🌱 Man Charged With Murder + Mayor Lumumba Vs. Waste Collection

Jackson MS

10 March, 2022

1:52 PM

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Morning, neighbors! Kayla Harrison here with your Friday copy of the Jackson Daily. First, today's weather: Cloudy. High: 69 Low: 31. Here are the top three stories today in Jackson: A man has been arrested and charged with capital murder in a deadly shooting on Wednesday, Mar. 9. According to investigators, Drevion Gross shot and killed Chaz Porter at the Fast Field gas station around 11:00 p.m. Investigators are also looking for a second person of interest potentially connected with the crime; anyone with information on this person is asked to contact the Jackson Police Department or call Crime Stoppers. (WDAM) On Wednesday, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba filed a complaint against Jackson City Council over the collection of residential solid waste. Mayor Lumumba procured a new contract with Richard's Disposal to begin Apr. 1, the day after the current emergency contract for the waste collection is set to expire, despite the council voting down the replacement. Waste Management has also filed a lawsuit against both the mayor and city council for failing to follow the standard process and "negotiate in good faith with participants who submitted proposals." (WJTV)With spring break starting next week, a local camp is focused on building positive experiences for middle-school-aged Black boys. The camp, called The Black Boys Can Spring Break Camp, is designed to teach valuable developmental life skills as well as provide a safe space to grow and learn. (WLBT) From our sponsor: Tackling a big to-do list around the house to start the new year? Our partners at Thumbtack, the home services app, have made hiring trusted local pros for pretty much any job extremely easy and intuitive. In minutes, you can find a painter, plumber, roofer or someone to help with small jobs such as trash hauling or appliance repair. And Thumbtack's rating system can give you confidence that you're hiring a quality pro you can count on. Click here to get started. Today in Jackson: Wacoal Fit for the Cure Event - Dillard's in Northpark Mall (9:00 AM) Fantastic Friday Story Time - Medgar Evers Boulevard Library (10:00 AM) From my notebook: A Jackson man pleaded guilty to the second-degree murder of a 29-year-old in 2017. (WLBT)10-year-old Kemedi Skya Brooks, who had previously been reported missing, has been found safe on Buckley Street. (WAPT Jackson)Has spring officially sprung? Check out Jackson's full weather forecast through the weekend, courtesy of Patch and AccuWeather. (Jackson Patch) 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 You're all caught up for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next update! — 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.