Manhunt For Suspect Who Shot Officer + Temp Garbage Collection

Jackson MS

27 September, 2021

4:46 PM

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Hello, neighbors! It's me again, Kayla Harrison, your host of the Jackson Daily. First, today's weather: Humid and mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 83 Low: 69. Here are the top stories in Jackson today: Jackson police responded to a shooting on Monday afternoon. The shooting happened at a home on Cox Street. According to neighbors, at least one man was injured in the shooting. Police have not released any information about a suspect. (WJTV) A manhunt is underway after suspects shot five rounds at an officer in Jackson. Pearl Chief of Police Dean Scott says a vehicle was driving erratically in Pearl when an officer attempted to pull the vehicle over. However, the driver continued to drive into Jackson. (WLBT) Jackson City Council has approved a temporary contract for emergency garbage collection from Waste Management. (Jackson Free Press) Businesses and homes on North McRaven Road in Hinds County temporarily lost internet and telephone service after a business owner said someone intentionally cut down the cable.(WAPT Jackson) The Jackson City Council has confirmed Willie Owens as the city's fire chief, despite objection from the union. (WAPT Jackson) Today's Jackson Daily is brought to you by our friends at Ring, the home security company. Ring does a lot more than doorbells: check out their full suite of smart home products at Ring.com. And thank you Ring for helping to make local news happen in Jackson! Today in Jackson: ALL-IN SORT DAY - The Good Samaritan Center (All Day) JHLS Board of Trustees Meeting - Eudora Welty Library (4:00 PM) You can get your local business featured right here in the Jackson Daily for just $79 a month. Click here to learn more. You're all caught up for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with a new update. If you're loving these newsletters, consider bringing some of your friends and neighbors into the fold. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Kayla Harrison About me: Kayla Harrison is a Writing Arts professor, as well as a freelance writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She holds a Master's Degree in Writing Arts and is grateful to incorporate writing into everything she does. In her free time, you can find her listening to podcasts, writing poetry, and visiting local coffee shops.