🌱 Two Jackson Bridges Closed + Golf Course Funding Vetoed

Happy Friday, Jackson! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today.

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 84 Low: 63.

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Here are the top three stories today in Jackson:

1. Jackson's Public Works Department has closed two bridges this week. The bridge closures were instated after deterioration was discovered during a recent inspection. The bridges will reportedly remain closed until the wooden piles can be replaced. There is currently no timeframe available for either bridge's reopening date. The bridges are located at Smallwood Street between Longwood Drive & Wooddell Drive and at Alyce Street west of Barrier Place. (Press Release Desk)
2. The American Heart Association will be hosting its annual Heart Ball on Saturday at the Country Club of Jackson. The event will begin at 6:00 p.m. to raise funds for research. Tickets to the ball can be purchased by clicking on the link. (WJTV)
3. Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves has vetoed funds for a new Jackson golf course. The $13.2 million needed for the new golf course at LeFluer's Bluff Complex was denied despite support from the Lt. Governor, the House Speaker, and prominent state senators. The Governor signed his veto claiming that the funds were an inappropriate use of taxpayer money. (WLBT)

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Today in Jackson:

• Fantastic Friday Story Time At The Medgar Evers Boulevard Library (10:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area shares the footage of the dedication of the 2021 Nissan Build. Click to watch. (Facebook)
• Cooperation Jackson is hosting a Market Meet-Up on May 28. The event is meant to bring the Jackson community together. Market Meet-Up begins at noon. (Facebook)
• The Mississippi Children's Museum has had a busy 10 years. They hosted over 245,000 field trips, developed award-winning exhibits, and welcomed over 1.4 million visitors to the museum. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right! I'll see you around.

— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.