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Frank Melton (1949-2009) was the mayor of Jackson, Mississippi, from 2005 to 2009. He was known for his crime-fighting tactics, economic development projects, and controversies involving power breaches and criminal misdemeanors.
Nov 14, 2023 · Frank Melton was a virtual unknown when he arrived in Jackson from Texas in 1984. At 33 years old, he had been picked to run WLBT as the station’s president and CEO, with longtime NAACP leader and state legislator Aaron Henry as chairman.
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A collection of articles by the Jackson Free Press that investigated the controversial mayor of Jackson, Mississippi, Frank Melton, and his alleged crimes, scandals and controversies. Read about his "crime-fighting" raids, his relationships with young men, his trials and his legacy.
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May 8, 2009 · The mayor, Frank E. Melton, 60, had a heart attack Tuesday night after the polls closed. Mr. Melton was hospitalized Tuesday evening after being found unconscious in his home 10 minutes after...
May 7, 2009 · Frank Melton, who had a history of heart problems, passed away in 2009 after losing a re-election bid and facing federal charges for a sledgehammer raid on a duplex. He was a controversial figure who ran a TV station and campaigned on a tough-on-crime platform.
Jul 23, 2012 · Frank Melton, a former TV executive and narcotics chief, was elected as Jackson's second black mayor in 2005, promising to fight crime and blight. He faced multiple lawsuits, scandals and a fatal heart attack in 2009, leaving a legacy of chaos and division in the Mississippi capital.
Jul 11, 2008 · Mayor Frank Melton of Jackson, Miss., was indicted Wednesday on federal civil rights charges related to the unannounced demolition of a duplex that he said was a crack house.
