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After years of infighting and accusations, Jackson councilman predicts storm of indictments
The resignation of former Jackson city councilwoman Angelique Lee on Wednesday morning, followed by her subsequent plea of guilty to a federal bribery charge, has stirred a whirlwind of controversy in a city that’s no stranger to it. FBI raids conducted in Mississippi’s capital city in May 2024 elicited...
Prosecutor in Welfare Scandal That Ensnared Favre Is Subject of FBI Bribery Probe
The prosecutor who first brought charges in the sprawling Mississippi welfare scandal is himself under criminal investigation. Jody Owens, the Hinds County district attorney, is the subject of a federal bribery probe, sources told Front Office Sports. The probe is separate from the investigation into how tens of millions of dollars of federal welfare funds were illegally diverted to Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre and dozens of others.
Former Councilwoman Angelique Lee pleads guilty to bribery
Former Jackson Ward 2 Councilwoman Angelique Lee pled guilty Wednesday in federal court to a charge of conspiracy to commit bribery, following a sweeping investigation that revealed her involvement in a downtown development scheme. The case, which has drawn significant attention, is assigned to U.S. District Judge Daniel Patrick Jordan, III.
A plan to fix Jackson’s water system could cost all of Mississippi its food stamps
It started as a simple idea to help low-income residents in Jackson, Mississippi, pay less for their water bills with as little red tape as possible. Now, it’s led to federal agencies threatening to cut off all of Mississippi from food stamps. In February, the U.S. Department of Justice...
Jackson airport gets a team of fluffy new friends
Dallas and Bruno, two black labrador retrievers at the Jackson airport, wagged their tails and strutted happily for the crowd of media at the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport on Wednesday as they received their official introduction to Mississippi. While the fluffy young dogs may look like the perfect pets, they are...
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: August 16-18
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you’ll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (August 16-18) around Mississippi. Central Mississippi Mississippi Indie Film Forum – Jackson – Friday Food Truck Friday – Jackson – Friday Belhaven Block Party – Jackson […]
Decrepit Pipes Put Jackson, Mississippi, on the Edge of Catastrophe. State Regulators Didn’t Act.
For years, Jackson residents endured periods of low water pressure, potentially unsafe drinking water or no water at all. All the while, state inspectors found few problems with the failing pipes that caused those problems.
JXN Water to begin shutoffs for customers without accounts
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Residents who are receiving water without accounts could soon have their water shut off. JXN Water announced Tuesday that it had begun a process to disconnect water meters serving homes and businesses without an active account. “Earlier this year, JXN Water discovered thousands of addresses...
Councilman Stokes says Angelique Lee won't be last city official to be prosecuted this year
After now former Ward 2 Jackson City Councilwoman Angelique Lee pleaded guilty to accepting bribes, which were for her vote on a downtown development, Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth Stokes told reporters she may not be the last Jackson official standing before a judge this year. "I believe there's going to be a number...
Groundbreaking held for The Heights at Waterpointe
FLOWOOD, Miss. (WJTV) – A new style of living will soon open in the City of Flowood. On Thursday, August 15, a groundbreaking was held for The Heights at Waterpointe in Flowood. Officials said the multi-family building will have 240 units and will create an urban feel that blends in with the traditional neighborhood design. “It’s […]
Getting Mississippians registered to vote
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT)— A local nonprofit organization is working to register eligible voters ahead of the November election. Sydnee Thompson and Nayla McClure joined WLBT to talk about Mississippi MOVE voter registration drives. Want more WLBT news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. See a...
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