For the retired nurse and Jackson Association of Neighborhoods board member representing Ward 2, community involvement is a responsibility shaped by her upbringing, education and decades of service. Whether managing a research clinic or encouraging residents to attend meetings, Mary Crump believes progress requires participation.

The Jackson City Council met Oct. 5 for its regular meeting. From a new way of calculating rubbish disposal fees to additional grass cutting, continued creek monitoring and a potential economic development project near the Pearl River, several items centered on how Jackson maintains its neighborhoods while planning for future growth.

Across the city of Jackson, there are pockets of vacant lots and neglected properties. Many are often discussed in terms of what they take away from neighborhoods, including property values, safety, beauty and investment. Dr. Cindy Ayers Elliott, founder of Foot Print Farms, sees something else when she looks at available land.

The Jackson City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 22, for its regular meeting. The Council opened the meeting in memory of Sonny Easom, who died unexpectedly last week.

The Hinds County Board of Supervisors met on Monday, September 21 at 9am at the Chancery Court Building. For residents unable to attend, this recap highlights decisions and discussions with potential impact on neighborhoods across Hinds County and Jackson.