🌱 Fourth Of July Events + Gas Station Robbed Twice + Cooling Center

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But first, today's weather:

A strong thunderstorm. High: 95 Low: 75.

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Here are the top three stories today in Jackson:

1. The Fourth of July is coming up, and there are several events scheduled in and around Jackson. On Tuesday, the Celebrate America Balloon Glow event at Northpark Mall will begin at 5:00 p.m., and attendees will be able to see hot air balloons illuminated in the evening sky. On Monday, Jul. 3, the City of Madison will hold its annual event at Liberty Park beginning at 5:00 p.m. The Mississippi Children's Museum will also be hosting an event on Saturday, Jul. 1 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Clarion Ledger)
2. The owner of a Jackson gas station is speaking out after being robbed at gunpoint twice within a week. Ricky Singh was robbed at the gas station he owns on North State Street on Tuesday, Jun. 20, and again on Monday, Jun. 26 by the same suspect. Singh has filed police reports but is frustrated that his vehicle - which was stolen during one of the incidents - has not been recovered. (WJTV)
3. As temperatures climb higher, the Briarwood Arts Center at 614 Briarwood Drive will be open as a cooling center for residents. Stephon Brown, the art center's founder and owner, said that the center will provide air conditioning as well as charging stations, workspace, and refrigerator space for people who need it. (WAPT)

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Today in Jackson:

Wednesday, June 28

• Cape-Listening Session With Yanira Collado At Mississippi Museum Of Art (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Dragonfly Gift Shop at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science will be closed on Jul. 1 for inventory. (Mississippi Museum of Natural Science via Facebook)
• The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Mississippi thanked the Junior League of Jackson for its recent $75,000 donation. The funds will support the Boys and Girls Club programs that serve young people throughout the city. (Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Mississippi (BGCCM) via Facebook)
• The Mississippi Science Fest is hosting its first Summer Steam Fair for students in grades K-8. Students can submit projects between Jul. 10 and Aug. 18. Click here to learn more. (MS Science Fest via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today! See you all tomorrow for another 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.