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Grant to Focus on a Pedestrian Friendly Fondren

Submitted by Find It In Fondren™, Community News Partner
Tuesday, April 10th, 2012, 9:49am
Grant to Focus on a Pedestrian Friendly Fondren

About 100 people turned out today to focus on Fondren - and funds that have been allocated to provide what city leaders are dubbing 'transportation enhancement improvements'. A $2,000,000 federal grant was awarded last year and requires a $500,000 city match.

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Planners Seek Public Input for Enhancement Project in Fondren

Submitted by Find It In Fondren™, Community News Partner
Wednesday, April 4th, 2012, 10:13am
Planners Seek Public Input for Enhancement Project in Fondren

The City of Jackson is requesting public input for a transportation enhancement project for the Fondren area. This special 'brainstorming' session will be held next Monday, April 9 from 4:30pm – 6:30pm at Duling Hall at 622 Duling Avenue. The meeting will allow for public input as to the needs that could be addressed and representatives from the City, along with Neel Schaffer, the firm awarded the grant, will be on hand.

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Orpheus 'Descends' Next Weekend in Fondren

Submitted by Find It In Fondren™, Community News Partner
Friday, February 24th, 2012, 1:49pm
Orpheus 'Descends' Next Weekend in Fondren

The Greater Jackson Arts Council (GJAC) announces ORPHEUS DESCENDING by Tennessee Williams.  This touring production by the acclaimed Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival will arrive in Fondren March 1-3 for an exclusive three-performance engagement at St.

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Meeting Brings All of Fondren Together

Submitted by Find It In Fondren™, Community News Partner
Friday, January 13th, 2012, 2:46pm
Meeting Brings All of Fondren Together

 

If you've ever wondered who was who in the landscape that makes up Fondren and her residents and businesses, last night's town hall meeting was your chance to learn more. The evening, moderated by Fondren resident, activist and business owner Jeff Good, hosted around 150 in the Woodland Hills Baptist Church auditorium.

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Fondren Town Hall Set for Tonight at Woodland Hills Baptist

Submitted by Find It In Fondren™, Community News Partner
Thursday, January 12th, 2012, 11:34am
Fondren Town Hall Set for Tonight at Woodland Hills Baptist

 

Join all of Fondren as Fondren Renaissance Foundation presents a Town Hall Meeting TONIGHT at Woodland Hills Baptist Church. The panel discussion begins at 5:30 and the moderator will be Jeff Good. This will be an informative time where all groups under the Foundation “umbrella” will present their programs, needs, issues and concerns for the coming year.

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City crews fix busted water line

Submitted by News Staff
Wednesday, January 4th, 2012, 12:27pm
City crews fix busted water line

JACKSON, MS (WLBT) - A water line break on State Street is affecting several establishments, including the Mississippi Department of Health and Back Yard Burger.  

The location of the break is between Veterans Memorial Stadium and UMC.  

One lane of northbound traffic and one lane of southbound traffic are blocked as City of Jackson crews tend to the break.

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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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