Jackson Tackles Blight with Safety First | Hattiesburg News

Jackson’s city council kicks off a bold new pilot to fight blight—starting with Harr and Barrett Streets in the Washington Addition. Safety first: crews are clearing overgrown brush, trimming vegetation blocking roads, and removing debris to ensure safe passage. Council President Vernon Hartley stresses that before demolition or redevelopment, neighborhoods must be navigable. This initiative also tests new equipment and builds a dedicated blight response team. The city will evaluate results before scaling up—laying critical groundwork for safer, more livable streets across Jackson. 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/b3bfe1aabbf3aaf8