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Election for Jackson’s Ward 2 City Council Seat Set for Oct. 1 After Indictment Spurred Resignation

by Shaunicy Muhammad August 28, 2024October 22, 2024

The Jackson City Council decided on Aug. 19, 2024, to hold a special election on Oct. 1 to fill the vacant Ward 2 seat.

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Former Jackson City Councilwoman Angelique Lee Pleads Guilty To Federal Bribery Charge, Sentencing Set For Nov. 13

by Shaunicy Muhammad August 14, 2024October 22, 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

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Mayor Rebukes Jackson Water Takeover Bill As ‘An Effort to Seize Control of A Black City’

by Shaunicy Muhammad March 5, 2024June 11, 2024

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Garbage-Contract Dispute: Judge Confirms Mayor Cannot Veto Council ‘No’ Vote

by Kayode Crown July 13, 2022June 12, 2024

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FAA Tells Richard’s Disposal to Leave Jackson Airport; Judge Terminates Mayor’s Lawsuit

by Kayode Crown May 6, 2022June 12, 2024

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Jackson Garbage War: Council Stops Mayor’s Veto—and Lumumba Sues Again

by Kayode Crown April 4, 2022June 12, 2024

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Jackson Mayor v. City Council: Special Judge Will Oversee City’s Garbage War

by Kayode Crown March 15, 2022June 12, 2024

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Jackson Garbage: Waste Management Sues Mayor As City Council Replaces Richard’s Disposal

by Kayode Crown March 1, 2022June 12, 2024