Jackson Free Press

Jackson Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. will join the community for tonight's National Night Out, an annual event designed to heighten drug- and crime-prevention awareness and strengthen communities.

The mayor, city department directors and Jackson Police Department will travel to several National Night Out events in the city. The Jackson Medical Mall will host a National Night Out event at 6:30 p.m. Activities include health screenings, a talent show and emergency vehicle tours.

verbatim list from the city

National Night Out events in Jackson:

Ramada Heights
191 & 205 Ramada Circle
Picnic
6:00 p.m.

Brookleigh Homeowners Association
Corner of Terry Road & Sycamore Drive
(Griffith Memorial Church)
Picnic
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
One

South Jackson
403 Cooper Road
Picnic

Alta Woods Neighborhood Association
Alta Woods Park
Cookout
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Elton Park Apartments
301 Elton Road
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Arbor Park Apartments
5551 Shaw Road
Gathering
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Summer Park Apartments
2010 Chadwick Drive
Gathering
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Leavell Woods Neighborhood Association
332 Dellwood Drive
Homemade Ice Cream & Snacks
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Pine Ridge Garden Apartments
200 Rebelwood Drive
Space Jump, Food, Games & Giveaways
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Swan Lake Homeowners Association
258 Swan Lake Drive
6:30 p.m.

Baker Heights Community
3051 Grey Boulevard
Games
5:30 p.m.

Pecan Acres Association
181 Traviswood Drive
Games & Crime Prevention
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Cedar Hills Homeowners Association
Hwy. 18 (Entrance to Cedar Hills/on the grounds where neighborhood entrance)
Meet & Greet, Food & Fun
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

North/Southland Neighborhood Association
3423 Southland Drive
Meet & Greet & Picnic
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Quailridge Neighborhood Association
34 Sandpiper
Food & Games
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Fox Meadows Block Club
126 Fox Meadows Street
Space Jump, Face Paining & Food
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Sunkist Neighborhood Association
156 Glenstone Circle
Picnic, Meet & Greet, Food & Games
6:30 p.m.

Cameron Park Apartments
3856 Nobel Road
Gathering
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Park Wind Apartments
5501 Highway 80 West
Gathering
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Westside Civic Club
Westside Park Pavilion
Food & Fellowship
6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.

Precinct #2 Neighborhoods:
Pecan Park Neighborhood Association
Beautiful View, West Park, Poindexter Park,
Westchester Hills, Wingfield &Washington Addition Neighborhood Watch
Claiborne Park(Right Behind Provine High School)
Cookout
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Westland Plaza Homeowners' Association
Casa Grande Circle/Santa Rosa Street
Cookout
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Highland View Apartments
1521 W. Highland Drive
Food & Fellowship
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Westland Plaza Homeowners Association
Casa Grand Circle & Santa Rosa Circle
Food & Fun
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Eastview Community Home Association
Claiborne Park
Food & Fun
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Battlefield Community Association
Battlefield Park
Bingo & Kids Games
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Dalton Street Deer Park Community
Dalton & Deer Park
Food & Fun
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Belhaven Heights
South End of Madison Street
Food & Fun
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Bon Air Subdivision
Calhoun Street
Street Picnic/Back to School Hand-Outs
5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Camelot Apartment Community
2840 Robinson Road
Food & Fun
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 pm.

Parks Spring Apartment Community
5610 Shaw Road
Food & Fun
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Arbor Park Apartments Community
5551 Shaw Road
Food & Fun
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

William McKinley Block Club
301 William McKinley Circle
Food, Games, Door Prizes & Talent Show
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

6300 Block Club
6300 Lyndon B. Johnson
Games, Barbecue, etc.
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Lake Hico Neighborhood Association
Belmede Place (Vacant lot Between 4515 & 4527 Belmede)
Food , Fellowship & Games
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Mid City Government
Wood Street between Huron & Superior St.
Kids Activities, Hamburger Cookout & Gospel Singing
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Three

Willow Point Apartments
Willow Point Playground
Food, Games, etc.
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Highland Park Apartments
469 E. Beasley Road
Gathering
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Clinton Blvd. Subdivision Neighborhood
205 Windsor Drive
Basket & Kickball
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Hanging Moss Neighborhood Association
103 Northside Drive
Meeting
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Woodhaven Homeowners Association
5906 Whitestone Road
Meet & Greet
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Norwood Homeowners Association
Intersection of Village to Kirkley to the Intersection of Village & Nakoma
National Night Out Activity
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Hibernia Hill Neighborhood Association
Vacant Lot of Dexter & Dixon
Food & Games
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Greater Fairview Church/Commonwealth Village Apartments
3930 Skyview Drive
National Night Out Activity
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Queens/Magnolia Homeowners' Association
Parking Lot of Triumph Church
Food, Games & Entertainment
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Richwood 1 & 2 Neighborhood Association
Northwood & Hamilton Street
Food, Game & Entertainment
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Jackson Medical Mall
Talent Show, Space Jump, Food & Games
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Norwood Association 3 & 4
Willie Henry Park on Beechwood Drive
Food & Entertainment
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

High School Park Homeowners' Garden & Improvement Association
James O Glass & Albermarle Road
Memorial & Entertainment
6:30 p.m.

