JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba is expected to appear before a federal judge on Wednesday, June 21 over statements he made during a news conference last week. In a news conference last Wednesday, Lumumba announced the distribution of free water filters for pregnant women or women with children five and under. During the [.]
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba declared a local emergency after severe storm conditions early Friday morning caused damage in the capital city. The storm knocked down trees and power lines, which affected many residents. The strong winds also caused significant damage to structures throughout the city, such as traffic signals and [.]
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Demolition began on Tuesday for the abandoned Casa Grande apartment complex in Jackson. The complex has been vacant since 2014, making it susceptible to illegal dumping, fires and vagrants. Leaders aid the demolition project will cost taxpayers around $200,000. City officials hope the project will help push legislation for a land [.]
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A lawsuit has been filed against Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell and Capitol Police Chief Bo Luckey over Mississippi Senate Bill 2343. Plaintiffs in the lawsuit include JXN Undivided Coalition, Mississippi Votes, People’s Advocacy Institute, Mississippi Poor People’s Campaign, Black Voters Matter, Rukia Lumumba, Danyelle Holmes, and Arekia Bennett-Scott. Lumumba is […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Leaders with the City of Jackson announced a police recruit passed away on Monday, May 1. They said the recruit, who has not been identified, was training to be a police officer with the Jackson Police Department (JPD). He was a former firefighter with the Jackson Fire Department (JFD). “Our hearts […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader