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Who’s the new president, vice president of the Jackson City Council — and who backed them?
Brian Grizzell and Vernon Hartley were elected as president and vice president of the Jackson City Council, respectively. The ...
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Who are the new leaders of the Jackson City Council?
Councilman Brian Grizzell, Ward 4, was named the new president of the Jackson City Council, and Councilman Vernon Hartley, ...
Jackson Mayor John Horhn wants 500 officers, says “handcuffs are off” police department
Mayor John Horhn says he wants 500 officers in Jackson as he announces he will be keeping Police Chief Joseph Wade.
Full day of events planned for Horhn, new Jackson council members’ inauguration on July 1
Thomas and Kevin Parkinson will be sworn in July 1. A full day of inaugural events planned at the Jackson Convention Complex.
Mayor Horhn says Jackson can't nix trash deal after Stokes slams Richard's Disposal
Horhn is pointing to Mississippi Code § 17-17-321, which states cities are allowed to enter into long-term solid waste ...
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Who leads the Jackson MS City Council now? New leaders elected
The new leadership and council members could shift power dynamics and alliances within the council. Ward 4 Councilman Brian Grizzell is the new president of the Jackson City Council, with Ward 5 ...
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Shootout in Jackson neighborhood under investigation
TWO SEPARATE EVENTS CAME JUST HOURS AFTER A SHOOTOUT LEFT MORE THAN 1 HUNDRED SHELL CASINGS THROUGHOUT ONE NEIGHBORHOOD. THE ...
Who's helping Horhn run Jackson? Mayor's new appointees mix fresh faces with familiar names
Jackson Mayor John Horhn announced his first round of appointments, including several new department directors. Some ...