🌱 Dangerous Heat This Week + Three Homicides Under Investigation

Hi all. It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Jackson Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the a.m.. High: 95 Low: 76.

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Here are the top three stories today in Jackson:

1. Jackson is under an extreme risk of dangerous heat stress this week, according to the US National Weather Service of Jackson Mississippi. Temperatures are expected to reach into the 100s for several days, with heat stroke imminent under prolonged outdoor activity. During this time, remember to stay hydrated and avoid strenuous outdoor activities. (US National Weather Service Jackson Mississippi via Facebook)
2. The Jackson Police Department is currently investigating three homicides. According to the police, 58-year-old Melvin McNair Sr. was shot and killed at 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, a 39-year-old unidentified man was fatally shot around 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, and 22-year-old Myriek Price was shot to death at 1:30 a.m. on Monday. If you have any information on any of these cases, you are urged to call the Jackson Police at (601) 960-1234. (WJTV)
3. Madison resident Judy Herrington recently survived an ischemic stroke at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, and is now being called a "miracle patient." According to the Chair of UMMC Neurosurgery and Director of the UMMC Stroke Center, in under an hour and a half from the time the stroke alert went out, Herrington already had the procedure to remove the clot from her brain. (Clarion Ledger)

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Today in Jackson:

Tuesday, June 27

• JXN Motherhood Book Swap At Highland Village (4:00 PM)
• Sensory Friendly Day At Mississippi Children's Museum (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Don't forget to grab your tickets to the Mississippi Braves 4th of July Picnic to get an all-inclusive ballpark buffet. Tickets include access to the game, a buffet and of course a fireworks extravaganza. The deadline to purchase tickets is today (Jun. 27). (Mississippi Braves via Instagram)
• In case you missed it, Belhaven Heights Park in Jackson is now home to the state's largest mural, at 478 feet long. Artist Gavin Bird painted the mural along the Museum Trail near the park. Check it out here. (Visit Jackson, MS via Facebook)
• The Mississippi Transportation Commission meeting will take place today (Jun. 27) at 10:00 a.m. You can view the live broadcast on Youtube here. (Mississippi Department of Transportation via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.