Lakeover Homeowners Association
Corner of Fairwood & Berrywood
Games & Family Activities
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

O'Bannon/Bel-Air Association
4205 Queens Road/Milo
Food & Entertainment
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Witsell Road Neighborhood Association
964 Witsell Road
Bingo, Board Games, etc.
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Elmwood Garden Park Club
631 Elmwood Circle
Neighborhood Association Meeting & Cookout
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Ridgecrest Neighborhood Association
At their Homes: Beaverbrook- Meadowlane -Azalea- Oak Hill
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Watkins Neighborhood Association
Watkins School Campus
Food & Entertainment
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Northwest Hills Terrance
Corner of Michael Clay & Chandler Drive
Food, Entertainment & Speakers
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Windsor Park Apartments
5425 Clinton Blvd.
Barbecue
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Bristol Park Apartments
791 W. County Line Road
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Georgetown Community Association
Johnson Elementary School (1339 Oak Park Drive) Food, Fun & Games
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Parkway Neighborhood Association
Parkway Drive @ Imperial Street
Food, Fun & Games
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Bright Lights, Belhaven Nights (Belhaven Park)
5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Briarwood Terrace Neighborhood
In front of 5505 Melwood Place
Food, Fun & Games
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Heatherwood Homeowners Association
Trinity Presbyterian Church
Food, Fun & Games
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Ridgewood Park South West
Corner of Winterview Drive & Medallion
Cookout & Fun
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Benning Road Block Watch
700 Block of Benning Road (Ames Avenue & Manhattan Road)
Food, Fun & Live Entertainment
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Our Fondren/Cherokee Heights
3903 North State Street
Lawn Party
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Tougaloo Community Civic League
Tougaloo Community Center (Vine Street)
Food, Fun & Games
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Highland Park Apartment Watch Club
492 Beasley Road
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Mid-Town Community Neighborhood Watch
Corner of Adelle St. & Lamar Street
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Previous Comments

ID

158989

Comment

This National Night out against crime should start with the City of Jackson employee's first. The Mayor cannot not address the issue of Crime when he allows City of Jackson employee's who have been charged with crimes to be employed by the City of Jackson. What example is this setting for our youth? What does this shows the criminals? Currently employed with the City of Jackson are several employees that have violated the law and admitted to their illegal acts. Domestic Violence on women, assault,solicitation, theft and drugs. Why is the Mayor allowing these people to hold position of trust when they have records such as the one's I have mention. You'll stop crime when you let the public know that their tax dollars are going to be paid to employees that abide by the law. Why do the City of Jackson allow employees who conduct has resulted in illegal activities in lawsuits against the City of Jackson? Does it make sense that taxpayers dollars are being spent to cover the cost of these employees illegal activity? What happen to honor, integrity and the positive image of the City of Jackson. Mayor please rid the City of Jackson of these questionable City employee's and let's start rebuilding our City with a new motto; "No Criminals Allowed as City of Jackson Employees."

Author

Chef Tony

Date

2010-08-03T11:52:56-06:00

ID

158995

Comment

Chef Tony, where was your protest movement when melton had his "night out"? I mean his four (4) years OUT???? You are accusing this Mayor of not ridding the city of criminals who continue to work for the City. There is a difference between a person being "CHARGED" with a crime and one who has been "CONVICTED". Who is the person or who are the people hired/appointed by this mayor who have been convicted of a felony or other charges that render them unacceptable for employment? We should be governed by laws and not by personal beliefs about our personal choices for hire. This is a wide brush and an unfair directive. The employees are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Also, you can not just take a job from a person who is not "Will & Pleasure" but, protected throught policies and proceedures governing civil service. Your directives to this Mayor comes directly out of the thoughts and behaviors of Jim Crow. We've come too far to turn back the clock to one man dictating who can work and who can not. Take a deep breath! Now, ask what you can do in your community to make tonight's National Night Out (celebration of neighborhoods) a success for Jackson. There is always room to criticize: There should also be room for praise.

Author

justjess

Date

2010-08-03T13:48:18-06:00