Special city council meeting to address Jackson crime
Council meeting moves from City Hall to church Share Updated: 10:26 PM CDT May 3, 2021
Special city council meeting to address Jackson crime
Council meeting moves from City Hall to church Share Updated: 10:26 PM CDT May 3, 2021
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Show Transcript City Council meets on a regular basis to deal with crime and other issues. But Tuesday s meeting is not at City Hall. It will be here at New Horizon Church International. Well, the City council approached us about hosting a big public meeting that they re going to do centering around crime. And Bishop Ronnie crewed up is the senior pastor at New Horizon. He says the city approached his church for several reasons First, the ability to accommodate a sizable crowd with covid protocols, but also because New Horizon is a critical community hub. He says he couldn t hide his excitement when he got the call. Hey, God answers prayer okay, because
Governor Reeves and two Jackson City Council members respond to Mayorâs comments
Council members share support for Mayor Lumumba
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We also have reaction from Governor Tate Reeves.
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Council members press JPD chief for specific plan, funding to address crime spike
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During a two-hour law enforcement ad-hoc committee meeting Tuesday, Davis and members of JPDâs command staff faced a barrage of questions, not all of which were answered.
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The city had included a request for the change as part of its 2021 legislative agenda.
The mayor and other city officials have been critical of police chases in recent years, which endanger lives and property.
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