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🌱 How much power will Byram’s lone water authority seat really have?

Byram, Mississippi Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hi Byram! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How much power will Byram’s lone water authority seat really have?

Also on today's calendar: Santé South — Ardenland and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Clouds yielding to sun, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Thursday: More sunshine than clouds, temps: high: 84, low: 61.
  • Friday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 84 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Governor on water authority board: ‘City has proven they do not need majority control' (wlbt.com) — Byram will have its own representative on the new Metro Jackson Water Authority board, which is being formed to eventually take over Jackson’s water system. Governor Tate Reeves defended limiting Jackson’s control, while Byram Mayor Richard White plans to name his appointee by the May 1 deadline, giving Byram a direct voice in regional water decisions.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday April 23
  • Raymond Library Family Coloring Club
    Raymond Public Library , 126 Court St , Raymond
    3:00 pm
  • Paint and Sip for All Ages
    Ella Bess Austin Library , 420 Cunningham St , Terry
    4:00 pm
    • Friday April 24
  • Willie Wonka & the Chocolate Factory Play
    BEEMS Cafetorium
    6:00 pm
    • Saturday April 25
  • 2026 JPS Showcase: Enrollment & Recruitment Fair
    Cardozo Middle School
    10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Byram. Apply here.
  • Trident Holdings LLC posted a job opening for Shift Lead in Byram. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Byram here.

🗞 Nearby News

Jackson

  • Reissue of JSU's centennial history resonates for its 150th anniversary (clarionledger.com)
  • Will 'airport takeover' term be allowed in Jackson airport trial? (clarionledger.com)
  • Governor: 'Jackson has proven they do not need majority control' of water system (wapt.com)

Clinton

  • Emergency drill at Clinton High to give students real-world crisis training (wapt.com)

Ok Byram! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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