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August 1, 2007

Jail space: Police chief’s attack a coincidence?

The Clarion-Ledger, 8/1/7 Less than one week before the election, in which a police officer is running for sheriff, it’s interesting that the Jackson police chief would attack the incumbent sheriff for a lack of jail space, don’t you think? Maybe it’s just a coincidence that Police Chief Shirlene Anderson is pumping the need for…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
August 1, 2007

Farish Street Development Update

WLBT, 7/31/7 Jackson Mayor Frank Melton says he wants to pull the contract for the redevelopment of Farish Street because of a lack of progress. It was supposed to be turned into an entertainment destination area, like Beale Street in Memphis, but progress has been very slow. Some new store fronts are now in place…