🌱 Red Carpet Event In Jackson + Great Southern Gun & Knife Show

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First, today's weather:

Sunny and warmer. High: 62 Low: 34.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Jackson today:

1. Over the weekend, hundreds of spectators attended a red-carpet event for a film shot in Jackson. The blockbuster movie "A Day to Die" was filmed in Jackson last April. Some cast members include Bruce Willis, Kevin Dillion, and others. The movie will only be released to select theaters. (WLBT)
2. The Great Southern Gun and Knife Show was held this weekend in Jackson. According to the show's director, there are benefits to buying from the trade show as opposed to a retailer, including better deals and less wait time. The next show will be held in July. (WJTV)
3. Jackson is in for a beautiful week of sunshine! High temperatures will be in the 60s and 70s through Thursday, with lows in the high 30s and 40s. Get the full week's weather forecast on Patch. (Jackson Patch)

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Today in Jackson:

• Game Changers Exhibit At Mississippi Museum Of Natural Science (8:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• "Rocky's House" promotes the Mississippi Children's Museum's literacy campaign, Talk from the Start, and its mission to raise awareness that talking to and with children from birth is essential to learning to read. The exhibition is presented in partnership with the Barksdale Reading Institute and is on view through Mar. 21. (Facebook)
• The winners in the BEST of Jackson Food category are live! Thank you to all that voted and to the fantastic chefs, bartenders, and staff that create incredible food, drinks, and atmosphere for us to enjoy. See the winners at the link. (Facebook)
• RSVP for free and send in your questions on critical race theory for the next Mississippi in the Know: Legislative Breakfast. The event is happening this Thursday in person at Basil's Downtown in Jackson or on Facebook Live. (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.