Councilman Pushes Change After Tragedy | Hattiesburg News

A 23-year-old man, Christopher Blakely, was fatally shot near Larkspur Street and Holmes Avenue in Jackson, sparking a community outcry and prompting Councilman Kenneth Stokes to push for a neighborhood improvement initiative aimed at preventing future violence and uplifting the area. Police are still investigating and urge witnesses to come forward—call 601-960-1800 or Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS (8477) to help bring justice and safety back to the community. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e23c8f517c8e6d3b