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Mary Crump: A Healer at the Heart of Her Community

For the retired nurse and Jackson Association of Neighborhoods board member representing Ward 2, community involvement is a responsibility shaped by her upbringing, education and decades of service. Whether managing a research clinic or encouraging residents to attend meetings, Mary Crump believes progress requires participation.

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Foot Print Farms Is Planting a Different Vision for Jackson

Across the city of Jackson, there are pockets of vacant lots and neglected properties. Many are often discussed in terms of what they take away from neighborhoods, including property values, safety, beauty and investment. Dr. Cindy Ayers Elliott, founder of Foot Print Farms, sees something else when she looks at available land.

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