Mississippi News
Jackson councilman wants more officers hired for JPD
SUMMARY: Jackson City Councilman Kenneth Stokes emphasized the need for initiatives to curb crime in the city, starting with a contract for Police Chief Joseph Wade, which the City Council passed but Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba initially vetoed. The council overrode the veto, ensuring the chief's contract. Stokes also called for the hiring of 200 more police officers for the Jackson Police Department (JPD) and proposed an ordinance mandating security personnel at businesses during operational hours if they have a history of violence. This legislation will be discussed in the next City Council meeting.
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SUMMARY: The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) is increasing trooper presence for the Fourth of July travel period, starting on July 4 at 6 a.m. and ending July 7 at midnight. Safety checkpoints will be set up statewide to monitor for impaired drivers and violations. Staff Sergeant Bryan McGee, Public Affairs Officer for Troop F, urges drivers to plan ahead, use designated drivers, and adhere to safety protocols like buckling up. The goal is to reduce fatal crashes and ensure safe travel. To report suspicious activity, drivers should call 911. For more updates, follow WCBI on Facebook and X.
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Mississippi News
Some Mississippi legislative districts dilute Black voting power and must be redrawn, judges say
SUMMARY: Three federal judges have ordered Mississippi to redraw some legislative districts, asserting that the current ones dilute Black voters' power in three areas. The lawsuit, filed by the NAACP and Black residents in 2022, aims to ensure fair political representation for Black Mississippians. The court's decision mandates creating additional majority-Black Senate and House districts in specific counties. Such adjustments follow the 2020 census population changes. Attorney Tommie Cardin argued that Mississippi's current voter behavior is driven by party affiliation rather than race. Similar lawsuits in other states like Louisiana and Georgia have also addressed issues of Black voter representation.
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SUMMARY: A man was shot multiple times on Lake Trace Drive in North Jackson, Mississippi, shortly after midnight on Wednesday, July 3. Detective Tommie Brown reported that the unidentified victim was taken to a local hospital, but his condition remains unknown. The Jackson Police Department has not provided any information about potential suspects. Authorities are seeking assistance from the public, and anyone with information is urged to contact the Jackson Police Department at 601-960-1234 or Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS (8477).
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