JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson leaders confirmed the appointment of a new police chief.
During the City Council meeting on Tuesday night, councilmembers confirmed Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones as the police chief of the Jackson Police Department (JPD).
Jackson Mayor John Horhn noted Jones decades of service in law enforcement and his dedication to the capital city. The mayor said Jones was the best path forward as the city works through the 90-day limitation on interim appointments…