Jurors are expected to begin deciding today whether Jackson Mayor Frank Melton walks free or becomes a felon and has to give up his job with just more than two years left in office.
Melton is charged with house burglary, malicious mischief and two counts of conspiracy. Detective Marcus Wright faces the same charges, and Detective Michael Recio is charged with malicious mischief and two counts of conspiracy.
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Senate passes bipartisan housing bill to improve access and affordability
The bill passed on Thursday would reduce regulations, regulate corporate investors and expand how housing dollars can be used to build affordable homes and rentals.
