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Retro Metro sues COJ

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8 months ago

September 19, 2023

www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2023-09-19 08:00:01

SUMMARY: In July, the City Council voted to terminate the lease at the Metro Center Mall after employees complained about mold, no air conditioning, and potholes outside. Retro Metro LLC. claims the city violated their 20-year lease agreement and sought rental space with white majority-owned companies. The black-owned company believes the city is abandoning their commitment to the community. The Mayor stated that they had to leave due to multiple complaints that were not being addressed by the owners. Retro Metro's attorney argues that the city is also responsible for upkeep. Retro Metro plans to take the matter to federal court.

Retro Metro is suing the city of Jackson and the mayor.

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Interview: Mississippi Aquarium welcomes guests to see new facility, experience virtual reality and

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51 mins ago

May 20, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-05-20 09:26:10

SUMMARY: Mississippi offers numerous attractions, including the Mississippi Aquarium on the coast. Michelle and I, along with Nicole, Jeff, and new friends Lapis and Po, introduce some of the aquarium's star creatures. Lapis is a blue-tongue skink from Australia, while Po is a local Gulf Coast box turtle. The aquarium recently opened the “Changing Tides” building featuring 23 new exhibits, three biomes, and a new virtual reality experience. The upcoming “Year of the Penguin” aims to raise funds for a new penguin habitat. Visitors can enjoy penguin encounters, enhancing the educational and interactive experience at the aquarium.

Representatives from the Mississippi Aquarium joined WTVA 9 News TODAY to talk about their new facility, a virtual reality experience and the year of the penguin.

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Are the new parking meters confusing?

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2 hours ago

May 20, 2024

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-05-20 08:30:57

SUMMARY: Governor deemed this project the largest capital investment in Mississippi's history. Jackson City Councilman Kenneth Stokes is addressing confusion about new parking meters downtown, activated on May 1st. Stokes received numerous complaints about parking tickets despite correct meter use. He proposes a 90-day grace period to educate people on using the meters properly. Stokes stated, “Instead of giving citizens tickets they do not deserve, we need a 90-day grace period to educate them on meter usage.”

A Jackson City Councilman says people are confused by the new parking meters.

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Long-time Jackson Church moving to Ridgeland

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2 hours ago

May 20, 2024

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-05-20 07:56:55

SUMMARY: Meadowbrook Church of Christ in Jackson, prominent for 60 years, is relocating to Sunnybrook Children's Home in Ridgeland to make room for a new elementary school campus. St. Richard Catholic School has purchased the Meadowbrook property for $2.5 million and plans to move in by next year. Father Joe Tonos of St. Richard welcomed the move, citing previous enrollment and infrastructure issues at their old location. The move is viewed positively by faculty, parents, and church members, with hopes for stronger community engagement. Meanwhile, existing buildings at St. Richard will be repurposed for parish use.