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Personnel changes in COJ
SUMMARY: There have been some personnel changes in the city of Jackson, including the departure of Mr. Woods and the appointment of Robert Lee as interim in the Public Works Department. The city is reviewing candidates to fill these positions and appreciates the work of Mr. Lee. The parks and recreation division has also seen changes, with the resignation of Mr. Ian Harris and the appointment of Mr. Steve Hutton as interim director. The city acknowledges Mr. Harris's contributions and wishes him well, and believes in giving opportunities to individuals who have paid their debt to society. The search for a permanent director is ongoing and the city is committed to providing quality services to its residents.
The mayor says there are interim directors of the city's public works and parks and recs departments.
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Oak Leaf Drive home damaged by fire
SUMMARY: A home on Oak Leaf Drive caught fire, with the Jackson Fire Department receiving a call around 1 p.m. It took the firefighters almost an hour to control the flames. Laura Anderson, the homeowner who has lived in the house for over 30 years, expressed gratitude that her husband and son were able to escape the fire. She emphasized that although material things can be replaced, life is irreplaceable. The cause of the fire is unknown.
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Woman charged with kidnapping two Vicksburg children
SUMMARY: Ronneisha Evans was arrested in Slidell, Louisiana on Monday for two charges of kidnapping. She is accused of kidnapping 3-year-old Tamerikaya Rawlings and 5-year-old Benyaaqob Rawlings from Vicksburg. The arrest was made without incident. Evans' bond is set at $400,000, with $200,000 for each charge.
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Winner of The Pitch announced Monday evening
SUMMARY: In August, 20 potential entrepreneurs in Lee County pitched their business ideas to a panel of judges. From there, the selection was narrowed down to a final four. Each business owner had the opportunity to explain why they believed their small business would make a difference. The businesses included a party rental company, a salad bar, a barber shop for hair loss, and nerdesign med cart LLC, which won the grand prize. The winning business, owned by April Culvert, has patented a product that makes nurses' jobs easier by compartmentalizing Med carts. Culvert received a small seed fund and temporary space in the Renaissance Center for her business.
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