JACKSON, MS (Mississippi News Now) -
The dilapidated house was demolished years ago, but now there is a jungle. We're talking about 801 Spring Avenue in the Georgetown Community.
A resident who lives nearby called 3 On Your Side, because she says her calls for help to a variety of officials has not gotten the problem resolved, and she needs help taking back her neighborhood.
There are no mansions along Spring Avenue in the Georgetown Community, but folks who live here still take pride in their community and try to maintain what they have. Darlene Tillman has lived on Spring Avenue since she was 7-years-old.
"Back in 1963, everybody, you know, they just pitched in, kept the neighborhood clean; you know, we never had this problem," said Tillman.
The problem is an overgrown lot across the street. Since the house on the lot was demolished, no one has bothered to maintain it.
"And I have been bothered by field rats, mice and I have talked to Mr. Smith, Louis Armstrong," said Tillman. "I haven't had any results when I call, you know, they'll tell me that their gonna send someone out, but only people that comes out are the inspectors that takes pictures."
To make matters worse:
"People come trough here and dump trash. It's just a city dump. They will bring tires, TV's, I mean, there's no telling what's thrown in the back of me and I'm to the point that I'm afraid to sit on the outside." said Tillman.
Tillman is also afraid for the children in the neighborhood because of speeders.
"People coming down this street like it's 55 highway, like a racetrack."
Tillman said she has applied for speed bumps to be placed along the street.
She concluded,"I'm just fed up, you know, I want the neighborhood to be brought back."
I asked City of Jackson spokesperson Quita Bride about 801 Spring Avenue. She told me the property had already cleared the demolition process. Bride says now that the city has been alerted, she will check with Community Improvement Tuesday morning to see when the property can be cleared.
We will keep you posted.
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