🌱 1% Tax To Improve Jackson Roads + Wellness 5K And Screenings

Jackson MS

02 March, 2022

3:40 PM

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Hello again, Jackson! Important update: You all, as readers, have made the Jackson Daily so successful that it is my honor to announce the next stage of the newsletter. Patch is looking for a local writer and entrepreneur to take the helm of the Jackson Daily. Although I have loved getting to know this community, we want to pass the torch to someone truly local to write about Jackson long term. So if you're interested in earning extra income while making this newsletter a more valuable resource for your neighbors, learn more and apply here. First, today's weather: Warm with plenty of sunshine. High: 76 Low: 45. Here are the top three stories in Jackson today: The One Percent Sales Tax Commission, in collaboration with JXNUNITED, plans to use funds to improve residential streets across Jackson. The commission has reportedly already improved approximately 200 lane miles throughout the city, including North State Street. According to Commission Member Pete Perry, neighborhood associations will receive a questionnaire to help determine which streets to prioritize. (WJTV)On Saturday, Apr. 9, the National African American Male Wellness Agency will host its wellness Walk/Run 5K, where Jackson participants can also receive free health screenings. The goal of the event is to raise awareness for preventable health diseases and encourage people to take charge of their health. The run will kick off at 7:00 a.m. at the Russell C. Davis Planetarium. (WJTV)A Clinton woman has been arrested after allegedly shooting her husband, who is a Jackson police officer. Officer Quincy Russell was injured in the domestic-related shooting, but is reportedly "doing okay" and has been released from a hospital. His wife, Willa Russell, was arrested and charged with aggravated domestic violence in the incident. (WAPT Jackson) From our sponsor: Hey Jackson, are you looking to buy a house, refinance or just explore your options? Check out the new Patch Mortgage Center for all your home financing needs! Today in Jackson: Teach JPS Thursdays: A JPS Virtual Hiring Series for Educators - Hosted by Jackson Public Schools District (4:00 PM) From my notebook: Pack up your fossils and hit the road! Bring your fossil discoveries to the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science to get expert opinions at the "Fossil Road Show," scheduled for Mar. 5. (Facebook)Hours before the Tuesday deadline, Senate committees voted to keep a bill to increase Mississippi teachers' salaries in consideration. (Jackson Free Press)Add a furry friend to your family! These adorable pets are available for adoption in Jackson area shelters. (Jackson Patch) 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 caught up for today. I'll see you around! — 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.