Jackson police chief cites reduction in violent crime
Chief Tyree Jones said in a recent Facebook reel that violent crimes have declined in the City of Jackson. Jones,
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34-year-old charged in armed carjacking at Wendy’s drive-thru
Chrishawn Marshall, 34, was arrested Saturday, Jan. 31, and charged with armed carjacking, the Jackson Police Department said. According to
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Jackson Police outline robbery and homicide detectives’ duties
Jackson Police Department said in a Facebook post that its Robbery/Homicide detectives investigate suspicious deaths and collect and evaluate evidence
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Jackson police hold weekly executive command staff meeting
The Jackson Police Department posted on its official Facebook page that it held its weekly Executive Command Staff meeting. The
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NWS Jackson posts weather photos on Facebook
The U.S. National Weather Service office in Jackson, Mississippi, posted photos on its Facebook page that provide visual information about
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JPD coordinates operations, safety priorities in weekly command meetings
The Jackson Police Department said on its Facebook page that its weekly executive command staff meetings serve to coordinate operations,
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NWS Jackson issues special winter weather briefing
The National Weather Service’s Jackson weather forecast office recorded a special winter weather briefing on Jan. 23, 2026, the office
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Jackson officials brief public on winter storm plan
Jackson police said city, county and nonprofit partners briefed residents Wednesday on an emergency management plan ahead of a winter
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Hinds County sheriff urges residents to avoid travel ahead of winter storm
Hinds County Sheriff and Jackson Police Chief Tyree D. Jones urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel and take precautions as
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Jackson Police urges use of backup numbers if communications fail
The Jackson Police Department said on its Facebook page that members of the public should use the telephone numbers listed
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