# Jackson Bars & Nightclubs vs. the City of Jackson & Jackson Police Department

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Podcast: [The Clay Edwards Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-clay-edwards-show-3546582)
Published: 2026-05-19T15:20:49+00:00
Episode link: https://clayedwardsshow.podbean.com/e/jackson-bars-nightclubs-vs-the-city-of-jackson-jackson-police-department/
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## Resource

**Clay Edwards Show – Episode 1219** **Focus: Jackson Nightclubs vs. the City of Jackson and Jackson Police Department** During the show, Clay Edwards discussed the growing tension between bar and nightclub owners in Jackson and city leadership, particularly the Jackson Police Department and the new police chief. He framed it as businesses being forced to solve problems that he believes should be handled through normal city services. ### The Situation Clay DescribedClay spoke with a bar owner in North Jackson whose establishment is located in a strip mall with multiple bars. Recent shootings in the shared parking lot have hurt business, including one incident where a young woman who had recently graduated high school was killed during a post-graduation party. Clay noted that in most cases, the violence occurs **outside** the bars after people leave the premises — not inside the venues themselves. He pointed out that several of the bars in the area (including well-run spots like the Hideaway, Fourth and Goal, and Capital Grille) already maintain security inside their establishments. The problems arise in the common parking areas of the strip mall. ### The City’s PositionAccording to Clay, the new Jackson Police Chief has pushed for bars and nightclubs to hire additional private security or off-duty police officers at the businesses’ own expense. The idea is to reduce the department’s involvement in handling issues at these locations. Clay also mentioned that open-container rules previously signed by Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba have contributed to the problem, as some patrons now feel entitled to drink in parking lots. ### Clay’s Argument Against the City’s ApproachClay strongly disagreed with shifting the full burden onto business owners. His main points were: - Business…

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