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Federal judge pauses key actions of Jackson water authority; final appointments must be made by tomorrow, report says

Mississippi Insight (television program) · May 1, 2026
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A federal judge allowed final appointments to Jackson’s new water authority board but froze the authority from negotiating leases or taking other major actions until the court lifts its hold; 12 News reported the authority cannot move forward with key steps and cited local objections to the board structure.

A federal judge has temporarily frozen key actions by a new water authority intended to oversee Jackson’s water and wastewater system, a 12 News report said.

Reporter Cameron Smith said the judge is allowing final appointments to be made to the authority’s board but barred the authority from taking further action, including negotiating…

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