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Leaders in Jackson are one step closer to connecting museums in the LeFleur’s Bluff area for pedestrians to navigate their way to and from by foot. On Friday, lawmakers on Capitol Hill passed the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Act, which includes $5 million for the construction of...
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Congress passed the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Act as part of a six-bill appropriations package on Friday, March 8. The bill includes $5 million of funding toward construction of a pedestrian bridge over Lakeland Drive. “I’m grateful to Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith and Roger Wicker for leading the effort […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Children’s Museum (MCM) and MDWFP’s Museum of Natural Science celebrated 100 magnolias planted at the LeFleur’s Bluff Complex in LeFleur’s Bluff State Park. LeFleur’s Bluff Complex is now home to more than 100 magnolias of various shapes, sizes, and varieties. Officials said Sweetbay, Saucer, Star, and several Southern Magnolia varieties now adorn the […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Two Hinds County supervisors explained why they believe the Jackson Zoo should find a new location. During Monday's Hinds County Board of Supervisors meeting, the zoo was on the agenda. District 2 Supervisor David Archie proposed moving the zoo to LeFleur’s Bluff State Park. The zoo is not in Archie's district. [...]
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba addressed several issues on Monday that are concerning residents. Those issues ranged from the Jackson Zoo, library closures and the emergency garbage contract, which is set to expire in about six months. This weekend, there was a rally against library closures in Jackson. The Medgar Evers [...]