🌱 City's 36th Homicide + Gallatin & McDowell Curve Repair

Kayla Harrison
Updated ·2 min read

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First, today's weather:

Warmer with periods of sun. High: 84 Low: 60.

Here are the top three stories today in Jackson:

  1. The Jackson Police Department is investigating the city's 36th homicide this year after a body was found in the 1300 block of Johnston Street. The body has been identified as Shirley Johnson, 61-years-old. She was reportedly shot in the back of the head, according to the Hinds County Coroner's Office. (WAPT Jackson)

  2. The City of Jackson began repairing the curve on Gallatin Street and McDowell Road yesterday. This section of Gallatin will be closed to motorists until the repairs are finished, which may take until Friday, Apr. 22. Crews will remove trees and repair the roadside ditch. Motorists will be directed to use I-55/I-20 Frontage Road. (WLBT)

  3. A Jim Hill High School student prepared lunch for her classmates with the JPS School Food Services Team. Janiyah White began her culinary journey during the COVID-19 pandemic with "The Flavor Trap," a service that cooks and sells dinners directly to customers. White was able to prepare lunch for her classmates after the school's Nutrition Executive Director heard about the student's food platform. (WJTV)

Today in Jackson:

  • Flowood: Preschool Story Time At G. Chastaine Flynt Memorial Library (10:30 AM)

  • Anime Club LIVE! for Teens At Quisenberry Library (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Mississippi's State Parks are perfect for your next outdoor trip. Head to visitmississippi.org plan your next adventure. (Instagram)

  • The Mississippi Braves celebrate the first Double-A home run for Jesse Franklin V. Congratulations! (Instagram)

  • Ballet Magnificat! is excited for Jackson's Summer Dance Intensive. Learn more in their Facebook post. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. See you all tomorrow for 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. In her free time, you can find her listening to podcasts, writing poetry, and visiting local coffee shops.

This article originally appeared on the Jackson Patch