- Hurricane and wind threats destabilize insurance market (MS) September 16, 2024
Hurricane Francine reminded us how prone our state is to severe weather from hurricanes and tornadoes. Not that we needed a reminder. Tornado activity in Mississippi nearly doubled over the past six years as did estimated damages compared to the prior 6-year period. The number increased from 59 to 106 and estimated damages increased from $292.6 million to $464.9 million, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (2024 data through May 31). Read the article…………………………….
- Jackson residents caught off guard by resignation, charges against councilwoman (MS) August 16, 2024
The president of a group that oversees homeowners associations says he’s heartbroken and disappointed after Ward 2 City Councilwoman Angelique Lee resigned and pleaded guilty to a federal conspiracy charge. “An unfortunate incident occurred. The councilwoman has stepped up and accepted her responsibilities for it and we’re going to move forward as a ward,” said Jeffery Taylor, who represents homeowner association presidents in Ward 2. Read the article…………………………….
- HOA claims illegal landfill to blame for varmint infestation in MS neighborhood August 7, 2024
Residents of an Olive Branch subdivision are at odds with owners of a neighboring property, claiming it has become an illegal landfill and is responsible for an infestation of varmints. Iris Ferguson, HOA President of the Lyon’s Gate subdivision says she loves her neighborhood and the people living in it. But, her love of neighbors doesn’t extend to the owners of the property on the East side of the Olive Branch subdivision. Read the article…………………………….
- ‘We’ve got to do something’: Rollingwood residents frustrated with city’s lack of response to drainage issues (MS) July 9, 2024
He had just learned a project designed to repair a major sinkhole in his neighborhood was being delayed again, this time because contractors were waiting on supplies. “We’ve got to do something. We’ve got to do it now,” he said. “We can’t keep pushing this, kicking this can down the road.” On Tuesday, the city announced that work had been delayed again on a project to repair a failed culvert and sinkhole at 135 Yucca Dr. Read the article…………………………….
- Neighborhoods benefiting from CCID funds for improvements (MS) June 29, 2024
The Legislature during its most recent session directed funding for several projects in Jackson through the Capitol Complex Improvement District. Two of the projects are in the Fondren neighborhood and one falls in the LOHO Homeowners Association, Read the article…………………………….
- After nearly four years the City shares timeline for Swan Lake Drive bridge repair (MS) June 27, 2024
The city has a tentative timeline that could end the long commute around the closed roadway, giving some encouraging news for South Jackson residents whose bridge has been out for years……The Homeowners Association president is glad to hear there’s progress being made with the project to repair the bridge that has closed access throughout the neighborhood for nearly four years. Read the article…………………………….
- South Jackson homeowners want fix for impassable bridge (MS) June 13, 2024
Residents said the bridge has become a hazard in many forms. There is a gaping hole near the side of the bridge. First responders have had to reroute due to the closure. “Then for emergency purposes, if they end up on the wrong side, they got to turn all the way back around in an emergency and try to get to the house,” said Florine Keeler, president of the Swan Lake Homeowners Association. Read the article…………………………….
