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Coffee in hand, Jackson? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Jackson’s interim police chief plans to reshape officer conduct now
  • What investigators are looking for after the Hayes Drive house fire
  • Could Jackson face another bus strike as JTRAN contract deadline nears?

Also on today's calendar: Deck The District and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: I once read a book about anti-gravity. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Friday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 69 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Saturday: Some sun with a shower or two, temps: high: 67, low: 36.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 43 and low of 20 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Jackson Police Department chief outlines standard amid search for permanent leader (wapt.com) — Jackson’s interim police chief Tyree Jones is tightening professionalism standards across the Jackson Police Department while the city searches for a permanent leader. He’s emphasizing accountability and pride in every officer interaction and says he aims to leave the department stronger, with city council confirming him to serve until a new chief is chosen.
   

2. Jackson Fire Dept. investigating Hayes Drive fire (wlbt.com) — Firefighters with Jackson Fire Department are investigating what sparked a house fire on Hayes Drive late Thursday afternoon, where crews arrived to find smoke and flames and had to force their way inside. No one was home and no injuries were reported, but investigators are still working to determine how the Jackson blaze started.
   

3. Jackson bus workers negotiate new contract as current deal expires (wlbt.com) — Bus workers who keep Jackson’s JTRAN system running are in tense contract talks that could affect riders’ daily transportation early next year. Their union is pushing for better pay, safer working conditions, and about 20 more operators to ease exhausting 12-hour shifts. With the current contract expiring December 31, both sides hope to avoid another disruptive strike.
   

4. Fifth Circuit allows Jackson State administrators sex discrimination lawsuit to proceed (wapt.com) — A federal appeals court has cleared the way for Jackson State University vice president Debra Mays Jackson’s sex discrimination lawsuit over the 2023 JSU presidential search to move forward. The Fifth Circuit said her allegations against Mississippi’s college board are strong enough for the case to return to federal district court, where it could proceed to discovery or even trial.
   

5. The Architecture of Advocacy: How Duvall Decker Redrew the Boundaries of Practice (architectmagazine.com) — A Jackson-based architecture firm, Duvall Decker, just earned the AIA’s top national firm award for its long-term work with Jackson Public Schools and community-focused projects across Mississippi. Their approach blends design, maintenance planning, and advocacy to improve aging school facilities and civic buildings, positioning Jackson as a model for how architecture can strengthen public life.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Our missing cat returned last night - after we left food outside.
    We are greatly relieved as we are looking after our daughter's cat while she in college. (Nextdoor Heatherwood)
  • There are some dogs that need rescuing at 3008 Woodbine St.
    , a mother and some puppies out in the cold in an uncovered cage. Who can I call to help with this? (Nextdoor Galloway)
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Maintenance/Janitorial in Jackson. Apply here.
  • GAT Airline Ground Support posted a job opening for Airport Cargo Agent in Jackson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jackson here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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