Developers Announce New Jackson Projects

Duvall Decker Architects plans to convert the Mississippi Arts Center into a mixed-use facility that will include a theater, dance and art studios, retail space and more.
Courtesy Duvall Decker

by Ronni Mott
July 23, 2008

Developers will complete work on the first block of historic Farish Street in 14 months. That was just one of a half-dozen pieces of good news delivered to more than 500 interested Jacksonians at last week’s Downtown Jackson Partners media and marketing event at the TelCom Center.
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A-1 Pallet Files Suit

by Ward Schaefer
July 28, 2008

A little more than a year after Jackson Mayor Frank Melton began publicly calling for the demolition of the A-1 Pallet recycling plant on Mill Street, the company’s owners are suing the mayor and the city for $100 read more »

Change on the Horizon
Barack Obama can win Mississippi for the Democratic Party. A laughable statement in political circles as recently as last year, this was the message Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean delivered during a Friday, July 18, address at Tougaloo College with a seriousness and fervor reminiscent of his 2004 presidential campaign.

[Editor’s Note] Stop Setting Us Back
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Back in April, I was packing up my bag and belongings to leave the office for the day when I decided to pop my head into Donna’s office. I could hear the sound of Arts, Eats and Beats reverberating through the streets below, and was anxious to join the celebration.

‘What’s the Rush?
The Jackson Public School Board began their search for a new superintendent after Earl Watkins announced April 7 that he would not renew his contract when it expires in June 2009. The board began their search almost immediately, though Watkins’ end-date was more than a year off.

Upper Level Appeals
Jackson attorney Chokwe Lumumba said his client, Upper Level owner Sandra Moore Johnson, will appeal a recent decision by Hinds County Justice Court Judge Jimmy Morton finding Johnson and employee Eric Jackson guilty of interfering with the duties of a police officer.

[Editorial] Feed Jackson’s Nightlife
Excitement is swirling around the Jackson Free Press offices. Chick Ball was an enormous success, with more participation than ever and $14,000—double last year’s proceeds—toward a Freedom Van for the Center for Violence Prevention.

[Sue Doh Nem] Spam Before Catastrophe
Ms. Doodle Mae: “Jojo asked me to address his customers again; he’s so bashful. But he can sure motivate his fellow employee and delegate the public speaking responsibilities.