Mississippi News
Court says it’s ending dispute over control of airport in Mississippi’s capital city
SUMMARY: A federal appeals court has ended a long-standing dispute over control of the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport, allowing a new board with mostly state-appointed members. The 2016 law creating the nine-member board sparked controversy, with critics arguing it was a power grab by white suburban Republicans from the majority-Black city of Jackson. The lawsuit, filed by Jackson residents and airport authority members, challenged the law but was dismissed by the appeals court. Under the new board structure, state officials will appoint five members, while local officials will appoint the remaining four.
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SUMMARY: Nearly two years after Dexter Wade’s death, his family continues seeking justice. On November 20, Dexter Wade Day was observed in Jackson, declared by Councilman Kenneth Stokes. Wade, hit by a Jackson police cruiser in March 2023, was later found in a pauper’s grave in Hinds County, and his mother, Bettersten Wade, was unaware of his death until August 2023. She believes his death was covered up. No arrests have been made, and authorities consider it an accident. Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade expressed condolences and shared updates on new policies to prevent similar tragedies.
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SUMMARY: Copper wire theft is a growing issue in Jackson, Mississippi, with thieves targeting buildings, cell towers, and utility poles. The Jackson Police Department (JPD) is actively making arrests, disrupting illegal businesses that melt and sell stolen copper. Large amounts of copper can fetch significant money, but the operations are illegal. Investigators highlight the problem of “copper men” running unlicensed businesses within the city. To combat this, JPD monitors local pawn shops and scrap yards in Hinds County using an online system to stay ahead of copper theft activities.
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SUMMARY: A federal court has dismissed all remaining claims by Retro Metro against the City of Jackson regarding a lawsuit over a lease at Metrocenter Mall. The city vacated the space due to poor conditions, including mold and pests, and Retro Metro sought over $4.5 million for alleged breach of lease and discrimination claims. The court ruled that the city’s decision was motivated by the need to protect employees, rather than racial bias, as Retro Metro claimed. Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba emphasized the city’s focus on public safety over personal interests in the matter.
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Family of Dexter Wade rallies outside JPD nearly two years after his death
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Jackson police work to crack down on copper thefts
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