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City approves plan to seek more than $35 million in water-repair plan

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2 years ago

September 24, 2022

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Jim Craig, with the Mississippi State Department of Health, left, leads Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, right, Deanne Criswell, administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), center, and Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves, rear, as they walk past sedimentation basins at the City of Jackson's O.B. Curtis Water Treatment Facility in Ridgeland, Miss., Friday, Sept. 2, 2022. Jackson's water system partially failed following flooding and heavy rainfall that exacerbated longstanding problems in one of two water-treatment plants.

Jackson’s City Council is asking for more than $35 million in state American Rescue Plan Act money for eight projects in connection with water and infrastructure projects for the city.

The city authorized submitting a 50-50 matching grant application to the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality for the Mississippi Municipality and County Water and Infrastructure grant program for matching project funds.

The request came during a special-called city council meeting Thursday afternoon.

“We are going to apply for a number of projects both at O.B. Curtis Water Plant, J.H. Fewell…

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Gyms are offering spring sales to help you reach your fitness goals

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March 11, 2023

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Kettlebells of all weights to use in their workouts.

Spring is fast approaching and if you want to get your body ready for the beach, never fear, several local gyms, yoga classes, boot camps and trainers in the Jackson area have tips and workout programs to help you reach your goals whether you are looking to burn fat or bulk up.

Pia Neejar, a gym expert and fitness trainer at Crunch Fitness in Ridgeland, said losing body fat starts with a healthy diet or a calorie deficit.

“Eating more veggies and protein to maintain muscle mass is where to start,” Neejar said. “While on the caloric deficit, you want to avoid fried and junk food. Drinking…

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Jackson, MS, non profit to host spring break English language camp

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2 years ago

March 11, 2023

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Test-Taking Solution Foundation English-Language Arts Bootcamp

In the past year or so, Jackson area students and parents have been impacted by switching between in-person and virtual learning due to the Jackson water crisis, inclement weather and COVID-19.

For instance, the Jackson Public School District went to virtual learning on the first day of spring semester this year, after reporting Jan. 4 that more than half of its schools had low or no water pressure.

All of that switching between virtual and in-person schooling has impacted students’ learning patterns.

Never fear, though, the non-profit Test-Taking Solution Foundation is hosting a Spring Break…

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Jackson, MS, to host Zoo Camp for Spring Break

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March 10, 2023

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The Jackson Zoo is hosting a Spring Break camp March 13-16.

The Jackson Zoo Spring Break Camp, a popular program for youth ages 6 through 12, is back for 2023 for the first time in several years.

Angela White, Jackson Zoo recreation manager and development director, said the camp was started about seven years ago but was temporarily suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic and management transitions at the historic zoological park.

The camp will be held daily from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Monday, March 13, through Thursday, March 16.

Children will be able to learn about the many animals at the zoo and there will be zoo tours, recreational activities,…

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