JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The City of Jackson honored civil rights activist Hezekiah Watkins by renaming a street after him on March 2, 2026. Watkins, the longtime owner of the Corner Food Market on Dalton Street, has been a respected pillar of the community. Residents gathered at Dr. Robert Smith Parkway and Dalton Street to celebrate the […]
Jackson street renamed in honor of Hezekiah Watkins
Mar 2, 2026 | 12:31 PM