Double Olympic 100m champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Tokyo Olympic bronze medalist Shericka Jackson secured smooth victories in their respective heats at the Jamaican Olympic athletics trials, setting the stage for a potential showdown in the finals. Meanwhile, surprise world champion Antonio Watson withdrew from the 400m competition due to injury.
A woman suing Jackson, Mississippi, over her brother’s death has rejected a settlement after the city publicly disclosed the amount, violating a confidentiality agreement. The payment, approved unanimously by the City Council, was for $17,786. The family’s attorney stated they will continue suing due to the breach and the city’s perceived inference of victory. The lawsuit alleges officers brutally beat George Robinson, who later died from brain bleeding. A former detective was initially convicted of culpable negligence manslaughter but had his conviction overturned on appeal.
A woman who sued the city of Jackson, Mississippi, over the death of her brother has rejected a settlement offer after officials publicly disclosed the amount of the payment. The family’s attorney alleges that the city violated a confidentiality agreement and continues to pursue the lawsuit. The settlement, which was approved by the Jackson City Council, is not an admission of liability by the city or the three officers named in the lawsuit. Despite the family’s decision to reject the settlement, the Mississippi Court of Appeals recently overturned a conviction related to the case, citing insufficient evidence of gross negligence.
North Elm Avenue in Jackson, Michigan will be closed starting Thursday morning, April 25th, due to a sinkhole. The closure will start at 7 a.m. and will affect the stretch of North Elm Avenue between East Ganson and East North Street. The closure is necessary to allow the Jackson Department of Public Works to safely repair the sinkhole, which has appeared at the intersection of North Elm Avenue and Leroy Street. The cause of the sinkhole is still being determined and will be investigated once the street is closed and repairs can begin. During the closure, access to homes and businesses in the affected area will be maintained. Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes while the repairs are being made, which are expected to be completed by Friday morning.
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From April 15th to 21st, 17 home sales were reported in the Jackson area. The median sale was a 2,336-square-foot home on Chandler Road that sold for $650,000.
National discount retailer Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is set to open a new store in Jackson, Michigan, in August 2023. The store will be located in the former Party City building at 1510 N. West Ave. Ollie’s specializes in selling brand-name closeout merchandise at up to 70% off regular prices. The Jackson store will be the 22nd location in Michigan and will employ between 40 and 50 people.
Erick Perez-Ramirez, 40, of Jackson, has been charged with two counts of assault by auto after crashing a vehicle in Toms River on April 20, injuring two passengers. Perez-Ramirez allegedly lost control of the vehicle while making a right turn and struck a tree. A 33-year-old female passenger in the front seat and a 33-year-old female passenger in the back seat were transported to a local hospital for injuries and are listed in stable condition. Perez-Ramirez and a 31-year-old male passenger in the back seat were not injured. Responding officers believed Perez-Ramirez was intoxicated and administered field sobriety tests, which he failed. He was arrested and charged with driving under the influence. The results of a blood draw are pending. Perez-Ramirez is lodged at Ocean County Jail, where he is waiting for a detention hearing.
Despite Jackson’s missed opportunities in Chelsea’s 1-0 defeat to Manchester City, manager Pochettino continues to express support for the young striker. Jackson has scored 13 goals and provided 5 assists this season, proving his worth despite struggling at times. Pochettino acknowledges that Jackson needs time to adjust and improve, especially in situations where he has time to process his options. While Jackson’s role may shift to the left flank or as a second-choice center forward next season, his strong finishing abilities have been evident.
