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Makes Lemonade: Ed Oliver turns unsightly pile of dirt and trash into a flower garden for the neighborhood
By NELL LUTER FLOYD
Tue,07/05/22-4:00PM, 621 Reads
With a mixture of hard work and the addition of rich soil and mulch plus thousands of zinnia seeds, Ed Oliver transformed an eyesore into a neighborhood happy place now known as the Zinnia Project.
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Fight Crime: Capitol Police increasing numbers; to join forces with JPD
By NELL LUTER FLOYD
Tue,07/05/22-1:09PM, 310 Reads
By the end of 2023, the number of Capitol Police officers providing law enforcement within the boundaries of the Capitol Complex Improvement District should double.
The 2022 legislative session provided funding for the additional law enforcement to be on the streets in Jackson.
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Jackson ends contract with downtown retail recruiter
By NELL LUTER FLOYD
Sun,07/03/22-2:00PM, 704 Reads
The Jackson City Council is ending its agreement with a recruiter hired to draw retailers to downtown.
The council, without any discussion, authorized Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba at its June 21 meeting to terminate the professional services agreement with NaviRetail.
NaviRetail is to be paid $10,000 for its services.
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N’sider volunteers for library board
By NELL LUTER FLOYD
Wed,06/29/22-1:30PM, 1,240 Reads
Paul Forster, a Northeast Jackson resident, stepped forward to serve on the Jackson/Hinds Library System Board after learning the board seat for his ward was vacant.
“Peyton Smith is an acquaintance of mine and he told his story about how he was confirmed,” he said. “Turns out there wasn’t anyone from Ward 1. I’m ready to plug in.”
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