🌱 Record Homicides In Hinds Co. + Spay & Neuter Gets $24K Grant

Good morning, neighbors! It's me again, Kayla Harrison, your host of the Jackson Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Turning cloudy and warmer. High: 65 Low: 60.

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Here are the top three stories today in Jackson:

1. Record homicides have caused a pandemic of their own for Hinds County Coroner's Office. There were around 159 homicides in 2021, and more children and juveniles were victims than in previous years. The coroner's office is praying this year will not be a repeat. (WLBT)
2. Mississippi Spay & Neuter received a grant to assist low-income dog guardians. The $24,690 grant was given by Dogs Trust USA. It will be used to spay and neuter 312 dogs in low-income households located in various counties. (WJTV)
3. In Mississippi, a prescription is no longer needed for Pseudoephedrine products. Pseudoephedrine helps relieve allergies, but it's also the primary ingredient in meth. Sheriffs are worried that this will increase the number of meth labs, but the Public Safety Commissioner is confident that the state can provide proper regulation and oversight. (WLBT)

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Today in Jackson:

• Dumpster Day - Metrocenter Mall (8:00 AM)
• Movie Matinee - R.G. Bolden / Anna Bell-Moore Library (10:30 AM)
• Showtime Movie Matinee - Medgar Evers Boulevard Library (1:00 PM)
• Indoor Track -Ice Breaker Invitational (1:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Mississippi Studios shared that tickets are on sale now for Widowspeak playing at Polaris Hall on May 6. The Northwest natives take the stage with catchy dream pop melodies and warm, expansive arrangements from their new album, 'Plum.' (Instagram)
• East Miss Community College will have Friday night dinner at the Lion Halls Center once again. Join them for a delicious menu in Mulligan's! Call 662.328.4837 for more information. (Instagram)
• The Mississippi Children's Museum wants you to join their team! MCM is on the hunt for fun people to fill full-time and part-time positions. They are looking for a Senior Accountant, Executive Assistant to the President/CEO, Camp Director, Facilities and Grounds Associate, Visitor Assistant, and Guest Services Associate. (Facebook)

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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.