MIS-C Clinic Opens + Bank Robber Sentenced To Almost 4 Years

Jackson MS

06 October, 2021

2:44 PM

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Hey, Jackson! It's Thursday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in town. First, today's weather: Mostly sunny and humid. High: 86 Low: 63. Here are the top stories today in Jackson: Children's of Mississippi has launched a clinic for MIS-C patients. Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) is a serious condition that is thought to be a delayed reaction to COVID-19. According to the Mississippi Department of Health, more than 83 children in the state have had MIS-C between the start of the pandemic and mid-August of this year. (WJTV)A man was sentenced to almost four years for robbing Trustmark Bank in Jackson last December. 42-year-old Richard Jiles pled guilty to the crime. According to a news release, he handed the teller a note stating that if she didn't give him $5K, she would die. (WAPT Jackson)Jackson police hosted 'Coffee With a Cop' to help bridge the gap between law enforcement and community members. (WJTV) Election leaders say that early balloting has been slow in the Hinds County special election. (WAPT Jackson) The Gertrude C. Ford Hope Lodge in Jackson reopened after a COVID shutdown and is working toward bridging the great health divide. (WLBT) From our sponsor: Today's Jackson Daily is brought to you by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. If you love Ring Video Doorbell, just wait until you meet Ring Alarm! While Ring first made a name for itself with its popular Video Doorbells, it would be remiss not to mention all the benefits and features of the second-generation Ring Alarm, a DIY home security system that works with any house or apartment. Today in Jackson: CONNECT - Innovate Mississippi (4:30 PM) Jackson Astronomical Society - Pearl Public Library (6:00 PM) Feature your local business in this spot in the Jackson Daily for just $79 per month. Click here to learn more. That's it for today! I'll see you soon. If you're liking these newsletters, consider bringing some more friends and neighbors along for the ride. 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.