🌱 MS Redistricting Plans Approved + Fatal Crash Near JSU + HB 1031

Up and at 'em, Jackson! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and warmer. High: 77 Low: 48.

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Here are the top three stories in Jackson today:

1. The Mississippi House and Senate are likely to maintain Republican majorities in each chamber after approving each other's redistricting plans. Each decade, the 122 House districts and 52 Senate districts are updated in accordance with possible population changes from Census data. In the Senate, one district is being moved from southwestern Mississippi to Rankin and Smith counties near the metro Jackson area. (Jackson Free Press)
2. One person was killed in a head-on crash on Friday near Jackson State University.
   The crash happened on University Boulevard and Terry Road. The driver who was killed has been identified as killed as 71-year-old Linda Harris of Jackson. Police are still investigating the incident. (WAPT Jackson)
3. A new bill on the docket is set to create a dedicated fund for Jackson's beleaguered water and sewer system. House Bill 1031 was approved this week by both the House and the Senate. It focuses specifically on creating funding for upgrades and repairs to Jackson's water and sewer system. Specifics for the bill are yet to be announced. (Clarion Ledger)

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Today in Jackson:

• Autism Awareness Day At Willie Morris Library (10:30 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:

• Can you guess how long these beloved local restaurants have been in the Jackson area? See the legacies at the link! (WJTV)
• Richard's Disposal picked up trash in Jackson after the mayor vetoed votes against a one-year contract with the disposal company. (WAPT Jackson)
• The Jackson Police Department is asking for assistance in identifying individuals wanted in connection with the Family Dollar armed robbery just before 4 p.m. Wednesday on Terry Road. Check out the photos at the link. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday. See you all Monday morning for another update!

— 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.