Jackson Mayor Horhn Vows to Tackle City's Blight Problem

Jackson Mayor Horhn vows to tackle city's blight problem

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson Mayor John Horhn and his team gathered on July 3 for a meet and greet at the Two Mississippi Museums. Horhn, who has been on the job for two days, said he doesn't plan to waste any time. He told attendees that he would push for Community Development Block Grant funding for blight elimination across the city. “We have got to clean our city up. Jackson in some parts of it is an embarrassment. I'm going to be honest,…

New Jackson mayor's name now greets passengers at airport

John Horhn was sworn in as Jackson mayor on July 1.

Jackson’s new website continues to take shape, day after inauguration

Jackson’s new website continues to take shape, day after inauguration JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – A day after new city leaders took office, Jackson’s new website appears to be taking shape. Mayor John Horhn and members of the Jackson City Council were sworn in on Tuesday. That same day, the city’s previous website was taken down, with the landing page stating that a new website would be coming soon. On Wednesday, the website still has a similar land…

It’s a new day for Jackson proper

The inauguration of the new Jackson city administration was impressive. Held at the downtown convention center, it was elegant and well done.