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Argument over social media post leads to shooting at Jackson park
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - An argument over a social media post led to a shooting at a Jackson park. Jackson Police say fortunately no one was injured, but once an arrest is made, the shooter will probably face charges. The incident occurred Tuesday afternoon at Jayne Avenue Park. Jackson Police...
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Man arrested in connection with North Jackson homicide
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A man has been arrested in connection with a North Jackson homicide. On March 5, the Jackson Police Department began investigating a homicide that occurred in the 3300 block of Memphis Street. The victim, Avion Donelson, was shot to death at the location. On Wednesday, JPD...
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Jackson's Regions Plaza purchased. New owner ready to take over. See who and for how much
If there is to be a revitalization of Downtown Jackson, Kumar Bhavanasi will have everything to say about it. Bhavanasi won the auction for Regions Plaza in Downtown Jackson for what will be $2.97 million. The minimum bid was for $1.15 million, but the bidding in the last 20 minutes was fast and furious, driving up the cost. "I had a number in mind and on my last bid, I was done. I left it up to the God," Bhavanasi said. "I said if he wants me to buy it, it will happen." Bhavanasi said he did not know...
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4-year-old shot by 5-year-old with parents’ gun, JPD says
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A child has non-life-threatening injuries after being accidentally shot by another child on Tuesday. Tommie Brown with the Jackson Police said the four-year-old was playing with a five-year-old. The children found the gun while playing in the house. The five-year-old shot the four-year-old in the ankle.
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$400K litter removal contract sparks debate among Jackson City Council members
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A six-figure litter removal contract has sparked debate among Jackson city leaders, in part, because it was brought up for a vote without being bid out. On Tuesday, the council narrowly approved a one-year, $400,000 contract with New Way Mississippi to pick up litter along Jackson’s...
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Jackson Zoo's future: move, revamp, or close? Jackson mayoral candidates weigh in
An audible gasp — and even a few laughs — echoed through the auditorium at Millsaps College's Gertrude C. Ford Academic Complex. Kim Wade, the conservative radio host running as an Independent in Jackson's mayoral election, was just asked the final audience question of the night: What are your plans to revitalize the Jackson Zoo and the surrounding West Jackson area? Wade took the microphone and cleared his throat before delivering his blunt response. "The zoo's gone," Wade said. "As I've said before, if it doesn't make sense we're not going to do it. No matter how emotional you...
Mississippi Today
A Jackson resident of Ward 3, due to city error, votes in Ward 1 primary
For the last 10 years, north Fondren resident Patricia Ice has called private investment advisor Ashby Foote, the lone Republican on the Jackson City Council, her councilman. But after the city redrew its ward maps last year due to population declines, the shape of the voting district Ice used to live in, Ward 1, shifted east, meaning she now lives in Ward 3.
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Jackson police identify man found dead on Harrison Avenue
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police are investigating after a man was found deceased on Tuesday, March 18. The incident occurred on Tuesday, March 18 on Harrison Avenue. Detective Tommie Brown said the person was identified as James Butler III. Anyone with additional information on this case can contact the Jackson Police Department (JPD) at […]
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New restaurant headed to E. County Line Road
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A vote by the Jackson City Council has cleared the way for a new restaurant to come to East County Line Road. At a zoning meeting on Monday, the council voted unanimously to approve a use permit for Randall McClanahan, who is planning to open “The Corner Pocket Restaurant” at Pear Orchard Village.