Mayor to discuss plans to overcome Jackson’s water crisis during State of City address
The city of Jackson will host Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba’s State of the City address on Thursday evening.The theme of this year’s speech is “Jackson Strong,” and will be held at the Farish Street Courtyard at 207 Farish St., beginning at 6 p.m. The address will be streamed live on the city’s Facebook page.The mayor […]
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Jackson mayor says DOJ ‘form letter’ about water ‘indicates nothing new’
The Environmental Protection Agency wants a judge to enforce an agreement on how Jackson will fix its water system. The EPA is looking into the quality of the city’s water as well.The water quality tests approved by the Mississippi State Department of Health allowed a citywide boil-water advisory to be lifted. But those approvals were […]
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City Council decision could mean $70 million for Jackson’s water, sewer needs | #citycouncil
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – A recent decision by the Jackson City Council could translate into as much as $70 million for the city’s beleaguered water and sewer systems. Thursday, the council voted to spend all remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds on water and sewer. The motion, which was made by Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth […]
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Byram mayor frustrated by Jackson’s latest water crisis
Byram Mayor Richard White said he’s in the dark about what’s going on with Jackson’s latest water crisis. White said he’s been unable to get any information from anyone in the Jackson mayor’s office.”It’s been real tough having to boil everything and buy bottled water everywhere,” said Nosa Agho, manager at Monte’s Steak and Seafood […]
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