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Rankin County leaders celebrate completion of East Metro Corridor

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December 22, 2023

www.youtube.com – WJTV 12 News – 2023-12-22 13:09:15

SUMMARY: The East Metro Corridor, a new roadway connecting Mississippi Highway 25 to U.S. Highway 80, is now open for travelers. The project was funded through a combination of local, state, and federal funding. Brandon Mayor Butch Lee expressed his satisfaction with the completion of the project, attributing it to the hard work, dedication, and commitment of many individuals. The new four-lane boulevard provides a safe travel route from Mississippi Highway 25 to Interstate 55 North, fulfilling a longstanding need for a north-south corridor. Despite numerous delays, the project is finally completed and available for public use.

Project officials from the City of Brandon, Flowood, Pearl, Jackson Municipal Airport Authority, Rankin County and state departments attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the completion of the East Metro Corridor project Friday morning.

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www.youtube.com – WJTV 12 News – 2025-03-31 17:08:01

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www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2025-03-31 13:05:21

SUMMARY: Jay Shro, the new artistic director at Magnolia Theater, shared details about their transition from showing movies to live theater. Their 2025 season will open with *The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe*, running from April 10th to 13th. The production, based on C.S. Lewis’s story, follows four children in the magical world of Narnia, grappling with good versus evil. Shro emphasized the importance of live theater, offering a unique communal experience. The cast, mostly youth aged 10-13, is eager to bring the story to life. Performances will include evening shows and matinees at the Magnolia Theater in New Albany.

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www.youtube.com – WJTV 12 News – 2025-03-31 10:22:34

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