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Pearl River rises, voluntary evacuations urged
Officials from Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, the National Weather Service and the City of Jackson are calling for voluntary evacuations in flood-prone areas and are urging caution for residents of Jackson as flood waters are expected to impact low-lying areas beginning this weekend.
The Pearl River in Jackson could reach 36 feet on Tuesday making some streets impassible and sending water into an estimated 500 homes.
Record-setting rainfall occurred in areas of Mississippi on Wednesday and much of that will be flowing in the Ross Barnett Reservoir soon.
Jackson Mayor Chokwe…
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Gyms are offering spring sales to help you reach your fitness goals
Spring is fast approaching and if you want to get your body ready for the beach, never fear, several local gyms, yoga classes, boot camps and trainers in the Jackson area have tips and workout programs to help you reach your goals whether you are looking to burn fat or bulk up.
Pia Neejar, a gym expert and fitness trainer at Crunch Fitness in Ridgeland, said losing body fat starts with a healthy diet or a calorie deficit.
“Eating more veggies and protein to maintain muscle mass is where to start,” Neejar said. “While on the caloric deficit, you want to avoid fried and junk food. Drinking…
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Jackson, MS, non profit to host spring break English language camp
In the past year or so, Jackson area students and parents have been impacted by switching between in-person and virtual learning due to the Jackson water crisis, inclement weather and COVID-19.
For instance, the Jackson Public School District went to virtual learning on the first day of spring semester this year, after reporting Jan. 4 that more than half of its schools had low or no water pressure.
All of that switching between virtual and in-person schooling has impacted students’ learning patterns.
Never fear, though, the non-profit Test-Taking Solution Foundation is hosting a Spring Break…
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Jackson, MS, to host Zoo Camp for Spring Break
The Jackson Zoo Spring Break Camp, a popular program for youth ages 6 through 12, is back for 2023 for the first time in several years.
Angela White, Jackson Zoo recreation manager and development director, said the camp was started about seven years ago but was temporarily suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic and management transitions at the historic zoological park.
The camp will be held daily from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Monday, March 13, through Thursday, March 16.
Children will be able to learn about the many animals at the zoo and there will be zoo tours, recreational activities,…
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