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One Jackson resident is speaking out about what he says is an ongoing problem in the city.

Tyler Carr has made his mark in the social services world for more than 10 years and is now excited to help even more members of the Jackson community.

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - One Jackson councilman wants to bring back the city's curfew ordinance. Councilman Kenneth Stokes, Ward 3, said the curfew ordinance is necessary due to a rise in crimes, including robberies and murders, allegedly being committed by a growing number of youth in the city. "Introducing a curfew in the City of [...]

One Jackson resident says the city is neglecting a neighborhood park that's falling into disrepair.

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – One Jackson family is pleading for help as the convicted killer of two family members could be released on parole due to a 2021 U.S. Supreme Court decision. James Williams III shot and killed his father, James Williams, Jr., and step-mother, Cindy Lassiter Mangum, in South Jackson in 2001. He was […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

Jackson, mississippi, say they are facing extremely high water bills, and theyre pleading with city officials to offer some relief for those who say they just cant afford it. the increase in water charges come after historic flooding in late august left the majority black city without clean drinking water for nearly two months. it was such a dire situation, it was extremely lot as well, and even now, some jackson residents are paying more for water that is still coming out of their faucets with ...

>> yes. so virginia evans tells me she received her water bill september 9th for nearly $4,000 and she was completely shocked. the bill actually is for the period in which the city of jackson was under a boil water advisory, in which the water, you couldnt drink it, you couldnt take a bath in it, you couldnt take a shower in it. it was not safe. virginia has reached out to the city for answers, and shes hoping to get some help with paying the bill and she is still waiting to hear back. shes not ...

One Jackson native turned his manufacturing business into a hub for NASCAR. “For me to start the business in Jackson just made a lot of sense,” he said.

Kelly Floyd has been taking the bus with no problem for years. Now he’s at a loss.

Originally constructed in 1888, Jacksons water system grew in line with its population until the 1970s, but its problems started even earlier.