🌱 VGRIP Fights Crime In Jackson + HCC 'Hidden Figures' Dance

Happy Saturday, people of Jackson! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

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First, today's weather:

Sunny, but chilly. High: 44 Low: 22.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Jackson today:

1. Local agencies joined the FBI's Violent Gun Reduction and Interdiction Program (VGRIP) to combat violent crime in Jackson. The Byram Police Department, Reservoir Patrol, Simpon County Sheriff's Office, Hinds County Sheriff's Office, Madison Police Department, Rankin Country Sheriff's Office, and other law enforcement agencies have joined together. The residents of Jackson and surrounding communities will benefit from this support. (WJTV)
2. The Hinds County Community dance group is set to perform "Hidden Figures: The Movement of Mathematics." The dancers will be performing the significant achievements of the African American women of NASA; Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, and Dr. Christine Darden. These women helped John Glenn be the first American to orbit Earth on Feb. 20, 1962. (WJTV)
3. A new bill would mean $2 million for Jackson Fire Department. S.B. 2060 would give funds to the University of Mississippi Medical Center to allow it to contract with the Jackson Fire Department for providing fire service. It's unclear when the bill has to be voted out of committee, but it must pass the full Senate by Feb. 23. (WLBT)

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Today in Jackson:

• Movie Matinee - R.G. Bolden / Anna Bell-Moore Library (10:30 AM)
• Flowood: Teen Game Day - G. Chastaine Flynt Memorial Library (1:00 PM)
• Showtime Movie Matinee - Medgar Evers Boulevard Library (1:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Jackson Friends of the Animal Shelter introduced Abbie, a lovely 5-month-old soft gray and peach torbie with minty green eyes. Abbie was rescued by a Jackson Friends volunteer and has been spayed, vaccinated, wormed, and snap tested. Abbie is in a foster home now but will move to the PetSmart adoption center first of next week; Message them if you are interested in a pre-adoption questionnaire. (Facebook)
• Every Friday, Farm Bureau Members receive half-off admission to the Mississippi Children's Museum! By showing your valid membership card at the front desk, you will receive $5 admission. This offer is provided exclusively to members of the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation. (Facebook)
• Explore Aberdeen in the latest town spotlight of Mississippi Magazine. With its stunning residential architecture, local shopping, and culinary delights, Aberdeen is sure to provide fun for the entire family! Pick up a copy of the Jan./Feb. issue on newsstands and learn about the many gems Aberdeen has to offer. (Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! See you 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.