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Ted Henifin, interim third-party manager for JXN Water, speaking at a press conference

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Jackson Shuts Off Water to Apartment Complexes Due to Unpaid Bills; Mayor Announces New Apartment Task Force

by Shaunicy Muhammad July 31, 2025August 29, 2025

A new City of Jackson initiative aims to stop neglect at apartment complexes as JXN Water cuts off water at complexes with overdue bills.

Mayor John Horhn wearing a grey suit and red tie hugs Judge graves wearing a black robe

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Photos: Jackson Mayor John Horhn Inaugurated, City Council Sworn In

by Shaunicy Muhammad July 2, 2025July 2, 2025

An overgrown cemetery with flowers and headstones peaking out of tall grass

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Jackson’s Overgrown Cemeteries Will Be Maintained After Citizen Outcry

by Shaunicy Muhammad July 24, 2024July 24, 2024

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Fate of Capital City’s Andrew Jackson Statue Still Undecided Four Years After Removal Vote

by Shaunicy Muhammad June 19, 2024September 11, 2025

Ted Henifin sitting outside and speaking

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Jackson Water Concerns Remain A Year After Federal Takeover Despite Significant Improvements

by Shaunicy Muhammad December 6, 2023June 11, 2024

Mayor Lumumba in a black jacket speaking at mics

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Jackson Mayor Moving Forward With Garbage Pickup Bid Process After Two-Year Impasse

by Shaunicy Muhammad November 15, 2023June 11, 2024

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New Jackson Parks Director Has Felony Record For Promoting Prostitution

by Shaunicy Muhammad September 14, 2023June 11, 2024

trash bags with trash strewn outside a home

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State Threatens $75,000 Daily Fine Against Jackson Over Garbage Crisis

by Kayode Crown April 12, 2023June 11, 2024

Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba talking energetically with one arm slightly raised

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Jackson Mayor Can’t Override Council On Garbage Contracts, Mississippi Supreme Court Rules

by Kayode Crown March 9, 2023June 11, 2024