Cheryl Stroy

By Cheryl Stroy 16 WAPT News SOURCE: 16 WAPT News Federal prosecutors have withdrawn their motion to move the bribery trial against the Hinds County district attorney and two former Jackson city leaders out of Jackson.In a Wednesday filing, prosecutors said they were satisfied with responses to the juror questionnaire and believed a fair and impartial jury could be seated.Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens, former Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba and former City Council President Aaron Banks...

By Cheryl Stroy A 37-year-old man was arrested Tuesday and charged with six counts of sexual battery involving minors, according to Jackson police.Stephen Dickens appeared before a Municipal Court judge on Wednesday and his bond was set at $16 million.Police did not release details surrounding the case, but did confirm two minors are the victims. The Jackson Police Department is asking anyone with information in this case to contact them at 601-960-1234 or Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS (8477).

HAS THE FULL WEATHER FORECAST COMING UP IN JUST A FEW MINUTES. PREPARATIONS ARE UNDERWAY FOR THE HALLE SAINT PATTY’S DAY PARADE. THE ANNUAL EVENT BRINGS THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE TO DOWNTOWN JACKSON. THE THEME THIS YEAR STARS, STRIPES AND SHAMROCKS. JACKSON CELEBRATES AMERICA 250. ORGANIZERS SAY THERE WILL BE CHANGES TO THE ROUTE THIS YEAR. IN THE PAST, THE ROUTE FORMED A BOX, MAKING IT HARDER FOR VEHICLES TO GET IN, INCLUDING FIRST RESPONDERS. SO IT WAS RECOMMENDED THAT WE CHANGE THAT AND WE DID.