Jackson with this week's roundup of local property listings. (Jackson Patch)

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— 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.