🌱 Reservoir Flooding To Peak Saturday + Museum Trail Groundbreaking

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Here are the top three stories in Jackson today:

1. Officials say minor flooding from the Barnett Reservoir may begin to impact some Jackson homes and businesses this week. The discharge from the reservoir is expected to peak this Saturday, Jun. 24. As of Wednesday, Jun. 21, the lake stood nearly 300 feet above mean sea level and was discharging water at a rate of 28,000 cubic feet per second. (WJTV)
2. Cooling stations throughout Jackson have offered relief to residents still without power due to the recent wave of storms. The stations are open during limited hours and provide meals and necessities for citizens in need. The Red Cross was also stationed at the Word and Worship Center to provide 24-hour shelter for those needing additional help. (WLBT)
3. The second phase of construction has begun on the Museum Trail in Jackson. The trail connects the Lefleur Museum District to Belhaven and Downtown Jackson and is meant to offer residents a safer way to get around the community. It is considered the first trail of its kind in Jackson. (WLBT)

Today in and around Jackson:

Thursday, June 22

• Ribbon Cutting At Professional Staffing Group (10:00 AM)
• Live Music - Lucky Hand Blues At Missy Sippi Rooftop Lounge, Flowood (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Heads up, house hunters! Here are the latest homes to hit the market in the Jackson area. (Jackson Patch)
• Plenty of cats and dogs are still waiting to be adopted from Jackson animal shelters. Visit the link to meet Butterscotch, Faith, and the other animals still searching for their forever homes. (Jackson Patch)
• Channel your inner sleuth with a murder mystery aboard the Jonathan Padelford Riverboat this summer. Click for ticket information and dates. (Mississippi Park Connection via Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right. See you all soon 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.