Launched in 2011, JACKSON 311 is the city of Jackson’s official non-emergency service request system, a single point of contact for a variety of issues, from drainage and city plumbing to potholes, illegal dumping and more. 

The Jackson City Council met Tuesday, June 2, for its regular meeting, addressing blight reduction, public safety, neighborhood partnerships, infrastructure improvements and community recognition.

Drawn to Jackson by a band scholarship, Immanuel Wiggins arrived as a young musician ready to perform. What he did not expect was how deeply the city would shape him, or how much he would grow to love it.

JAN has long served as a connector between neighborhood associations and residents throughout Jackson. While its board includes representatives from each of the city’s 7 wards, much of the work that moves the city forward happens within its committees. These groups focus on everything from neighborhood strengthening to sustainability to parks.

The Jackson City Council met Tuesday, May 19, for its regular meeting, addressing public safety, blight, infrastructure, youth programming, neighborhood development and city operations.

Bees deserve our respect, and not just because they can sting. As essential infrastructure for healthy neighborhoods, bees pollinate plants, support ecosystems, and can bring people together, to encourage beautification, conservation and community.. Since 1970, it’s fallen to the Central Mississippi Beekeepers Association (CMBA) to spread that message far and wide. 

Now entering its fourth year, 601 Day returns May 28 through June 1 with a packed lineup of events stretching across the city. Organized through a collaboration between Visit Jackson, local businesses and community organizations, the celebration continues to grow each year.

As the newly appointed executive director of the Jackson Redevelopment Authority (JRA), Alex Lawson sees the city not as a collection of problems to fix, but as a place full of untapped potential waiting for the right systems, partnerships and investments to unlock it.  

The Jackson City Council met for its regular session, addressing neighborhood development, public safety, city operations and community investment initiatives impacting residents across Jackson.

After engaging more than 385 residents, city staff and stakeholders through a series of ideation sessions, Jackson's Innovation Team is turning community input into action. Four priority areas have been identified to improve neighborhoods across Jackson, and the community still has a chance to weigh in. Take the neighborhood beautification survey today and help shape the future of your community.

This spring, the city of Jackson will once again embrace a Westside Civic Engagement Club (WSCC) tradition that is quickly becoming one of the Westside neighborhood’s most enduring and beloved community gatherings: the annual May Day Festival. Now celebrating its 37th year, the festival returns May 1 and May 2, bringing with it a powerful reminder of what happens when Jackson communities show up for one another.

Located on the outskirts of South Jackson’s historic Duttoville neighborhood, Rosemont partners with the Mississippi Food Network to get nonperishable groceries, fresh produce and other essentials to families and individuals in dire need.

the Jackson Association of Neighborhoods collaborated with the City of Jackson’s Department of Planning and Development to host the inaugural Community Impact Gala at the Jackson Medical Mall. It was an evening that did more than present awards. It told the story of a city powered by its people.

This city council recap highlights key agenda items and discussions with potential impact on neighborhoods across Jackson.

Founded in 1980 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the Mississippi Native Plant Society provides statewide education about native flora through meetings, field trips, workshops, plant sales and other activities.

Downtown Jackson is stepping into spring with intention, energy and a renewed sense of community as Downtown Jackson Partners launches its Downtown in Bloom spring series. Running from April 1 through May 16, the activation transforms one of the city’s most historic green spaces into proof that Jackson is not waiting to be discovered. It is already blooming.

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.