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Jackson City Council ratifies Richard’s Disposal garbage contract

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www.wjtv.com – Cameron Smith – 2024-03-21 15:30:17

SUMMARY: The of 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, 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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JPS School Board approves demolition of three closed schools

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-04-29 15:48:34

SUMMARY: The Public School District Board of Trustees approved the demolition of three closed school sites – Baker Elementary, French Elementary, and Woodville Heights Elementary. The was made due to a lack of interest from potential buyers for and issues with maintaining the upkeep of the buildings. The district will seek input from the community on what to do with the empty spaces once demolition is completed. No demolition date has been yet.

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CPD urges people to come forward with info on stabbing case

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www.wcbi.com – Shawanda Jones – 2024-04-29 15:36:26

SUMMARY: Columbus are investigating a stabbing incident that left 47-year-old Lashawn Cunning with multiple chest and torso wounds. The victim is currently being treated at Baptist Golden Triangle hospital, with no on his . Eyewitnesses are not cooperating with the investigation, prompting the police to urge the community to forward with any information to solve the faster. While detectives have a person of interest in the case, no arrests have been made yet. The police emphasize the importance of citizen involvement in solving crimes in the of Columbus.

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Ole Miss basketball player accused of firing shots during car repo

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www.wjtv.com – Sethanie Smith – 2024-04-29 14:02:52

SUMMARY: basketball player Jamarion Demontrez Sharp was for firing shots during a car repossession incident in Oxford, Mississippi. The incident occurred in Price Hill Park on April 26, with Sharp allegedly firing towards the victim while their car was being repossessed. No injuries were reported. Sharp was charged with aggravated assault, taken into custody, and given a $100,000 bond by the Municipal Court judge.

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