🌱 State Of Emergency For Garbage Collection + Kids Fest Jackson

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First, today's weather:

Sunny and warmer. High: 60 Low: 35.

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Here are the top three stories today in Jackson:

1. Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba has declared a state of emergency related to a contract for a garbage collection vendor. The announcement comes as the current garbage vendor's proposal was denied and the city nears a public health dilemma. If the city cannot decide on a new garbage collection vendor, there will be no trash pickup throughout the area. (Press Release Desk)
2. Kids Fest Jackson is coming to the Mississippi Trademark on Apr. 9 at 10:00 a.m. Attendees will be able to see mini-figure displays, enjoy bounce houses, marvel at costumed characters, and play video games or tabletop games. General admission for the event will be $15 with tickets being available for purchase online. (WJTV)
3. The University Of Mississippi Medical Center has released research that indicates that COVID-19 vaccinations of pregnant women provide protection to their babies. According to the research, the antibodies created by the vaccine travels to the unborn child while it is developing within the mother's womb. This increased protection against the COVID-19 virus is important during the ongoing pandemic. (Press Release Desk)

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Today in Jackson:

• February Volunteer Saturday At The Good Samaritan Center (8:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks celebrates the amazing weekend provided to those who attended the Gunner Palmer Memorial Youth Waterfowl Camp. Click to learn about the skills the attendees gained at the event. (Facebook)
• Mississippi Museum of Art celebrated its Trustee and artist William Dunlap, who has been recognized as the 2022 Mississippi Institute of Arts & Letters Noel Polk Lifetime Achievement Award. (Instagram)

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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. In her free time, you can find her listening to podcasts, writing poetry, and visiting local coffee shops.