🌱 Water Line Break + Heavy Police Presence For Ballet Competition

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Some sun, then turning cloudy. High: 89 Low: 67.

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Here are the top three stories today in Jackson:

1. On Tuesday morning, The City of Jackson experienced pressure issues related to an existing line break in some system parts. The water line break has worsened in the area near Fortification Street, Casper Avenue, Bailey Avenue, and Maple Street. Officials believe there is a new leak that has yet to be discovered, but they are working tirelessly to isolate the leak. (WJTV)
2. To help with Jackson's aging infrastructure, the city received $115 million in federal funding for repairs and water system improvements. JXN Water has already drawn $15 million to stabilize the system and make improvements toward clean drinking water. Officials believe that the funding will help the city but will take much more to fix all of the issues that have accumulated over the past 50 years. (WAPT Jackson)
3. Jackson is taking heavy precautions during the USA International Ballet Competition, with the city's police department, Capitol Police, and the Hind's County Sheriff's Department patrolling the area. According to Capitol Police, there is a "zero-tolerance approach" to criminal activity in this area. There is heightened security downtown, branching out to Millsaps and Belhaven. (WAPT Jackson)

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Today in Jackson:

Wednesday, June 7

• Preschool Story Time At Pearl Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Open Mic Night At Time Out Sports Cafe (9:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Do you love ballet, and want to join Ballet Magnificat Trainee Program? Well, there are a few spots available for the 2023-24 season! For more information, contact cassandra@balletmagnificat.com. (Ballet Magnificat! via Facebook)
• Have you heard the news? Jerobert Matthews of the Jackson Fire Department was recently promoted to the rank of Relief Driver Operator. Congratulations to RDO Matthews! (Jackson Fire Department via Facebook)
• The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum hosted this month's History Happy Hour in partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield. Attendees enjoyed free refreshments, flash tours, and live jazz music by the Nellie Mack Quartet. (Mississippi Civil Rights Museum via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right. I'll see you back in your inbox soon with 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.