Watch VideoMississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Monday night that he is declaring a state of emergency after excessive rainfall exacerbated problems in one of Jackson's water-treatment plants and caused low water pressure through much of the capital city.
The low pressure raised concerns about firefighting and about people's...
Mississippi Governor Declares Water Emergency For Jackson
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