🌱 Two Charged With Armed Robbery + 'We Grow On' Exhibit At MMA CAPE

Hello again, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this warm morning with your fresh copy of the Jackson Patch newsletter. Let's get this Friday started off right, with a quick guide to the most important things happening around town.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 91 Low: 68.

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Here are the top three stories in Jackson today:

1. Caught in the act, Tanisha Moore, 18 years old, and Ashante Keys, 19 years old, were arrested yesterday by Jackson Police shortly before 5:00 p.m. on Lakeland Drive. The two women were seen as they emerged from their vehicle and attempted to rob a citizen at gunpoint. They are alleged to have conducted multiple other robberies in the Jackson area. (WLBT)
2. Sara Jene and Jasmine Williams, the Artists in Residence for the year 2023, have unveiled their latest artistic endeavor named "Nurtured Roots" at the Center for Art & Public Exchange (CAPE). This captivating installation can be found outdoors, gracing the grounds of the Mississippi Museum of Art (MMA), and will be on display until Sep. 3. (Subscription: Northside Sun)
3. The Pearl River Valley Water Supply District is currently discharging water from the Ross Barnett Reservoir also known as the "Rez. The river at the Jackson gage is expected to crest at 31.5 feet this Saturday, Jun. 24. Although it is considered a minor flood, some homes in the Jackson area could be affected. (WJTV)

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Today in and around Jackson:

Friday, June 23

• PBS Kids At Dr. Margaret Walker Alexander Library (10:15 AM)
• Mommy And Me Tea At Quisenberry Library, Clinton (3:00 PM)
• Dungeons And Dragons At Quisenberry Library, Clinton (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• This weekend in Jackson and the surrounding areas, you can enjoy a variety of family-friendly events. Mississippi Comic Con offers an exciting lineup of activities including Q&A sessions with celebrities, panels, costume contests, photo ops, and gaming tournaments. Additionally, there will be live music performances, open mic nights, food, and carnivals to experience, including a special performance by Dirty Streets at Duling Hall. Learn more at the link. (The Clarion-Ledger)
• Bobby Carter, a Jackson State University graduate who serves as Senior Producer for NPR Music's Tiny Desk Concerts was recently featured in an article by Essence. Read about the changes he is making in the music industry here. (Jackson State University via Facebook)
• Did you know it is pollinator week? The Mississippi Museum of Natural Science wants to point out that a variety of insects help pollinate, not just moths and butterflies. (Mississippi Museum of Natural Science via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow 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.