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Jackson Bribery Scandal: ‘Very serious allegations in the indictment,’ governor says
Gov. Tate Reeves spoke one-on-one with 16 WAPT’s Scott Simmons about the lingering impacts the Jackson bribery scandal could ...
Democratic mayor and other Mississippi officials accused of bribery
In one of the country's poorest states, money is flowing through elected officials' hands in yet another alleged public ...
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Despite Bribery Charges, Mississippi Prosecutor, Other Officials Can Remain in Office
Hinds County’s district attorney, Jackson’s mayor and a city council member were indicted on federal charges connected to ...
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Mayor of Mississippi capital says he faces political prosecution with bribery charges
JACKSON, Miss. — The mayor of Mississippi's capital city said Wednesday that he has been indicted in an alleged bribery operation, and he said it is a “political prosecution” to hurt his ...
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Hobnob ’24: Mississippi’s top two lawmakers pitch Medicaid expansion, tax cuts; remain divided on details
The Mississippi Economic Council, Mississippi Manufacturers Association and BIPEC have announced plans to consolidate into ...
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Mississippi mayor says he faces political prosecution with bribery charges
JACKSON, Miss. — The mayor of Mississippi's capital city said Wednesday that he has been indicted in an alleged bribery operation, and he said it is a “political prosecution” to hurt his ...
What areas of Jackson are rampant with criminal activity? Chief talks crime hotspots, solutions
These neighborhoods in Jackson are deemed rampant with criminal activity. Chief Wade said police are not sitting idly by as ...
Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba indicted in federal corruption probe
Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, who leads Mississippi’s largest and capital city, confirmed Wednesday he has been ...