JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Businesses are leaving Highway 80 in Jackson. State Rep. Grace Butler-Washington (D-District 69) said the closures have ramped up over the last 10 years.
Captain D’s was the latest business to close along Highway 80. A sign was posted on the door informing customers to go to the locations in Pearl or Clinton.
According to Butler-Washington, Arby’s closed about a year ago. She said foot traffic wasn’t the problem. One man said until leaders curb crime, the capital city won’t look the way it used to. Butler-Washington agreed…