🌱 JSU Christmas Musical + Toy Drive In Honor Of Shooting Victim

Jackson MS

28 November, 2021

3:29 PM

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Welcome back, Jackson! Here's everything you need to know to get this Monday started off right. First, today's weather: Plenty of sunshine. High: 63 Low: 40. Here are the top stories in Jackson today: Jackson State University students are preparing for a holiday production: a story of Christmas told through the lens of a gospel musical. This celebration will take place over three days: opening night is Tuesday, Nov. 30, and will continue through to Thursday, Dec. 2. It will allow audience members to engage in a cultural celebration, as well as to brighten their spirits. (WJTV) On Saturday, the family of Kaylin Banyard hosted a toy drive in her honor. The 21-year-old was shot and killed in Jackson in June of this year. The drive gave back to children who lost a parent to gun violence. (WJTV) On Friday, a man died and a 13-year-old was injured in a shooting on Derrick Street in Jackson. (WJTV) Bob Boyte Honda gave a 2021 Honda HR-V to Mistletoe Marketplace raffle winner, Paula Oscai. (WLBT) Police have charged a suspect who allegedly shot and killed a teen at a Ridgeland apartment complex on Friday morning. (WAPT Jackson) From our sponsors: Hey Jackson, it's Cyber Monday! The Patch Deals team will be rounding up the hottest discounts all day long. Click here to shop and save! From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Save 15% On All L.L.Bean Wicked Good Slippers — For A Limited Time (November 29) Taxes In Retirement Webinar (December 6) Add your event Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday off right! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update. If you're feeling these newsletters, consider bringing some of your 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.