The Hinds County Election Commission has announced permanent polling place changes for four precincts ahead of the November 4, 2025, General Special Election. The updates affect locations in Districts 3 and 5, including moves to Midtown Public Charter School, Pecan Park Elementary, Mississippi Baptist Seminary and Bible College, and College Hill Baptist Church. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day.

The Jackson Association of Neighborhoods (JAN) is hiring a Community Journalist to lead a community-focused education and engagement effort funded by the Community Foundation for Mississippi through the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. The role keeps Jackson residents informed about issues that affect daily life and equips them to participate in collaborative solutions.

Andy Frame has called Fondren home since moving to Jackson in 2009 to attend Mississippi College School of Law. He and his wife, Anna, a Jackson native, are raising their two children and a beagle mix named Bessie in the Ward 7 neighborhood.

Jackson offers plenty of ways to stay cool this summer. From public pools to splash pads, there’s something for everyone. Plan your visit, bring the family, and make the most of the season.