🌱 West Jackson Man Shot At Mailbox + Stolen Truck Crashed Into Bldg.

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Here are the top three stories today in Jackson:

1. A man in West Jackson became a victim of gun violence after being shot while checking his mail. Jack Johnson, 69, was shot in the back when a flurry of at least four bullets was aimed at his home. The bullet remains in Johnson's back after doctors were unable to remove it. Councilman Kenneth Stokes has spoken out about the incident, saying that the suspect who was arrested for the shooting should be accountable for paying Johnson's hospital bill as well as any bills for the repair of his home. (WLBT)
2. The Two Mississippi Museums in Jackson is hosting a new exhibit called "This is Home: Medgar Evers, Mississippi, and the Movement," which pays tribute to the influential civil rights activist Medgar Evers. The exhibit explores Evers' life, his contributions to the civil rights movement in Mississippi, and his tragic death. Visitors can see the exhibit until its closing date on Jun. 30, and many have expressed the importance of Evers' legacy and the ongoing need for progress in civil rights. More information can be found here. (WJTV)
3. The driver of a stolen truck crashed the vehicle into a building on Saturday night at the Wood Glen Apartments. The Jackson Police Department is investigating the incident, and there were no injuries reported. Witnesses claim that an argument involving several people occurred just before the vehicle was taken. (WAPT)

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Today in Jackson:

• Mississippi DisAbility Mega Conference At The Hilton Jackson (9:00 AM)
• Rocky's Book Club At Mississippi Children's Museum (10:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The Mississippi Museum of Art is currently hosting an outdoor exhibit called "We Grow On." This installation combines nature, art, and meditative quotes to invite attendees to reflect on grief and the journey toward healing and resilience. (Mississippi Museum of Art via Facebook)
• The Jackson Department of Solid Waste and members of Mississippi Central Realtors recently worked together to pick up litter on Medgar Evers Boulevard in advance of the upcoming Medgar Evers Celebration. (Keep Jackson Beautiful via Facebook)
• The Mississippi Museum of Natural Science is ready to take you back in time with its exhibit "Permian Monsters: Life Before Dinosaurs." The exhibit will be available through the end of the year, and more information is available here. (Mississippi Museum of Natural Science via Facebook)

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— 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.