🌱 Teens Shot In Claiborne Avenue Drive-By + Women's Conference

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First, today's weather:

A heavy t-storm in the p.m. High: 71 Low: 46.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Jackson today:

1. Two teenagers were shot in a drive-by shooting on Claiborne Avenue Saturday. Police say the suspect was driving a black Dodge Charger when he shot the victims, who were transported to Merit Health with non-life-threatening injuries. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Jackson Police Department at (601)-960-1217. (WJTV)
2. The 18th annual "Women Empowering Women" conference was held at the Jackson Convention Complex on Saturday. The conference featured a number of workshops and sessions for women of all age groups, including a luncheon with four-time Grammy Award-winning Gospel singer Karen Clark-Sheard. There was also a workshop for men, which featured Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones as a guest speaker. (WJTV)
3. A family from the west African country of Gambia has opened a new restaurant on East County Line Road. Sambou's African Kitchen held its grand opening on Saturday and plans to open at noon seven days a week. The menu will feature cuisines from east to west Africa and the Caribanas. (WAPT Jackson)

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Today in Jackson:

• Murder Mystery Dinner At Char Restaurant (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Ship Island Excursions are back and ready to take you out to the island! Book your island adventure online or in person today! (Instagram)
• Jackson Fire Department firefighters completed their Hazardous Materials Technician NFPA 1072 Class this week. Congratulations Emmanuel Fiadoyor, Emmitt Coleman, and Derrius Loving! (Facebook)
• On the hunt for the perfect birthday party destination? Look no further than the Mississippi Children's Museum! By hosting your party at MCM, you receive postcard invitations, a complimentary gift registry at the Trading Post, a museum tee shirt, and more! (Facebook)

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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.