Stronger Together by Working Together
The Jackson Association of Neighborhood’s mission is to help strengthen Jackson neighborhoods by working together with government agencies, neighborhood groups, community organizations and other stakeholders to help neighborhoods become more effective at solving problems and improving their communities. To accomplish that mission, our main objective is to identify leaders in every neighborhood in the city. If a neighborhood doesn’t have a current organized group or identified leader, JAN is ready to support local residents to get connected and activated to move forward together.
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A Jackson native, Wilson’s connection to the city is woven through family, faith and a lifelong commitment to community. Raised in an environment where service was not optional but expected, she grew up watching her Jackson native parents step in to help neighbors in need. That example became a blueprint.
The Jackson City Council held a session on 04/07/2026 with an agenda that reflected a balance of routine approvals, infrastructure investments, and broader discussions about how the city prioritizes growth, services, and quality of life for residents. It also had moments of critical debate over water and the budget.
When the days get longer and yards begin to wake up after the winter cold, Jackson gardeners turn to a handful of annual plant sales to kick off the spring season. From hearty old standards to heirloom varieties, native species, colorful annuals and perennials, and more, Jackson’s plant sales offer the area numerous options and opportunities for home and neighborhood beautification.
The Jackson City Council met March 23rd for a regular session meeting. This recap highlights key agenda items and discussions with potential impact on neighborhoods across Jackson.
Born and raised in Westside Subdivision No. 2 in Ward 4, Princess Barber-Williams has spent her entire life in the community she now helps lead. Her roots run deep in Jackson, beginning with her early education in Catholic school before transferring to Jackson Public Schools in eighth grade. She graduated from Forest Hill High School and later attended Mississippi College in Clinton.
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