Jaylon Anderson

Multimedia Journalist at WJTV-TV (Jackson, MS)

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Articles

Runoff set for Ward 6 Jackson City Council seat

3 weeks ago | wjtv.com | Jaylon Anderson

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The election for the Ward 6 City Council seat in Jackson will head to a runoff. Emon Thompson, Sr., received 22.3% of the vote, and Lashia Brown-Thomas received 20% of the vote. Both candidates are looking for ways to increase voter turnout in three weeks. “My goal is to work with everybody in our ward. We need to clean up Ward 6. We need to focus on the crime. We need to focus on the infrastructure and all the above that needs to be corrected.
Downed power line sparks fire near WJTV 12 News in Jackson

3 weeks ago | wjtv.com | Kaitlin Howell |Jaylon Anderson

by: Kaitlin Howell, Jaylon Anderson Posted: Apr 2, 2025 / 04:05 PM CDT Updated: Apr 2, 2025 / 05:10 PM CDT JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A downed power line caused a fire outside of the WJTV 12 News station in South Jackson. The fire occurred around 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2. Jackson firefighters have arrived at the location and are working to contain the fire.
Jackson mayoral race appears to be heading toward a runoff between two Democrats

3 weeks ago | wjtv.com | Cameron Smith |Jaylon Anderson

by: Cameron Smith, Jaylon Anderson Posted: Apr 1, 2025 / 09:31 PM CDT Updated: Apr 1, 2025 / 10:29 PM CDT JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – It appears the Jackson mayoral race will proceed to a runoff between two Democratic candidates. With 80 out of 81 precincts reporting, State Sen. John Horhn is leading the race with 11,909 votes. Incumbent Mayor Chokwe A.
JPD recovers stolen AC units, other items from storage facility

3 weeks ago | wjtv.com | Jaylon Anderson

by: Jaylon Anderson Posted: Mar 31, 2025 / 10:22 PM CDT Updated: Mar 31, 2025 / 10:22 PM CDT JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police said they found stolen air condition units and other items. After a resident in Jackson alerted police that her AC unit had been stolen, officers tracked the unit thanks to a tracking device the resident had installed.
Jackson nightclubs required to hire police-trained security

4 weeks ago | wjtv.com | Jaylon Anderson

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson nightclubs must hire security guards trained by the Jackson Police Department (JPD). The Jackson City Council voted unanimously to approve the new ordinance on March 25. The ordinance requires nightclubs open past 10:00 p.m. to have security guards complete an eight-hour orientation from JPD. Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade said the course is intense and focused on firearm safety, de-escalation and use-of-force training.
Congressman Thompson discusses budget cuts, federal layoffs during town hall

1 month ago | wjtv.com | Jaylon Anderson

VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) – U.S. Representative Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) spoke to Mississippi residents during a town hall on Tuesday to address concerns about budget cuts, federal layoffs and healthcare. Those in attendance voiced their frustrations and said they’re frightened by the current decisions being made in Washington, D.C., that trickle down to Mississippi. “We need help for every dollar we send to Washington. We get about $2.50 back.
Funding cuts could lead to increased JXN Water rates

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Jaylon Anderson

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – With federal funds decreasing, JXN Water is proposing a rate increase to make up for funds running low. JXN Water released a financial management plan in February, which could lead to a possible 25% rate increase to metered usage in the City of Jackson. The increase would see residents paying almost $9.00 extra per month. The plan spotlighted the increase was due to higher operating costs, slow collection gains and the receiving of debt payments.
Funding cuts could lead to increased JXN Water rates

1 month ago | wjtv.com | Jaylon Anderson

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – With federal funds decreasing, JXN Water is proposing a rate increase to make up for funds running low. JXN Water released a financial management plan in February, which could lead to a possible 25% rate increase to metered usage in the City of Jackson. The increase would see residents paying almost $9.00 extra per month. The plan spotlighted the increase was due to higher operating costs, slow collection gains and the receiving of debt payments. Jackson Mayor Chokwe A.
Driver dies in fiery crash on Medgar Evers Boulevard

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Jaylon Anderson

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – One person has died after a vehicle left a road, crashed and caught fire in Jackson, police said. The incident occurred on Medgar Evers Boulevard around 2:30 p.m. on Monday, March 17. Deputy Chief Marco Johnson said the vehicle left the roadway and hit a concrete pillar of the Natchez Trace Parkway bridge. The vehicle was engulfed in flames. Johnson said the unidentified driver was inside the vehicle and died. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Driver dies in fiery crash on Medgar Evers Boulevard

1 month ago | wjtv.com | Jaylon Anderson

by: Jaylon Anderson Posted: Mar 17, 2025 / 04:30 PM CDT Updated: Mar 17, 2025 / 05:12 PM CDT JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – One person has died after a vehicle left a road, crashed and caught fire in Jackson, police said. The incident occurred on Medgar Evers Boulevard around 2:30 p.m. on Monday, March 17.