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Public Works Worker Controversy
SUMMARY: Jordan Hillman, the Deputy Public Works Director, is earning a salary of $200,000 as the Chief Operating Officer for Jackson Water, while also receiving an additional $70,000 from the city of Jackson as the Public Works Deputy Director. City Council President Aaron Bank questioned why Hillman is earning such a high salary while other employees have lost their jobs. Ted Henson, a third-party administrator, phased out positions in the Public Works Department, leading to job losses and the removal of access to the state retirement system for many employees. Some council members believe Hillman's city salary should be reimbursed by Jackson Water.
How much does Jordan Hillman make?
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News 11 at 6PM_Weather 7/5/24
SUMMARY: Happy Friday! We're looking at our current rainfall status for July. June ended dry with a 2-inch deficit, and early July is nearly an inch behind, with only 0.31 inches of rain in Meridian today. Notably, other areas received more. Portions of Noxubee and Clarke Counties are abnormally dry, but recent rain has been beneficial. More rain is expected south of I-20 tonight and over the weekend, with showers likely into Saturday and Sunday. Tropical Storm Barry, likely to strengthen, could bring additional moisture to Mississippi early next week. Overall, expect warm, muggy weather with scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Plan for a hot weekend with showers to dodge
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Camp Shelby projects underway or scheduled to start in near future
SUMMARY: Camp Shelby is bustling with both military training and extensive construction projects aimed at improving various facilities. Currently, over $140 million worth of projects are either funded or underway, supported by the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, and Mississippi State funding. Key initiatives include expanding the Maneuver Area Training Equipment Site to handle newer military vehicles and consolidating multiple maintenance shops. Additionally, a $30 million investment is being made to upgrade communication infrastructure, $10 million on barracks improvements, and $700,000 for new helicopter landing pads. A $47 million microgrid project is also set to begin, enhancing the post's electric power generation.
Camp Shelby projects underway or scheduled to start in near future.
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Petal police continuing investigation into deadly early-morning shooting
SUMMARY: An investigation is underway in Pedal following an early morning shooting that left 27-year-old Bernell Gold dead. Around 3:15 a.m., a woman reported to Pedal Police that her ex-boyfriend was banging on her door. After he forced his way inside, another man in the home shot him. Gold later died at the hospital. The Forest County Coroner identified the deceased, and no arrests have been made yet. The investigation continues.
Petal police continuing investigation into deadly early-morning shooting.
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