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Social Media Misinformation Sparks Water Crisis in Jackson, Mississippi: Law Enforcement Investigates

Amid freezing temperatures in Jackson, Mississippi, thousands of residents experienced water shortages last week, as taps ran dry for almost 25% of the city’s water customers. The crisis was exacerbated by a surge in demand prompted by social media rumors about a potential water outage. Law enforcement agencies are now investigating whether the misinformation campaign … Read more

Water Woes Continue: E. Coli Traces Trigger Boil Water Advisory in Jackson, Mississippi

Residents of Jackson and Flowood, Mississippi, received a blow to their water supply as health officials issued a boil water advisory due to the detection of traces of E. coli bacteria. While the state health department raised concerns about potential contamination with human or animal waste, Ted Henifin, Jackson’s interim water manager, disputed the lab … Read more