🌱 Water Box + Deadly Shooting + Mississippi Weak Gun Laws

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First, today's weather:

Cooler with a stray t-storm. High: 67 Low: 58.

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Here are the top three stories in Jackson today:

1. The Mississippi Rapid Response Coalition (MRRC) and 501CTHREE are launching the Water Box at the Sykes Park Community Center in Jackson today. The Water Box will provide clean, safe water distributions to Jackson and the surrounding community. The Mississippi Rapid Response Coalition's mission is to listen and provide solutions to their community's concerns. (WJTV)
2. A man was shot and killed on Wood Village Drive in Jackson early Tuesday morning. Officer Sam Brown said the victim was shot multiple times, and a person of interest was in custody as of Tuesday morning. Pending notification of his family, the identity of the victim has not yet been released. (WJTV)
3. A new study is linking Jackson's record homicide rate to the state's weak gun laws. Assault rifles have become popular weapons for young people in Jackson, according to Jackson Police Chief James Davis. In fact, last year, the Capital City had the nation's highest murder rate per capita. (WAPT Jackson)

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Today in Jackson:

• Pearl: Preschool Story Time - Pearl Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Flowood: Preschool Story Time - G. Chastaine Flynt Memorial Library (10:30 AM)
• Pearl: Book Club - Pearl Public Library (11:00 AM)
• Pearl: K-4 Story Time - Pearl Public Library (4:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Visit the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science in Jackson for their Fossil Road Show on Saturday, March 5, 2022! In addition to the museum's fossil collection, you'll also be able to explore displays from collectors and exhibitors and partake in hands-on activities, "fossil digs," and a scavenger hunt. (Facebook)
• To keep faculty, staff, students, and visitors safe, Jackson State University's Department of Public Safety launched the JSU Safe App, which has several features that will help enhance the safety of its campus. (Facebook)
• Bring your kids to the Mississippi Children's Museum in Jackson to see Rocky's House: The Traveling Exhibit! The exhibit will start on Friday and be available for a month. (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.