🌱 Wildflowers Planted For Earth Day + JSU Tuition Increases

Jackson MS

22 April, 2022

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Happy Saturday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know going on in town today. First, today's weather: Breezy in the morning. High: 86 Low: 63. Here are the top three stories in Jackson today: In celebration of Earth Day, Keep Mississippi Beautiful has planted wildflowers along the High Street and Jefferson Street corridor. The property the flowers were planted on is owned by the Department of Agriculture. According to Keep Mississippi Beautiful's Executive Director Sarah Kountouris, wildflowers aren't just beautiful — they're also great pollinators, bringing about butterflies and supporting the growth of local produce. (WLBT)Jackson Preparatory School broke ground on a new elementary school on Thursday. The school will reportedly open itself to fifth-grade students for the 2022-23 school year with the rest of the grades opening the next year. The new facility will be located on the Jackson Prep campus with school tuition set at $9,750. (WJTV)Jackson State University is the only public university in Mississippi that will not be receiving a tuition hike this next school year. The tuition increases statewide were approved by the Institution of Higher Learning Board of Trustees at a meeting on Thursday. The average cost of in-state tuition at Mississippi public universities will increase by $177. (Clarksdale Press Register) Today in Jackson: Pearl: Family Story Time At The Pearl Public Library (11:00 AM) Pearl: Dungeons and Dragons At The Pearl Public Library (12:00 PM) From my notebook: A Silver Alert has been issued for JSU Senior Kamilah Fipps. Fipps was last seen on Tuesday at her residence hall and has not been found as of Friday evening. If you have any information about her whereabouts, please contact Investigator Terrence Ware, JSU Department of Public Safety, at 601-985-7740. (Facebook) Meridian Community College graduates will now be able to transition seamlessly into JSU. The university recently signed an agreement to support associate degree graduates from the community college. (Facebook) The left and right lanes of Interstate 55 northbound to Interstate 20 eastbound between Exit 92C and Exit 45 in Jackson are now closed until Sunday. Plan travel accordingly. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: National Hug A Plumber Day (April 25) Join our law conference in Jackson, MS (May 4) Add your event Announcements: Choreorobics Dance Off | High Energy Hip Hop (Details) Add your announcement 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 be back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update! — Danielle Fallon About me: Danielle Fallon is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.