<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0zipCg_1GmAp69K00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0zipCg_1GmAp69K00" width="900" height="506" ></figure>JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - An outburst at Tuesday's Jackson City Council meeting sparked national attention after Councilman Kenneth Stokes, Ward 3, used profanity after he said a person in the crowd insulted his mother. On Wednesday, Stokes doubled down, despite the outcry."I said in the beginning, I don't fight women. I respect women. But I said that b----, I'll cuss out," Stokes said. "I said I'll cuss her out. Because number one, you got to show some sensitivity. You don't know what a person going through."Since the incident, people in attendance and throughout the state have called for disciplinary action to be taken against Stokes, who said he doesn't care what people think."I don't care. You know, people don't have to agree with me. You know, we are all human beings, but you cannot come to my job and talk about my momma. I went to public school," he said.Despite many people disagreeing with how he handled the situation, others believe those in attendance could have handled the situation better, as well."Somebody should have spoke up other than him at the meeting yesterday. Go. They was out of order when they jumped all over about the councilmen, so they need to think about it. You just don't go with somebody backyard and jump on them," said Ernest Smith, the pastor of True Believer Baptist Church.Jackson City Council President Vernon Hartley, Ward 5, said Stokes will be held accountable for his comments.[sailthru_widget name="Sailthru Widget Block" sailthru_list="Daily News" title="Daily News"] Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WJTV.</div></body>

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JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - An outburst at Tuesday's Jackson City Council meeting sparked national attention after Councilman Kenneth Stokes, Ward 3, used profanity after he said a person in the crowd insulted his mother. On Wednesday, Stokes doubled down, despite the outcry. "I said in the beginning, I don't fight...

Jackson Councilman Kenneth Stokes doubles down after outburst

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JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - An outburst at Tuesday's Jackson City Council meeting sparked national attention after Councilman Kenneth Stokes, Ward 3, used prof

Jackson Councilman Kenneth Stokes doubles down after outburst

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