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‘Not in the garbage business’: City of Jackson remains without trash pick-up after council votes down another contract

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1 year ago

April 12, 2023

Jackson continues to be without a trash collection contractor after the city council voted down an order to issue an emergency contract to Richard's Disposal during Wednesday's meeting.

City council members evenly split the vote on two items of the agenda that would continue the declared local state of emergency regarding residential solid waste collection and award a one-year contract to Richard's Disposal.

Those voting in favor of both items were Brian Grizzell, Angelique Lee, and Virgi Lindsay, with Council President Ashby Foote, Vernon Hartley, and Aaron Banks voting in…

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By: Alyssa Arbuckle
Title: ‘Not in the garbage business': City of Jackson remains without trash pick-up after council votes down another contract
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Published Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2023 21:23:13 +0000

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Looking back on 2011 Louisville tornado and moving forward

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April 28, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Kaitlyn Yeatman – 2024-04-28 22:23:48

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Community of Louisville reflects 2011 tornado

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www.wcbi.com – Anthony Jenkins – 2024-04-28 22:22:06

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Road work in Tupelo may affect routes

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4 hours ago

April 28, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Grace Brister – 2024-04-28 21:50:47

SUMMARY: Starting on April 29 at 8 a.m., Gun Club Road in Tupelo will be closed to through traffic for about a month due to a box culvert drainage project. Local traffic will still be allowed during the closure. Follow updates on Facebook for the latest news.

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