Jackson, Mississippi
Coverage of Jackson, Mississippi in the Nexus archive.
- This program gives Black single moms $1,000 a month for a year. The results are undeniable
The Magnolia Mother’s Trust (MMT) in Jackson, Mississippi, provides $1,000 monthly payments for 12 months to extremely low-income families led by Black mothers. Launched in 2018, it is the longest-running guaranteed income program in the U.S. with no strings attached.
- ‘A horrifying and a vile crime’: Toddler, two women found dead in home
A 2-year-old child, a 26-year-old woman, and a 30-year-old woman were found dead in a Jackson, Mississippi home after being shot multiple times. Jackson Police Chief RaShall Brackney called the incident 'a horrifying and a vile crime' and urged public assistance in the ongoing investigation. A vehicle linked to the victims was recovered nearby, and police are seeking the suspect.
- Two women and a toddler fatally shot in Jackson, Mississippi
Two women and a toddler were fatally shot in Jackson, Mississippi. The Jackson Police Department is investigating the triple homicide in the 300 block of Queen Alexandria Lane, which occurred on Sunday, June 28, 2026.
- Police shooting of a 1-year-old Mississippi boy ignites tension between police and Black residents
A 1-year-old Black boy, Kohen Wiley, was fatally shot by police in Senatobia, Mississippi, during a traffic stop related to a shoplifting call, sparking protests and calls for police accountability. The incident has drawn comparisons to the 2023 shooting of a pregnant Black woman in Ohio over a similar accusation.