🌱Online Learning In JXN + Last Weekend For 'Festival Of Trees'

Jackson MS

17 December, 2021

4:05 PM

Description

Happy Saturday, Jackson! Here's everything you need to know going on today. First, today's weather: Cloudy, a shower or two; warm. High: 75 Low: 43. Here are the top three stories today in Jackson: Recent COVID-19 cases lead to virtual learning for Jim Hill High School students. Seven students and three staff members tested positive, and those exposed have been notified. They have moved instruction online for the rest of the semester as a precaution. (WAPT Jackson) Morning Sip visited the 'Festival of Trees' at the Westin Jackson. The festival involved ice skating, as well as a viewing of Christmas trees that feature ornaments made by Jackson elementary students. The last weekend of the festival is Dec. 17-18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (WJTV) Atmos Energy donated leak detection equipment to the Jackson Fire Department and the Mississippi Public Service Commission. The equipment will help keep residents safe, according to VP of Public Affairs, Bobby Morgan. (WJTV) Today in Jackson: Winter Half Marathon Classic 2021 - Grenada Lake (8:00 AM) December Volunteer Saturday - The Good Samaritan Center (9:00 AM) Cocktail Making & Tasting with Milk Punch Media - Cotton House (1:00 PM) From my notebook: The Foundation for the Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is sponsoring a CWD Prize Raffle as a thank you to hunters for doing their part. For every sample submitted between Oct. 1 to Feb. 1, your name will be automatically entered to win one of three cash prizes. (Facebook) The Jackson Police Department sends their congratulations to Johnathan Ridgley, newly promoted to Police Sergeant. They expressed their excitement for him as he takes on this new role in the department. (FacebookFacebook) Gay Graeber Stubbs, the curator of the Younger Foundation Creche and Bethlehem Tree Collection, will discuss the history of the collection at the Mississippi Museum of Art on Dec. 19 at 1 p.m. It is a family-friendly event including holiday treats and a scavenger hunt. The event is open to the public, but masks will be required to enter. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Brighten The First Day Of Winter With 15 Percent Off FTD's Sunniest Blooms (December 21) Add your event Loving the Jackson Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with another update! — 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.