As it presently stands, those who have been indicted in the bribery scandal in Jackson can stay in office unless they are ...

The mayor of Mississippi’s capital said Thursday “he will continue to handle the business of the city,” after he pleaded not ...

Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba and Ward 6 Councilman Aaron Banks all pleaded not ...

In 1998, a longtime preacher and friend approached the then-city councilman seeking his support for a zoning request for a ...

Lumumba is facing five felony counts in connection with a bribery scheme to bring a convention center hotel to Jackson.

Gov. Tate Reeves spoke one-on-one with 16 WAPT’s Scott Simmons about the lingering impacts the Jackson bribery scandal could ...

Indicted last week in a major corruption scandal, Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba is trying to pull a Donald Trump. Just ...

Bribery and conspiracy charges against the mayor of Jackson, Mississippi, are the latest shock to the state's capital city.

A public servant tasked with upholding the law was indicted on 8 counts that allege he facilitated hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes.

In one of the country's poorest states, money is flowing through elected officials' hands in yet another alleged public ...

U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson is weighing in on the federal indictments targeting the mayor of Jackson, Hinds County district attorney and a city councilman.

DA Jody Owens is facing multiple counts in a case that has also seen other public officials indicted, including the Jackson, ...