Downtown Library Grant in Peril | Jackson News

Jackson’s city councilman Kevin Parkinson is racing against time to secure a downtown library before a federal grant expires — three years into an eight-year window. With the old Eudora Welty Library demolished and no current branch downtown, Parkinson insists the city can’t afford to lose this funding. Library director Jeanne Williams admits they’re still searching for a location and a partner to run it, while also scrambling for more support from Hinds County, which has slashed its contributions. Parkinson’s solution? Prep a building now — even if empty — to keep the grant alive. The clock is ticking, and the community’s future hinges on quick action. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9a38e8d038e0f947