Stokes Pushes Safety Overhaul in Jackson | Hattiesburg News

Councilman Kenneth Stokes is sounding the alarm in Jackson, Mississippi, declaring that safety must come first—or the city’s soul will fade. He’s pushing for a bold overhaul: reallocating funds from underperforming departments like planning into police operations to boost patrols, expand arrest powers, and deploy better tech. With residents living in fear and nightlife dying, Stokes argues this isn’t just about policing—it’s about restoring pride and security. He’s backed by past success under a former chief and insists this move is urgent, or risk letting the crisis spread. 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/3453829a785a81ef