Bribery scandal: What happens to mayor's office in Jackson? Is a special election possible?
If Lumumba chose to resign, Mississippi Code § 21-8-19 states he must appoint a member of the Jackson City Council to assume his duties as mayor. It's not clear whether an indicted-but-not-convicted individual has the right to appoint a successor.
Jackson, Miss., mayor, two others indicted in alleged bribery scheme
The mayor of Jackson, Miss., a city council member and a district attorney have been indicted on charges of participating in a bribery scheme,federal prosecutors said. The three defendants -- Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba,
Mayor of Jackson, Miss., Is Indicted on Federal Corruption Charges
By Isabelle Taft The mayor of Jackson, Miss., a City Council member and the local district attorney have been indicted on federal corruption charges, with court documents unsealed on Thursday detailing a scheme in which F.B.I. agents posing as real estate ...
Capital city Democratic mayor, prosecutor indicted in undercover bribery sting
Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens II and a city councilman were indicted this week on bribery charges.
Mississippi Mayor and Other Officials Indicted Bribery Charges
The charges came after two undercover FBI agents posed as real estate developers and reportedly made payments to officials.
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 corruption scandal.
Bribery charges brought against Mississippi mayor, prosecutor and council member
The mayor of Mississippi’s capital city, the top prosecutor in the state’s largest county and a Jackson City Council member have been indicted on conspiracy and bribery charges.
Dragon's Breath rounds: What to know about the shotgun shells that started Jackson's fire
JACKSON — Magnesium sparks from a 12-gauge Dragon's Breath shotgun round ignited a wildfire in Jackson last week that led to ...
Wildfire in Jackson Township, New Jersey, burns 350 acres; 60% contained
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service says a wildfire is burning near South Stump Tavern Road in Jackson Township.
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Illegal Shotgun Round Sparked 350-Acre Jackson Wildfire, Brick Man Charged: Officials
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Jackson teens named to all-state national Bassmaster fishing team
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‘Percy Jackson’ Season 2 Casts Andra Day as Athena
Andra Day has joined 'Percy Jackson' Season 2 as Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom and mother of Annabeth Chase.
Joshua Jackson Spices Things Up on “Doctor Odyssey ”with Surprise Threesome Scene: Here's What Unfolded
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Jackson football roundup: Leslie stops late conversion for win
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Did Beyoncé’s Grammy Nods Really Top Michael Jackson’s for ‘Thriller’?
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Andra Day Joins ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Season 2 as Athena
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'The general wants to be heard:' Restoration eyed for tomb of Samuel McCartney Jackson, Apollo's most famous citizen
How to help Contributions to the Gen. Samuel McCartney Jackson mausoleum restoration project are payable and can be mailed ...