Suzette Lowe
Special to Jackson Newspapers
The area commonly known as Parsons Corner, located at the intersection of Routes 21 and 33 in Ripley, will hopefully be receiving a makeover.
Linda Dickirson, member of the City of Ripley Beautification Committee, presented a preliminary plan to the city council at its May 18 meeting. Additions proposed were a wrought iron fence with gate opening, benches, landscaping and brick walkways. Currently, the lot is empty with no landscaping. In the past it’s been used for Santa’s workshop and formerly was the location of an events sign. Rod Parsons donated the area to the city in 2015.
Suzette Lowe
A rodeo is coming to town. There will not be horses, bronco busting or roping cows, but there will be many other skills on display.
The first ever Bike Rodeo will take place on the parking area of the Early Childhood Learning Center on Second Avenue in Ripley. Sponsored by the City of Ripley and the Bike Ripley Committee, this event will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 1.
“This is going to be so much fun,” said Mayor Carolyn Rader. “More importantly, though, it will teach kids the rules of the road, how to take care of their bikes and how to control them too.”