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Pothole Report for 4/16/2015: What's the City Fixing Today?
According to City Hall, Jackson public-works crews will be doing the following today: Patching potholes on areas of S. Charleston Place, Jefferson Street, Dewey Street, Ellis Avenue, Castle Hill Drive, Monterey Street, Claiborne Avenue and First Avenue, River Park Dr., Springridge Drive, Lake Trace Drive, Kristen Drive and Lynn Lane, …
Two Charter Schools in NOLA Closing
Looking for evidence that charter schools don't offer a panacea for education because they're "run-like-a-business" solutions for education? The churning waters of economic reality are bubbling over in New Orleans this spring; two schools, Miller-McCoy and Lagniappe Academies are both facing failure of their management, resulting in a great deal …
Pothole Report for 4/14/2015: What's the City Fixing Today?
According to information from City Hall, Jackson public-works crews are working on the following projects today, April 14: • Patching potholes on areas of Lynch Street at Highland Drive, Highland Drive, North Cliff Street, Ellis Avenue, Poole Street, Grand Avenue, Claiborne Avenue, Claiborne Avenue and First Avenue, Barrett Street from …
Pothole Report for 4/13/2015: What's the City Fixing Today?
According to information from City Hall, Jackson public-works crews are working on the following projects today, April 13: Patching potholes on areas of Highland Drive, N. Cliff Drive, Colebrook Avenue, Barrett Street, Poindexter Street, Valley Street, Eastover Subdivision. Repairing curb and gutter on St. Mary Street. On Friday, April 10, …
Yarber Pulls A HOC-Style Trick From His Sleeve, Declares State of Emergency
In Season 3 of House of Cards, the Netflix dark political drama, President Frank Underwood devises a plan to circumvent Congress and fund his sweeping jobs plan dubbed America Works. The plan involved Underwood's declaring that soaring unemployment created a state of emergency, which let him tap into the coffers …
Ole Miss Alumni Not Happy With Jones Non-Renewal
The Ole Miss Alumni Association has released a statement regarding the non-renewal of University of Mississippi Chancellor Dan Jones' contract. The association calls the new "unexpected and distressing" and expressed concern over the lack of details offered by IHL. "Dr. [Dan] Jones has our continued confidence, trust, and support to …
Lt. Gov. Reeves Blasts Dems for Blocking GOP Tax Breaks
The following is a press release from the office of Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves: JACKSON – One day after nearly half of Senate Democrats joined all Senate Republicans in passing the largest tax cut in state history, House Democrats voted almost unanimously to kill the same bill. “Fifty-two House Democrats …
Surin of Thailand Now Open in Old Nick's Location
Jackson Free Press reported Feb. 11 that Atlanta-based franchise Surin of Thailand was close to opening a location in the old location of Nick's Restaurant (3000 Old Canton Road, Suite 105). The Jackson location of Surin is now open. For more information, visit surinofthailand.com, go to the location's Facebook page …
T-P: Saints Trading Jimmy Graham to Seattle
In what feels like a surprise move (at least, to me) the Times-Picayune in New Orleans is reporting that multiple sources have given word that the New Orleans Saints are trading Pro Bowl Tight End Jimmy Graham to the Seattle Seahawks. The Saints will receive 28-year-old center Max Unger and …
Education Honorees Warn About Assault on Public Schools
Lawmakers cautioned the audience at the Mississippi Association of Educators event Friday about the state’s attack against the public school system. “And it’s not an assault without significant resources. They’re sincere in their efforts to do what they can to undermine the efforts of public educators,” said Rep. Kevin Horan, …
Winter Advisory - Jackson Bridge Closings
Just saw this posted to the Nextdoor Fondren website from the City of Jackson (didn't see the same posting on the city's site) and thought it was worth repeating here: Motorists are being urged to stay off bridges and overpasses because of ice accumulation. The following bridges are temporarily closed: …
Whitwell is In for MS01 Congress Race
Former Jackson Ward 1 City Councilman Quentin Whitwell will run for the seat left vacant by the recent death of U.S. Rep. Alan Nunnelee. He wrote on Facebook: "With the outpouring of support and the blessing from my family, I am pleased to announce that I am running for US …
Joce Pritchett, Cristen Hemmins to Take Aim at GOP Incumbents
Well-known in progressive political circles, Cristen Hemmins and Joce Prtichett today announced that they would run for elected office. In 2012, Jackson Free Press readers opined that Hemmins should seek public office. Hemmins, chairwoman of the Lafayette County Democratic Party, will challenge state Sen. Gray Tollison, R-Oxford, for the Senate …
3 More Rankin Countians Sentenced for Hate Crime Against Black Jackson Man
The following is a verbatim press release from the Office of the U.S. Attorney: WASHINGTON – The Justice Department announced today that William Kirk Montgomery, 25, of Puckett, Mississippi, Jonathan Kyle Gaskamp, 22, and Joseph Paul Dominick, 23, both of Brandon, Mississippi, were sentenced today in U.S. District Court in …
Familiar Jackson Faces Still Lining Up for State Democratic Primary
Ahead of the Friday deadline to qualify for state and county offices, several Jacksonians have qualified as Democrats in several races. That includes some old faces from local politics trying their hands at new, higher seats. Bruce Burton of Jackson has qualified to run for the Central District seat on …
Attorney General Warns of Phishing Scam Targeted Mac Users
Verbatim from the Attorney General's office: A classic scam is now targeting Apple users. The very common “phishing” scam is constantly being revised by con artists to target a larger pool of potential victims. Currently, scammers are using emails to target Apple users by falsely claiming that your Apple ID, …
New Stage Theatre Has a New Website
Take a look here: newstagetheatre.com Playwright Jane Reid Petty founded New Stage Theatre in 1965. In the theater's 49th season, New Stage has put on plays such as "All the Way" and "One Man, Two Guvnors," which shows through March 1.
City: Public Works Director Orders Temporary Halt to New Water Meter Installations
From the office of Mayor Tony Yarber: City of Jackson Public Works Director Kishia Powell has issued a stop work order to Siemens, halting the installation of new city water meters. Powell also postponed the start of a new online billing system that was set to go-live this weekend. The …
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves: "We Protect Your Rights"
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves touted his support of the right to bear arms, the repeal of Common Core and transparency after several noticeable bills passed the Senate. Today, the Senate passed SB 2394, which decreases costs of concealed weapon permits, and SB 2407, which would change measures in state law …
Suddenly Pro-Woman, the AFA Blasts '50 Shades' Flick as Degrading
The American Family Association has no love for the release of the film "Fifty Shades of Grey” for the upcoming Valentine's Day Weekend. In a news release today, the Tupelo-based nonprofit threw some shade of its own at the movie, which is based on an E.L. James novel of the …