Jackson Mayor Calls State Airport Move Racially Charged

Jackson’s mayor John Horhn took the stand in federal court to argue that the state’s push to seize control of the city’s airport isn’t just about management—it’s a continuation of a long history of stripping power from the majority-Black capital. Horhn linked the state’s actions to race and partisanship, pointing to the election of a Black mayor and an all-Black airport board as catalysts for backlash. He warned that this airport battle mirrors past fights over water, taxes, and other city institutions, all part of a pattern aimed at limiting Black political power. While acknowledging the airport serves the whole state, Horhn insists local control must be preserved, comparing it to other state assets still managed locally. The trial continues as the judge weighs the evidence. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/ab342780e441a85e