FREE "Hot Tickets" have been provided to participating area agencies to distribute to Jackson residents whose health would be at risk during a heat emergency (90° or higher). The tickets can only be used to get to participating cooling centers. “For groceries, yes, because it helps my independence. Sometimes when someone needs something, I’ll get them something too, but for me it’s just awesome,” Fisher said.

The city has plans to bring a grocery store to Jackson’s south side, but for now, Fisher says JATA’s Shop and Ride has been a lifesaver. “For groceries, yes, because it helps my independence. Sometimes when someone needs something, I’ll get them something too, but for me it’s just awesome,” Fisher said.