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Jackson City Council ratifies Richard’s Disposal garbage contract
SUMMARY: The City of Jackson awarded Richard's Disposal a $60 million contract for garbage collection, which was approved by a 4-3 vote by the City Council. The amended contract eliminates garbage carts to save money, with Councilman Ashby Foote estimating $4.3 million in savings. However, Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba explained that some costs such as rear loaders attached to the carts are sunk costs that cannot be recovered. Richard's Disposal is currently operating under an emergency contract with the city, and the new 6 year contract will go into effect on April 1, 2024.
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SUMMARY: Several residents in downtown Columbus, Mississippi, were impacted by severe storm damage, with trees falling on homes and property. Many residents, such as Len Summerville, Shannon Evans, and Emily Mclarty, shared their experiences of the destruction caused by last week's storms. They emphasized the importance of preparedness for future severe weather events. Some residents are still awaiting responses from their insurance companies to move forward with repairs. Overall, the community is coming together to support each other and navigate the aftermath of the disaster.
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SUMMARY: The weather in Columbus, Mississippi will see a break in the rain on Thursday but clouds will start building in the late afternoon. Rain is expected to return late Thursday night and last through the weekend. Temperatures will be in the upper 50s to lower 60s overnight with a chance of patchy fog. Thursday daytime will be relatively nice and hot, with temperatures reaching the middle to upper 80s. Rain is expected to return on Friday with a Level 2 out of 5 risk for severe weather threats, including gusty/damaging winds and hail. More details on the severe weather threat will be provided later.
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SUMMARY: The Starkville Police Department is investigating incidents involving a Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District employee following reports received from the Department of Human Services. The employee's identity and position have not been disclosed, nor have the specific allegations against them. The investigation is still in its early stages, and further information will be released as it becomes available. For updates on this story, follow the Starkville Police Department's social media pages.
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