By WJTV
Apr 27, 2021 11:43 AM
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – On Tuesday, the Jackson City Council introduced an ordinance to rename part of a street after a Grammy award-winning Blues musician.
According to the ordinance, Ellis Avenue from Interstate 20 to West Capitol Street will be renamed Bobby Rush Boulevard.
Rush was moved to tears by the announcement during the City Council meeting.
@BobbyRushBlues moved by tears to have an ordinance by City of Jackson, MS to rename Ellis Avenue from Interstate 20 ➡️ West Capitol Street ➡️ Bobby Rush Boulevard. @WJTVpic.twitter.com/YJbWbxlCez
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