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Gating concerns in Woodland Hills could lead to new association

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On Thu, 03/04/2021 - 10:30 AM

A new neighborhood organization could result from concerns raised during a community meeting about erecting public access gates in Woodland Hills in Jackson.

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Ashby Foote

Fighting Crime: Foote turns to U.S. Justice Department to aid Jackson police

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On Thu, 03/04/2021 - 09:34 AM

Jackson City Council member Ashby Foote hopes communication with the U.S. Department of Justice will pay off with funds to augment the salaries of Jackson police officers.

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Library officials began search for director

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On Tue, 03/02/2021 - 02:30 PM

The search for a new executive director of the Jackson Hinds Library System is under way.
A job description for the position now appears on the system’s website.

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Chapel of the Resurrection

Larger worship center built at Chapel of Cross; features seating for 360 congregants

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On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 02:23 PM

A new worship space stands southeast of the historic Chapel of the Cross in Madison, behind the woodland and cemetery as seen from Highway 463.

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City with a View: Museums site could be visually improved with removal of Welty Library and tower

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On Thu, 02/25/2021 - 10:57 AM

The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum and the adjacent Museum of Mississippi History sit on North Street, not entirely visible from North State Street.

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Woodland Hills Shopping Center

New Woodland Hills Shopping owners planning several improvements

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On Wed, 02/24/2021 - 01:00 PM

The new owners of Woodland Hills Shopping Center plan to freshen up the center located in the heart of the Fondren business district.

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Starts Process: Five gates being sought by the greater Eastover Foundation

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On Fri, 02/19/2021 - 09:04 AM

The Greater Eastover Neighborhood Foundation is moving ahead for the second time with plans for five public access gates.

The foundation has filed an application with the city of Jackson to place gates at these locations:

• Eastover Drive at Ridgewood Road

• Eastbourne Place at Ridgewood Road

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Downtown Jackson enjoying residential renaissance

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On Thu, 02/11/2021 - 11:30 AM

Once home to a post office, U.S. District Court and federal offices, the Courthouse at The Walthall Lofts is the latest building in downtown Jackson to be converted into residential space.

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MUSEUM BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS EXPECTED TO BE LET IN SPRING

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On Fri, 02/05/2021 - 05:00 PM

Construction documents for a project to improve Museum Boulevard, which leads to the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, the Mississippi Children’s Museum and LeFleur’s Bluff State Park, are in the process of being finalized.

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Shanda Yates

Session Outlook: Lawmaker focusing on state prison system reform and education during session

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On Fri, 02/05/2021 - 01:00 PM

A pay raise for teachers, reform of the state prison system and access to healthcare are part of the legislative agenda of District 64 Rep. Shanda Yates during the 2021 session.
In her second year as a representative, Yates has yet to experience a full legislative session that wasn’t altered because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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