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May 13, 2009
Richland Online Sting Nets 5 Arrests
Police say more arrests are possible in sting involing men seeking sex with under aged teens.
Battling To Represent Jackson’s Ward 6
As the runoff elections get closer, candidates work harder to get the word out.
Vying For Votes In Ward 2
Both candidates say they’re ready and able to help residents and the city.
Jackson Police Detective Michael Recio’s Retrial Will Start Monday
Jackson Police Detective Michael Recio will have a second trial.
News Channel 12 Remembers Frank
This is News Channel 12’s 30 minute special looking back at Frank Melton’s time in Jackson.
Federal Prosecutors Will Retry Recio & Jury Selection Begins Monday
Jury selection scheduled to begin Monday, May 18th.
May 12, 2009
Democratic Mayoral Candidates Debate The Issues
With less than a week to Jackson’s runoff election, two men hoping to replace Frank Melton square off during a debate.
Remembering Frank In Pictures
Remembering the mayor in pictures.
Remembering Fallen Officers
Their job is to protect and serve. Tuesday the Jackson Police Department remembered officers who died trying to fulfill that duty.
Miss Peaches Remembers Mayor Melton
The Farish Street cafe was Melton’s favorite spot for breakfast.
Hundreds Pay Final Respects To Mayor Frank Melton
Memorial service held for Jackson Mayor Frank Melton.
May 11, 2009
Natalee Holloway Case Now The Subject Of National Exhibit
Holloway’s family hopes the exhibit will keep interest in the missing person’s case.
Karen Irby Pleading Not Guilty To Deadly Wreck
Witnessing a crash or a crime? A woman shares some dramatic pictures snapped just after a deadly impact that killed two doctors.
Crews Get Ready for the Final Farewell
Jackson crews are getting ready for Frank Melton’s final farewell
Karen Irby Turns Herself In To Authorities For Charges On Deadly Crash
Karen Irby is given a $250,000 bond for 3 charges relating to a deadly crash that killed 2 doctors back in February.
Remembering Frank
Jackson to honor fallen Mayor.
May 10, 2009
Reeves Remembers Melton
Attorney John Reeves talks about Mayor Frank Melton’s life, trial, health problems, and legacy.
May 09, 2009
Late Night Shooting In South Jackson Leaves A Mexican Native Dead
A man is dead after a late night shooting in South Jackson.
Weekend Drowning At Ross Barnett Reservoir
A woman drowned early Saturday morning in the Ross Barnett Reservoir.
Flowers For Frank
Many Jackson flower shops are blooming with orders for Mayor Melton’s funeral.
May 08, 2009
Funeral Home Has Special Connection To Melton
Funeral home in charge of Melton’s arrangements also buried many of the teens he tried to steer in the right direction
Former Gang Member Says Mayor Melton Saved His Life
One of the many troubled kids Mayor Melton helped keep off the streets and in school.
Local Events Planned to Remember Frank Melton
Frank Melton’s body will lie in state at city hall and a memorial service will be held to remember him.
Memorial Services For Mayor Melton Announced
The City of Jackson has announced the schedule for memorial services for Mayor Frank E. Melton.
May 07, 2009
Frank Melton’s Obituary Cartoon
A picture is worth a thousand words.
Prayer Vigils To Be Held Across Jackson to Remember Frank Melton
Prayer Vigils will be held in all 7 Wards of Jackson for people to remember Frank Melton.
A Video Tribute Mayor Frank Melton
Moments from the mayors life and work in Jackson.
Remembering Frank
People all across the metro are remembering the life of Mayor Frank Melton
Farewell Mayor Melton
Jackson Mayor Frank Melton has died
May 06, 2009
Drawing Frank Melton
The Clarion Ledger Cartoonist Marshall Ramsey has drawn hundreds of cartoons featuring Mayor Frank Melton.
