🌱 Ridgeland Shooting + MS Schools Delay Food Card Distributions

Morning, Jackson! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here are the most important things going on in town today.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and warmer. High: 63 Low: 46.

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Here are the top stories in Jackson today:

1. Police identified the teen who was shot and killed at a Ridgeland apartment complex. 15-year-old Marcus Hemmingway suffered from at least two gunshot wounds in his torso and legs, but he succumbed to his injuries on the scene. The investigation is still active as police search for the suspect. (WAPT Jackson)
2. Some families are still waiting for pandemic food benefits, according to the Mississippi Department of Human Services. There was inaccurate data provided by school districts that led to delays in the distribution of pandemic food cards to these families. (Jackson Free Press)
3. The U-Haul Storage of West Jackson closed after 26 years of serving the local community.(leader-call.com)
4. A mother from Laurel was arrested after her kidnapped children were found safe in Hattiesburg. (WAPT)
5. Opera Mississippi received an $11.5K grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC) to help them recover from the past year and build upon their successes. (The Northside Sun)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. I'll catch up with you bright and early Monday with another update! If you're loving these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors on board. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— Kayla Harrison

About me: Kayla Harrison is a Writing Arts professor, as well as a freelance writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She holds a Master's Degree in Writing Arts and is grateful to incorporate writing into everything she does. In her free time, you can find her listening to podcasts, writing poetry, and visiting local coffee shops.