🌱 Sewer Break Causes Creek Bank To Collapse + One Lake Proposal

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Nice with plenty of sun. High: 86 Low: 61.

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Here are the top three stories in Jackson today:

1. A sewer main break occurred along White Oak Creek in North Jackson due to erosion causing a portion of the creek's bank to collapse. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality issued a warning advising people to avoid contact with the contaminated creek. Jackson city officials are working on temporary and long-term solutions to address the issue. (WIBT 3 News)
2. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers held public meetings in Jackson to discuss flood control options for the capital city. The controversial One Lake proposal, which aims to widen the Pearl River to reduce flooding, dominated the discussions. Supporters emphasized the economic opportunities it would bring, while opponents raised concerns about environmental impacts and questioned its effectiveness. The Corps will release a draft analysis in September and make a final decision in early 2024. (Mississippi Today)
3. Three former Jackson Police Department officers, Kenya McCarty, Avery Willis, and James Land, have been indicted on homicide charges in the death of Keith Murriel, a Mississippi man who died in police custody. The officers face charges ranging from second-degree murder to manslaughter. The indictment brings some comfort to Murriel's family, who believe the officers should be held accountable for their actions, which were captured on body camera footage and showed the use of excessive force. (1430 WCMY)

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Today in Jackson:

• Story Time Fun At Medgar Evers Library (10:00 AM)
• Farm Bureau Spotlight At Mississippi Children's Museum (10:00 AM)
• Make Your Own Clothing: Part 3 At Bean Path Makerspace (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Permian Monsters: Life Before the Dinosaurs exhibit will open on Saturday, May 27 at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. (Mississippi Museum of Natural Science via Facebook)
• Calling all animal lovers! The Mississippi Animal Rescue League has a full-time, open position for a kennel associate. You can submit a resume via email or drop by Tuesday through Friday in person. (Mississippi Animal Rescue League via Facebook)
• Nurses are currently needed by the Mississippi Department of Health in Madison and Rankin County. There are also positions available in other counties throughout the state. (Mississippi Department of Health via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.