Goodman Residents Push for Local Police | Jackson News

Gun-waving videos in downtown Goodman, Mississippi, have reignited calls for a local police force after the town lost its officers a year ago. Mayor Michael Howard confronted the filmmakers, calling their actions reckless despite knowing them personally. While hiring efforts are underway, crippling budget woes — including just 14 of 90 homes paying taxes and a broken water system — are slowing progress. Residents desperately want quicker response times and local law enforcement back on the streets. 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/2e48447da7ac2da9