Vicksburg’s Bold First Year Under Mayor Thompson | Jackson News

Mayor Willis Thompson reflects on his first year in office as Vicksburg grapples with a surge in violence, including three shootings in days. He’s pushing hard on education, investigations, and justice, with major arrests already made. Gun control is top priority—especially stopping minors from accessing weapons and enforcing responsible ownership. To combat crime, the city is expanding its police force, hiring five new officers this Friday, while boosting community engagement and street patrols. Looking ahead, Thompson’s eyes are on economic growth, spotlighting Amazon’s new data center and untapped potential of the waterfront to boost tourism. His vision? A safer, stronger, smarter Vicksburg for everyone. 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/d14a07ae1fc23eb6