Jackson to host Poetry Festival

JACKSON — The City of Jackson will host a poetry festival Saturday from 5-8 p.m. at the Jackson Community House. Aspiring poets ages 12 and up are invited to participate in the open mic portion of the evening. Those interested in performing must register for a fee of . Poets will have the opportunity to share original works related to family or the community, with each performance limited to three minutes. The event is hosted by Jimmie Pugh Ware, a well-known figure in the region. The multi-talented writer, speaker, youth mentor and therapist has spent years working with the youth...

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