Jackson challenges new Metro Jackson Water Authority in first legal test

Reeves holds off on Metro Jackson Water Authority appointments

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) announced he will not be making his three appointments to the Metro Jackson Water Authority at this time. This comes after a federal judge temporarily blocked the water authority on Thursday. "The State will continue to work with the Court to ensure that when the receivership is [...]

Judge temporarily blocks controversial water authority act from taking effect

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – A federal judge is temporarily blocking a new state law that would place Jackson’s water system under the control of a regional authority once the third-party manager leaves—at least until he determines whether the law encroaches on his court’s jurisdiction. On Thursday, U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate issued a preliminary injunction against H.B. 1677, the Metro Jackson Water Authority Act, and directed the city to file…

Jackson challenges new Metro Jackson Water Authority in first legal test

The city of Jackson has filed a motion in federal court to challenge the state legislature's creation of the Metro Jackson Water Authority, asserting the court has exclusive jurisdiction over the city's water system.

Judge grants Jackson request for temporary block of new state water authority

A Mississippi federal judge is temporarily blocking a new state law that would create a nine-member regional water authority to oversee Jackson's water system.

Federal judge temporarily halts Jackson water authority as court reviews new state law

Mississippi governor defends Metro Jackson Water Authority, pauses appointments

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said he placed the City of Jackson’s water system under state control in August 2022 to avert a “catastrophic” collapse that would have left more than 131,000 residents and numerous businesses without running water. Reeves said in a Facebook post that he cut short official travel…