Late-Night Shooting + Restaurant Burglary + Questionable Invoice

Jackson MS

14 September, 2021

1:38 PM

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Hey, neighbors! Kayla Harrison here with the Wednesday issue of the Jackson Daily. Are you a local business owner or marketer in Jackson? Our premium local sponsorships will keep you at the top of inboxes around town every morning. Contact us here for the lowdown. First, today's weather: Rain in the morning and afternoon. High: 75 Low: 70. Here are the top stories today in Jackson: Jackson police are investigating a late-night shooting in the Presidential Hills neighborhood that killed a 15-year-old and injured a 17-year-old. Witnesses claim to have heard 10 gunshots, but further details are unknown at this time. (WAPT Jackson)Cash was stolen in a break-in at a Jackson Popeyes restaurant. The man, wearing a camouflage cap and gray outfit, was seen on surveillance breaking the glass door and heading for the register, where he took some cash. (WAPT Jackson)Another questionable invoice emerges for Hinds Co. Election Commission for $15K in printing services that members say they are unaware of. (WLBT)Mississippi Department of Correction says 89% of the incarcerated population is fully vaccinated, though some are still waiting on a second dose. (WJTV) Broadway in Jackson will return to Thalia Mara Hall with nine shows running from November 2021 to May 2022. (WJTV) Today's Jackson Daily is brought to you by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Today in Jackson: Civilian Response Active Shooter Event (CRASE) (9:00 AM) Pearl: Book Club - Pearl Public Library (10:00 AM) Feature your local business in this spot in the newsletter for just $79 a month. Click here to get started. Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update! If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors into the fold. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Kayla Harrison