South Jackson housing relocations are a ‘practice run’ for possible water shutoffs to come

Jackson Mayor John Horhn speaks to residents of Blossom Apartments about the ongoing water crisis and efforts to relocate residents of the apartments on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025. Credit: Maya Miller/Mississippi Today

LaQuita Glasper said living at Blossom Apartments the last few weeks has felt like being in jail.

On July 23, JXN Water disconnected service to the complex in south Jackson, leaving about 20 families without access to running water. Now, the residents have orders to vacate…

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