Photo | Jackson Free Press | Jackson, MS

Photo detail

After the death of Mayor Chokwe Lumumba, Judge Melvin Priester Sr. (left) swore in Council President Charles Tillman as acting mayor of Jackson. Melvin Priester Jr. (center) became council president, and Councilwoman Margaret Barrett-Simon (far right) looks on.

Stories this photo appears in:

Tease photo City & County

Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba, 66, Has Died; Tillman Acting Mayor

The news that Mayor Chokwe Lumumba has died is rattling the city.

Comments

Use the comment form below to begin a discussion about this content.

comments powered by Disqus