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5 days ago |
wapt.com | Crystal Tisme
A new zoning ordinance in Rankin County now being appealed by the Mississippi Manufactured Housing Association. "It deals with agricultural areas 1 and 2, residential estates 1a, and so basically in that new zoning ordinance, if you choose to make a manufactured home in the agricultural area you now have to a conditional use, it's no longer a permitted use," said Jennifer Hall, executive director with the Mississippi Manufactured Housing Association.
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6 days ago |
wapt.com | Crystal Tisme
The city of Ridgeland’s Zoning Board has voted against a conditional use permit petition submitted by Entergy, which would have allowed the utility company to examine land on West County Line Road for a proposed natural gas plant.The board’s decision followed a heated public hearing Tuesday night, where residents voiced strong opposition to the project, citing concerns over property values, health risks, and noise.“I feel like we stood up as a community,” said Jimmie Sandifer.
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1 week ago |
wapt.com | Crystal Tisme
Capitol police hosted a 'meet and greet' Tuesday, to not only meet community members but also for a panel discussion featuring other law enforcement leaders. "Tonight is about engaging with the community, being transparent with the community, getting to know who the community is and allowing the community to know who our officers are that's behind those windows and police cars," said Keith Davis, Deputy Commissioner of Operations with the Mississippi Department of Public Safety.
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1 week ago |
wapt.com | Crystal Tisme
The deadline to file your taxes is less than 24 hours away. Some people are ahead of the game. "I've filed my taxes a month ago, I've already got my refund back. And I did that because that's the way my daddy taught me how to do it 50, 60 years ago," said one taxpayer. While others are still working to beat the deadline. "I don't love that I've waited until the last minute, but hopefully, everything will get resolved," said Ashley Hilt.
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1 week ago |
wapt.com | Crystal Tisme
Jackson police are investigating a shooting that happened on Clark Street in south Jackson. JPD Captain William Kendrick said they got the call just after 6 p.m. that someone was firing shots in the neighborhood.Kendrick said when an officer arrived on scene and tried to approach the shooter, he was met with more gunfire.Police said the officer then called for backup, and they were able to arrest the suspect. There were no injuries.This is an ongoing investigation.
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