🌱 Separate Shootings Injure Two Men + Minor Relief At Gas Pumps

Hey, Jackson! Let's get this Saturday started off right. Here's everything happening today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Plenty of sun. High: 71 Low: 46.

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Here are the top three stories in Jackson today:

1. On Thursday, two men were injured in separate local shooting incidents. Both shootings occurred around 5:00 p.m., and the victims reportedly suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Jackson Police are currently investigating both shootings. (WJTV)
2. After weeks of rising fuel costs, gas prices are finally down $0.05 per gallon in Jackson compared to last week. As of Mar. 24, the current price is $3.94 per gallon. The average price per gallon in Mississippi is $3.92. (WJTV)
3. Jackson residents are concerned after viewing a video showing vacant Rowan Middle School being vandalized. The footage captures a group of people setting fires, rummaging through rooms, and brandishing guns. (WAPT Jackson)

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Today in Jackson:

• Showtime Movie Matinee At Medgar Evers Boulevard Library (1:00 PM)
• CoBuilders Pitch Event At Mississippi Polymer Institute (3:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The official cocktails for the Bicentennial Celebration have been revealed by the City of Jackson. The "Biccent-tini" and "Soul Stirrer" are made with sparkling seltzer and Jackson cathead vodka. (WJTV)
• The W.K. Kellogg Foundation has awarded the Jackson Medical Mall Foundation $1.6 million. The funds will be used over 17 months to increase health and economic mobility for low-income minority/females. (WJTV)
• Children's of Mississippi Urgent Care has expanded its hours. Patients will now be seen from 8 a.m to 8 p.m, Monday through Friday. The clinic has a lab and radiology facilities for testing and x-rays to be done on-site. (Press Release Desk)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you all tomorrow 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.