🌱 Trash Back On Council Agenda + Armed Robbery At Golden Star

Jackson MS

09 February, 2022

4:01 PM

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Hey, neighbors! It's me again, Kayla Harrison, your host of the Jackson Daily. First, today's weather: Mostly sunny. High: 70 Low: 43. Here are the top three stories today in Jackson: Jackson's Presidential Hills neighborhood will soon receive $750,000 in American Rescue Plan funds to improve infrastructure. Residents of the neighborhood, who have experienced recent flooding and poor road conditions, are eager to see these improvements enacted. Hinds County Supervisor David Archie said changes could come in "perhaps 90 to 120 days," though steps like bidding and engineering assessments must be conducted before starting work. (WLBT)The Jackson City Council is expected to vote on a trash disposal proposal during today's 11:00 a.m. meeting. Jackson is currently under an emergency contract with Waste Management, scheduled to end on Mar. 31. The council is being asked to vote on a proposal to award Richard's Disposal a six-year contract; the issue had previously been removed from last weeks' agenda. (WLBT)The Jackson Police Department and the FBI are investigating a Tuesday night armed robbery at the Golden Star Beauty Supply. Witnesses reported seeing three men with covered faces entering the store with rifles; the suspects then fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of money from two registers. Anyone with information on the robbery is asked to contact JPD or Crime Stoppers. (WAPT Jackson) From our sponsor: Hey Jackson, are you looking to buy a house, refinance or just explore your options? Check out the new Patch Mortgage Center for all your home financing needs! Today in Jackson: 2022 Governor's Arts Awards - Arts Commission - Two Mississippi Museums (4:30 PM) From my notebook: Adorable, adoptable cats and dogs in Jackson shelters are looking for their fur-ever homes. (Jackson Patch)Commissioner Willie Simmons was recognized by the Mississippi Transportation Commission as part of Black History Month for being the state's first Black Transportation Commissioner. (Facebook) Need help with your taxes? AARP volunteers are preparing taxes by appointment at the Willie Morris Library. (WJTV) Loving the Jackson Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon! — Kayla Harrison About me: Kayla Harrison is a Writing Arts professor, as well as a freelance writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. In her free time, you can find her listening to podcasts, writing poetry, and visiting local coffee shops.