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 ...
Massive corruption scandal in Jackson, Miss.: Mayor, DA, councilman all indicted
In a widening bribery investigation in Jackson, Mississippi, the mayor, district attorney and a councilman have been indicted on federal charges.
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.
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Illegal Shotgun Round Sparked 350-Acre Jackson Wildfire, Brick Man Charged: Officials
A massive wildfire that scorched 350 acres in Jackson Township was ignited by an illegal shotgun round that authorities said ...
Jackson Bribery scandal: Mayor Lumumba, DA Owens, Councilman Banks plead not guilty
Lumumba, Banks and Owens indictments follow former Ward 2 Councilwoman Angelique Lee, who pleaded guilty to a federal bribery ...
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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Jackson football roundup: Leslie stops late conversion for win
Leslie stopped a two-point conversion to beat University Liggett; Reading scored on a two-point conversion to beat Springport ...
Jackson State defeats Mississippi Valley State, moves to 6-0 in SWAC play
The Jackson State football team wrapped up its home schedule hosting Saturday. The JSU offense took some time to get going ...
Joshua Jackson Spices Things Up on “Doctor Odyssey ”with Surprise Threesome Scene: Here's What Unfolded
Doctor Odyssey.Joshua Jackson is making waves with his costars on Doctor Odyssey.The Nov. 7 episode of Jackson's latest ...
Who is Chokwe Antar Lumumba? Jackson, Mississippi mayor faces federal charge
Lumumba's mayoral stint followed his father's, Chokwe Lumumba, who was elected as Ward 2's councilman in 2009, then as ...
Did Beyoncé’s Grammy Nods Really Top Michael Jackson’s for ‘Thriller’?
Not exactly. But in Grammyland, nothing is simple.
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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 ...