Coverage of crime in Jackson focuses on law enforcement, the justice system and public safety. Reporting tracks individual incidents alongside the policy changes and administrative updates that shape the city.
Mississippi Department of Public Safety is reviewing video showing two Capitol Police officers riding on the hood of a patrol car in Jackson.
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Former Jackson mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba pleaded guilty to conspiracy in a bribery scheme and is set for sentencing on November 20.
The Mississippi Coalition Against Domestic Violence hosted a candlelight vigil at the state Capitol to honor victims.
A Hinds County jury found McBride guilty of two robbery counts and one carjacking count tied to a 2022 ambush of a plumbing crew.
Authorities are conducting an investigation after a body was discovered behind a property on North Mill Street.
Three suspects face murder and drive-by shooting charges following a fatal incident in the city.
Regular subjects here include criminal proceedings, law enforcement operations, safety initiatives and justice system administration. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. High-profile trials and department policy changes frequently shift public attention toward the legal framework. Trends in safety statistics and the allocation of enforcement resources consistently drive the pace of reporting.
