🌱 Patch AM: When will Fondren’s Mayes Street bridge finally reopen to cars?

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In today's newsletter:

• When will Fondren’s Mayes Street bridge finally reopen to cars?
• Will Jackson invest up to $1 million to rehouse downtown homeless?
• How did Jackson cut homicides nearly in half this year?

Also on today's calendar: Deck The District and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Some sun with a shower, with a high of 66 and low of 37 degrees.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny and chilly, temps: high: 46, low: 20.
• Monday: Plenty of sun, but chilly, with a high of 45 and low of 28 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Mayes Street bridge to reopen to limited traffic, according to Hinds County supervisor (wlbt.com) — Drivers in Jackson’s Fondren neighborhood could see the Mayes Street bridge reopen to cars in about two weeks, easing a closure that’s hurt nearby businesses like Jackson Precast. State, Hinds County, and Jackson public works officials plan to allow only westbound passenger vehicles, keeping buses and trucks off until full repairs are finished.
   

2. Group supports city contracting firm to help with homeless (northsidesun.com) — City leaders and Downtown Jackson Partners are backing a proposal for Jackson to hire Houston-based Clutch Consulting to rapidly move people living on downtown streets into housing using federal funds. An Unhoused Task Force under Mayor John Horhn is studying the firm’s approach, which could cost $400,000–$1 million over three years and include wraparound services to help residents become self-sufficient.
   

3. Jackson homicide rate is on a steady decline (wapt.com) — Jackson’s homicide numbers have dropped sharply this year, with 59 killings so far compared to 101 at this time last year, according to Jackson police. Newly appointed Chief Tyree Jones credits stronger partnerships with other agencies and deeper community engagement, and says most homicides stem from personal conflicts rather than random attacks. He emphasizes that continued resident involvement is essential to keep crime trending downward.
   

4. For this architecture firm, its founders expertise beyond design earns top honors (costar.com) — A Jackson-based architecture firm, Duvall Decker, has been named the American Institute of Architects’ 2026 Firm of the Year, highlighting national recognition for work rooted in Jackson and across Mississippi. The firm’s projects include Tougaloo College’s civil rights research center, facilities for the Mississippi Air National Guard in Jackson, and a major renovation of its own new office and retail space on North State Street.
   

5. Suspect arrested after man was shot in the mouth in Jackson (wapt.com) — A 78-year-old man is recovering after being shot in the mouth when he answered a knock at his door at a home in Jackson, according to city police. Officers say they quickly arrested a suspect, recovered the weapon, and took the victim to a local hospital, where he was listed in stable condition while investigators continue their work.
   

📸 Around Jackson

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Jackson

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• Deck The District
  1250 Eastover Dr, Jackson, MS, 39211,
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday December 13

• Snow Much Fun 2025
  Mississippi Museum of Natural Science , 2148 Riverside Dr , Jackson
  6:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• 3rd Annual Teddy Bear Christmas at the Sheraton Flowood
  Sheraton Flowood , 115 Laurel Park Cove , Flowood
  1:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• 2025 December Christmas Membership Luncheon
  Byram Chamber of Commerce , 5659 Terry Rd , Byram
  11:30 am

Friday December 19

• Ballet Magnificat! Presents Light Has Come
  Jackson Preparatory School - Fortenberry Theatre , 3100 Lakeland Drive , Flowood
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Candlelight: Christmas Classics
  222 North St , Jackson
  8:30 pm

Wednesday December 24

• Christmas Special Menu at the Sheraton Flowood
  Sheraton Flowood Refuge Hotel & Conference Center , 115 Laurel Park Cove , Flowood
  11:00 am

Saturday December 27

• 2025 XJXN Soulabration
  Mississippi Coliseum , Livestock Barn (Dairy) , 1207 Mississippi St , Jackson
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• Happy Landing
  Duling Hall Live Music & Events , 622 Duling Ave Suite 206 , Jackson
  8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday December 13

• Pre-Licensing Seminar Dec. 13th 2025
  Mississippi Independent Auto Dealers Association , 1705 Old Whitfield Rd , Pearl
  9:00 am
• Triumph Dealer Holiday Party: Got Gear Triumph
  Got Gear Motorsports , 230 US-51 , Ridgeland
  10:00 am
• Ridgeland Winter Wonderland Craft and Vendor Market
  Northpark , 1200 E County Line Rd , Ridgeland
  11:00 am
• Clinton Arrows vs Oxford Chargers
  Clinton High School , 401 Arrow Dr , Clinton
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Good morning, I have bags of baby clothes and shoes that I’m trying to give away to anyone that’s in need.
  If you all know of anyone please feel free to reach out to me. These are newborn girl clothes and I will have some clothes from size 4T-6t and shoes… (Nextdoor South Jackson)
• Does anyone have a gently used small hand mixer, that they’d be willing to sell at a cheap price or donate to me, for my niece?
  She ask for one for Christmas because, her mom won’t let her use her expensive stand mixer. She loves to bake and has to make everything by hand. I… (Nextdoor The Hill)

• Cintas posted a job opening for Warehouse Associate - Loader/Unloader - 2nd Shift in Jackson. Apply here.
• ServiceMaster posted a job opening for Future Opening: House Cleaner in Jackson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jackson here.

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