Jaylon Anderson

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Jaylon Anderson

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson City Councilman Kenneth Stokes, Ward 3, said there’s a lack of electric vehicle charges in the capital city. With more dealerships producing electric vehicles, Stokes said the City of Jackson is missing out on precious revenue. He said with two major interstates flowing through the city, he hopes other city leaders will push to bring EV charges into Jackson. “The city of Jackson should lead the state with charging stations. We are not going back to horse and buggy.

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by: Kaitlin Howell, Jaylon Anderson Posted: May 14, 2025 / 12:45 PM CDT Updated: May 14, 2025 / 04:28 PM CDT JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police arrested a 17-year-old in connection to a fatal shooting on Holden Street. Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade said LeCorion Davis was arrested on May 12 and is being held on a $1 million bond.

1 month ago | wjtv.com | Byron Brown |Jaylon Anderson

by: Byron Brown, Jaylon Anderson Posted: May 13, 2025 / 05:53 PM CDT Updated: May 13, 2025 / 05:54 PM CDT JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A Jackson Mayoral Forum will be held at New Jerusalem Church North Campus on Tuesday, May 13.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Jaylon Anderson

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Days after commencement ceremonies were held at Jackson State University (JSU), President Dr. Marcus Thompson submitted his resignation to the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL). The IHL will now be closely watched as alumni and fans of the university have grown weary of the past presidential choices that end with resignations. Thompson was appointed to his position by the IHL instead of being chosen by a national search.

1 month ago | wjtv.com | Jaylon Anderson

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Days after commencement ceremonies were held at Jackson State University (JSU), President Dr. Marcus Thompson submitted his resignation to the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL). The IHL will now be closely watched as alumni and fans of the university have grown weary of the past presidential choices that end with resignations. Thompson was appointed to his position by the IHL instead of being chosen by a national search.