🌱 Solving Crime In Jackson + $75M To Help Jackson Communities

Happy Saturday, Jackson! Here's everything you need to know going on today.

---

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 73 Low: 59.

---

Here are the top stories in Jackson today:

1. Local organizations are partnering to resolve the crime crisis in Jackson. The People's Advocacy Group conducted a meeting on Thursday at Sykes Community Park to unify the groups that are working on crime solutions, as well as invite the public to be involved. (WJTV)
2. The Environmental Protection Agency urged the state to use $75 million in water infrastructure money to help underserved communities in Jackson. The funds will be distributed through the federal SFP program, and most of it will be available as grants or principal forgiveness. (WDAM)
3. The University of Mississippi Medical Center will host a job fair on Dec. 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Tougaloo Community Center in Jackson. (Press Release Desk)
4. Belhaven University kicked off the 89th Singing Christmas Tree event this week, and they will hold an additional performance on Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the Belhaven Bowl Stadium. (Kid-Friendly Mississippi)
5. Jackson began a new Downtown tradition on Friday, Capital City Lights, to kick off the holiday season. (WLBT)

---

Today in Jackson:

• Yule Run Clinton 2021 - Clinton Chamber of Commerce (7:30 AM)
• Band -Christmas Parade - Pearl High School (8:00 AM)
• 2021 Clinton Christmas Parade - Clinton Chamber of Commerce (10:00 AM)

---

From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Featured businesses:

• Add your business here

Events:

• Taxes In Retirement Webinar (December 6)
• Add your event

---

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update. If you're loving these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. 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.