Senate panel considers solutions for Jackson’s homeless population
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Lawmakers are looking at potential options to house the homeless community in Jackson. They passed legislation during the 2025 Legislative Session that bans homeless people from sleeping on public property. The Senate Study Committee on Jackson is considering solutions to address the issue. Downtown Jackson Partners President Liz Brister told lawmakers […]
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A homeless man has been charged with attempted murder, according to the Jackson County Sheriff's Office. Jackson County Sheriff John Ledbetter said the incident occurred on May 19 at a home in the St. Andrews community. When deputies arrived around 10:30 p.m., the found the…
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) -- The city of San Jose has begun the process of clearing its largest homeless encampment at Columbus Park, aiming to move hundreds of unhoused individuals into temporary housing. The encampment, which has been home to 370 people, is being dismantled as part of a city…
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The House Select Committee on Capital and Metro Revitalization heard from city and local law enforcement leaders on resources they could use from the state. The committee wanted to hear Jackson Mayor John Horhn's vision for the capital city and the steps he's taking to turn…