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City: Street hole expensive to fix

Submitted by News Staff
Thursday, January 5th, 2012, 12:59pm

JACKSON, MS (WLBT) - A 3 On Your Side update regarding that deep hole in the asphalt on Azalea Drive in Northwest Jackson. Aaron Geralds told us a set of barricade and a piece of plywood have set up for nine months, to surround and cover a hole that reaches 14 feet deep, maybe more.

City of Jackson spokesman Chris Mims says the hole was caused by the collapse of a 15-inch sewer line. Estimated cost to fix the...

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Talk one on one with Mayor Johnson

Submitted by Morgan Carlson, WLBT Community Web Producer
Monday, December 12th, 2011, 6:43pm
Talk one on one with Mayor Johnson

JACKSON, MS (WLBT) - Are you a Jackson resident? Do you have a question for the mayor or just want to talk to him?

Tomorrow is your chance for “One on One with Mayor Johnson.”

Citizens of Jackson, who would like to discuss issues, report problems, share ideas or speak with Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr., will have the opportunity before Tuesday’s City Council meeting.

Residents who wish to speak with the mayor need to sign up between 9-9:30 a.m. Tuesday a City Hall. The “One on One with Mayor Johnson” will start at 9:30 a.m.

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City of Jackson names new Director of Planning and Development

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Friday, December 9th, 2011, 1:00am
City of Jackson names new Director of Planning and Development

JACKSON, MS (WLBT)  - The City of Jackson has named a new Director of Planning and Development.

Bennie J. Hopkins Jr., was appointed by Jackson Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr., and unanimously confirmed by the City Council Thursday morning, according to the City of Jackson.

Hopkins will oversee the offices of Economic Development, Code Services, City Planning, and Housing and Communtiy Development.

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Company approved to run pipeline underneath city park

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Tuesday, November 8th, 2011, 12:35pm

JACKSON — The Jackson City Council has given a Texas-based company permission to run a natural gas pipeline underneath a park.

Under the deal approved Monday, Gulf South Pipeline, LP, would pay the city $150,000 for permission to drill under Parham Bridges Park in Northeast Jackson... Read More

Read the full story at The Mississippi Business Journal
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Photo Gallery: City fountains turned pink

Submitted by Morgan Carlson, WLBT Community Web Producer
Thursday, October 6th, 2011, 1:25pm
Photo source: Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr., Facebook

The fountains at Jackson City Hall, Thalia Mara Hall and Jackson State University have turned pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr., issued a proclamation this week proclaiming October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

For more information on breast cancer and events this month, visit...

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City fountains go pink for breast cancer awareness

Submitted by Morgan Carlson, WLBT Community Web Producer
Monday, October 3rd, 2011, 5:08pm
City fountains go pink for breast cancer awareness

The fountains at Jackson City Hall and Thalia Mara Hall have turned pink for Breat Cancer Awareness Month.

For more information on breast cancer and events this month visit WLBT's Power of Pink page.

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Jackson chosen for EPA's Greening America's Capitals Program

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Wednesday, August 24th, 2011, 5:27pm
Jackson chosen for EPA's Greening America's Capitals Program

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently chose Jackson as one of  five capital cities to help pursue green development to stimulate economic development, provide more housing and transportation choices, and reduce infrastructure and energy costs.

Through the second round of its Greening America’s Capitals program, EPA will provide design assistance from private-sector experts to help these capital cities demonstrate sustainable designs that create vibrant neighborhoods with multiple social, economic, environmental, and public health benefits. The other cities are:... Read More

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