Robbery Suspect Caught On Camera + Medical Marijuana Protests

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

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First, today's weather:

Some sun with a stray t-storm. High: 87 Low: 70.

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Here are the top stories today in Jackson:

1. The Jackson Police Department report a man was caught on camera after trying to rob a woman near Poplar Boulevard. The police are trying to identify the attempted robbery suspect who was captured on surveillance video in the area. Authorities are asking if anyone has information to contact Crime Stoppers. (WAPT Jackson)
2. Mississippians protested across the state over medical marijuana. The supreme court overruled their votes in favor of a medical marijuana initiative. Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves is working with lawmakers to propose a financial plan to back a potential program. (WJTV)
3. The Mississippi Children's Museum is hosting guest artist workshops to help children learn different art styles. (WTOK)
4. The Mississippi Book Festival will be shown online due to COVID-19 concerns and the cancellation of the in-person event. (Jackson Free Press)
5. A man is in custody after a deadly shooting that took place in early September on Marwood Drive where a 15-year-old and Jaylon Beasley were shot. (WAPT Jackson)

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Today in Jackson:

• Flowood: Book Club - G. Chastaine Flynt Memorial Library (11:00 AM)
• Pearl: Friends of the Library Meeting (6:00 PM)

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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. 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.