Anthony Warren | The Northside Sun

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On Wed, 09/23/2020 - 03:41 PM

Germantown’s perfect record is on the line this week as it heads into the toughest stretch of football this season, district play.
On Friday, the Mavericks will travel to Vicksburg to take on the Warren Central Vikings in a Class 6A, Region Two showdown.

Good Neighbor: Parkes invests in area by establishing the West Briarwood Beautification initiative

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On Wed, 09/23/2020 - 02:15 PM

For Dr. Roger Parkes, what started as a simple, 20-minute job picking up litter has turned into an all-out effort to improve the Briarwood Drive commercial corridor.
Parkes, a periodontist, has formed the West Briarwood Beautification Initiative.

Business owners worried current situation could keep them from paying taxes

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On Thu, 09/17/2020 - 01:56 PM

It’s no secret restaurants and bars across the country have faced financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
However, owners of one Northside bar and restaurant say they are facing even greater financial strain as a result of the city of Jackson’s high property taxes.

Jags vs. Bulldogs

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On Thu, 09/17/2020 - 10:47 AM

After two hard-fought wins to open the season, Madison Central is being rewarded with another tough match up in week three.
On September 18, the Jaguars (2-0, 0-0) travel to Brandon to take on the Bulldogs.
The game will be the last game before Madison Central opens conference play against Clinton the following week.

'Play it Safe:' MSO will offer in-person concerts with scaled back orchestra

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On Thu, 09/17/2020 - 10:24 AM

Concerts will look and sound a bit different this season, but for many looking for an escape from COVID-19, the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra promises to be music to people’s ears.
The symphony begins its 2020 fall season with the “Joy of Baroque!” which is slated for September 19 at Thalia Mara Hall.

Maywood Mart owners hope to clear up parking confusion

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On Tue, 09/15/2020 - 10:52 AM

Finding a parking space at Maywood Mart could be easier by the end of the year, at least according to property owners.
For months, patrons have been confused by the parking situation at the popular shopping center.

Scaled Back: Opera’s diamond celebration revamped due to pandemic

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On Thu, 09/10/2020 - 11:59 AM

A scaled-back season planned on a shoestring budget will characterize Opera Mississippi’s 75th year, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic.
The opera will celebrate its diamond anniversary this season.

Electronic signatures now allowed for CID petitions due to COVID-19 issues

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On Thu, 09/03/2020 - 01:32 PM

Neighborhoods will now have an easier time collecting signatures for their community improvement district (CID) petitions.
The city of Jackson has permitted neighborhoods to collect e-signatures on the petitions for the special taxing districts.

Stadium capacity at school functions upped to 25 percent

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On Mon, 08/31/2020 - 03:33 PM

Gov. Tate Reeves announced on August 31 that he was increasing stadium capacity to 25 percent, in events where social distancing can be practiced.

He signed the executive order, due in part, to the fact that COVID-19 numbers are dropping across the state.

Obie Wells selected new Precinct Four commander; targets property crimes

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On Thu, 08/27/2020 - 02:30 PM

For Obie Wells, law enforcement is a family affair.
Wells recently took over as commander for Precinct Four and is making plans to address auto burglaries and property crime, especially along the I-55 corridor.

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