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Jackson police, fire departments face City Council budget talks

By Mercy Rain Aug 13, 2026 | 7:46 PM

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Jackson Police and Fire Departments went before the Jackson City Council on August 13, 2026, as budget hearings continued for the next fiscal year. The Jackson Police Department (JPD) is facing a proposed budget of just under $33 million, nearly a $5 million cut from last year. Jackson Police Chief […]