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Owens and Banks Receive Prison Terms in Jackson Bribery Case
Chokwe Antar Lumumba
— Nov 5, 2026
Former Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens was sentenced to 41 months in prison and fined $100,000, while former Jackson councilman Aaron Banks received a 45-month sentence for their roles in a bribery conspiracy tied to a proposed downtown convention-center hotel. Prosecutors said the scheme involved bribes and other benefits to secure officials’ support for the project.
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Fort Jackson Holds Domestic Violence Awareness Event
Good News
— Oct 16, 2026
Mississippi Today is hiring a watchdog reporter to cover Jackson city government and Hinds County. In Jackson, Jackson Prep has expanded its student leadership program, while First Baptist Jackson is inviting the community to its annual Christmas Carols by Candlelight event.
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Some States Are Cracking Down On Crime
Jackson, Mississippi
— Sep 8, 2025
In Jackson, Mississippi, two courtrooms just a few miles apart are delivering very different kinds of justice. One is the historic Hinds County Courthouse — old, overworked, and overwhelmed. Some people wait over a year…
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Democrat Mayor Enters Plea After FBI Arrest
Fox News
— Jul 9, 2026
Former Democratic Jackson, Mississippi, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba pleaded guilty Monday to conspiracy in connection with a six-figure real estate bribery scheme. According to Fox News, Lumumba accepted $50,000 in campaign contributions from undercover FBI agents who were posing as real estate developers. Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens, who prosecutors said helped route the […]
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US Forces Shoot Down Iranian Attack Drones Targeting Middle Eastern Country
Jillian Butler · 2 min · 2h
