The Jackson city council is considering an ordinance to rename Ellis Avenue to Bobby Rush Boulevard. Author: The Associated Press Updated: 9:27 AM CDT April 28, 2021
JACKSON, Miss
A street in Mississippi s capital city could be getting a new name.
WLBT-TV reports an ordinance to rename Ellis Avenue to Bobby Rush Boulevard, in honor of the two-time Grammy winning Bluesman, was introduced at Tuesday s Jackson City Council meeting.
The proposed ordinance is expected to be expedited through the approval process.
City Attorney Monica Allen says before it can be passed, several steps have to be taken, including notifying businesses along the roadway of the potential change.
Jackson considers renaming street after Bluesman Bobby Rush
April 27, 2021
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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) A street in Mississippi s capital city could be getting a new name.
An ordinance to rename Ellis Avenue to Bobby Rush Boulevard, in honor of the two-time Grammy winning Bluesman, was introduced at Tuesday s Jackson City Council meeting, WLBT-TV reported.
Rush was given a standing ovation as he approached the podium to thank the council for considering such recognition for him.
“I never dreamed that I would have this honor from you guys, to name this street after me. I’ve been up for Grammy six times and won two of them,” he said.
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