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Mayor Johnson Weekly Newsletter 3/18

Reverend Jerry Young

Today, Mayor Harvey Johnson, Jr. introduced nominees to the Convention Center Commission to the Jackson City Council and made his appointments to the inaugural Capital City Convention Center Commission. Johnson's appointees are:

Mayor Johnson Weekly Newsletter 2/25

North State Street and Riverside Drive

American Council of Engineering Companies of Mississippi Recognizes Jackson Project. The American Council of Engineering Companies of Mississippi held its 2005 Winter Gala this week in Jackson. During the awards ceremony, the 2005 Engineering Excellence Honor Award was presented to Waggoner Engineering, Inc. for their work on Phase I of the Jackson Metro Parkway. We congratulate Waggoner Engineering and commend them for a job well done! Major Traffic Signal Project Underway In Jackson

Who Is Donna Ladd?

Monthly Blog Traffic: Site Keeps Growing!

Average Sessions (Visits) Per Day 2,023

I haven't posted the blog traffic update in a while due to general busy-ness. However, the blog numbers keep growing with your help! Even in December, with the holidays thrown in, the site kept on keepin' on. And as of today (Feb. 6), we have 693 members registered who can post and participate in discussion. Jan. 1-31, 2005

Mayor Johnson Weekly Newsletter 2/4

Grove Park Community Center (4126 Parkway Avenue) – 25 slots available

City Community Centers & Gymnasiums Plan Spring Break Enhancement Program for Children. The City of Jackson Department of Parks and Recreation announces that several of its city facilities will be open during spring break week for a Spring Break Enhancement Program for youth ages 7-12. Similar to the city's popular Summer Enhancement Program, this program will require registration, as there are a limited number of openings at each of the centers. Registration is free and will be conducted at the Jackson Medical Mall between the hours of 9:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m. beginning February 28, 2005 until slots are filled:

Artist Jamea Richmond Has Show in Milwaukee

Mayor Johnson Weekly Newsletter 1/14

Smith Wills Stadium to Get State-of-the-Art Turf

2004 Crime Numbers Released. Today, Jackson Police Chief Robert Moore announced that crime in Jackson decreased 21% in 2004 from the previous year. Seven of the eight categories of major crime, as reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Report (UCR), showed a decrease in crime. Homicide was the only category to increase. Types of Crime 2003 2004 % Increase or Decline Criminal Homicide 45 52 16% Rape 179 165 -8% Robbery 962 678 -30% Assault 462 376 -19% Burglary 4369 3401 -22% Larceny – Theft 8323 6850 -18% Auto Theft 2804 2026 -28% Arson 59 52 -12% Totals 17,203 13,600 -21% "The decrease in overall major crime correlates with the national trends. The FBI reports that for the first half of 2004 both violent and property crime decreased across the country," said Moore. This is the second lowest number of major crimes reported in the last 24 years. In 1986, the lowest number of major crimes reported – 12,600 – was recorded. **************

AAN Announces Grants for JFP, New Haven Advocate