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‘Far west Jackson’: Natives of Mississippi’s capital end up in Texas for jobs, recreation, and a few less troubles
By MAYA MILLER - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Mon,12/29/25-4:36PM , 332 Reads 5,994 Statewide
Jackson is one of the fastest shrinking cities in the nation. Former residents of Mississippi’s capital say they moved to Texas for jobs, culture and opportunity.

Houston might as well be considered far west Jackson.
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Jackson Police Officer Robert Williams, a Neighborhood Enhancement Team member, removes a moldy chair that was illegally dumped along South Drive, while Kevin Tyler looks for other dumped items, Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, in Jackson. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi Today

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These JPD officers spend their days cleaning up illegal dump sites across Jackson
By MAYA MILLER - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Mon,09/29/25-2:08PM , 153 Reads 4,094 Statewide
Police officer Robert Williams puts on a pair of highlighter blue gloves before reaching for a chair, its leather ripped and peeling, discarded in the woods of McRaven Road in west Jackson.
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Birmingham, Alabama, Mayor Randall Woodfin (far left) shares his vision for his city during a plenary of mayors at DELTA FEST, which included, from left, Little Rock, Arkansas, Mayor Frank Scott Jr., Black Economic Alliance Foundation Executive Vice President Alaina Beverly, who moderated, Montgomery, Alabama, Mayor Steven Reed and Jackson Mayor John Horhn, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, at the Jackson Convention Center. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi Today

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Visions for prosperity: Southern Black mayors discuss economic opportunity at inaugural DELTA FEST
By MAYA MILLER - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Tue,09/23/25-2:32PM , 412 Reads 5,004 Statewide
The three-day event featured leaders from financial institutions and organizations across the south for what HOPE Enterprise Corporation CEO Bill Bynum said is an “activation and economic strategy, not a conference.”
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Jackson Mayor John Horhn, Jackson Fire Department representatives and other elected officials hosted a press conference at Blossom Apartments on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, to discuss relocation efforts and water services. Credit: Maya Miller/Mississippi Today

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Jackson leaders urge getting serious about unserious landlords
By MAYA MILLER - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Tue,08/26/25-1:54PM , 241 Reads 4,481 Statewide
Jackson created the Housing Task Force to find solutions for addressing absent landlords and overdue water bills, and to protect tenants from being relocated from their homes.

Jackson Mayor John Horhn said he’s considering approaching the Legislature with proposals to protect tenants from negligent landlords.
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