🌱 Jxn Summer Youth Employment Program + 'Ignite The Night' Event

Jackson MS

18 January, 2022

5:21 PM

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Happy Wednesday, Jackson! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town today. First, today's weather: An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 70 Low: 39. Here are the top three stories today in Jackson: Jackson Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program is accepting applications. The program provides Jackson youth with paid opportunities to develop work skills and experience. It's open to youth in Jackson between the ages of 16 to 24 years old. (WJTV) The "Ignite the Night" event will bring the Big Apple to Mississippi Children's Museum. Adults are invited to dress in the most Cosmopolitan of NYC style and enjoy entertainment by NYC-styled street performers and musicians. The event will take place on Saturday, Feb. 12. (WJTV) Two Jackson area students were chosen for the 60th United States Senate Youth Program in March. Emily Adcock and Vaibhavi Mahajan were selected as part of the 104 national student delegation this year. They'll learn about the federal government and the people running it, as well as receive $10,000 scholarships sponsored by the Hearst Foundation. (Hattiesburg American) From our sponsor: Today's Jackson Daily is brought to you in part 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: Jackson Virtual Job Fair - Virtual (11:00 AM) From my notebook: Submissions for the Mississippi School of the Arts' art contest are due on Jan. 28! The deadline has been extended from December. Visit their website for more information at www.msabrookhaven.org. (Instagram) Start your new year off right by learning how to shop for delicious local, healthful foods without breaking the bank. On Wednesday, Jan. 26, join Mississippi Market Co-op for a mini virtual tour of the co-op, learn tips to minimize waste and maximize savings in your meal planning and shopping, and gain insight into saving with coupons, deals, and membership at the co-op. (Instagram) Mississippi Wildlife Federation's Adopt-A-Stream program director Debra Veeder attended Family Science Day at the Natural Science Museum last Saturday. Many exhibits about the environment & science were on display, along with the Museum's regular demonstrations. (Facebook) 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 Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new 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. In her free time, you can find her listening to podcasts, writing poetry, and visiting local coffee shops.