JACKSON — After the Jackson City Council agreed in February to pay for the installation of wiring at the Metrocenter, around 300 city workers were expected to move into their new offices within 45 days. Now, 54 days later, The Clarion-Ledger reports not a single wire has been installed because of a dispute over whether [...] [...]
JACKSON — The Jackson City Council has approved a deal that will allow 300 employees to relocate to the Metrocenter mall within 45 days. The Clarion-Ledger reports the new terms proposed by Councilman Quentin Whitwell passed 3-2 yesterday, ending a stalemate over a wiring issue. The city now will pay $50,000 up front for wiring [...] [...]
SOUTHAVEN — Southaven residents and visitors soon will have another shopping option when an outlet mall with 50-plus brand name and designer stores opens its doors. Slated for 2013, the 330,000-square-foot facility will be the same size as the Shops of Grand River, which opened last year in Leeds, Ala. The Commercial Appeal reports Memphis-based [...] [...]
MCCOMB — An official says two business developments at Edgewater Mall are good economic signs for the community. Recently, The Children’s Place store opened in the space formerly occupied by The Sound Shop, which closed earlier this year. And, The Shoe Dept. will more than double in size from its current occupancy with a project [...] [...]