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.

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.

In 2023, Ward formed Clean Up Jackson, an organization that typifies what determined residents can achieve when they step up to reclaim their neighborhoods. 

Ray McCants III came to Mississippi from Detroit with a scholarship and curiosity about business. What he found instead was a city full of possibilities. Through marketing, mentorship, and a belief in Jackson’s creative potential, he’s helping write its next chapter.

Jackson Indie Music Week returns as a celebration of the city’s vibrant creative scene, bringing together independent artists, music professionals, and fans for a week of performances, panels, and cultural experiences. The multi-day event highlights the diversity of Mississippi’s music community while creating opportunities for collaboration, learning, and economic growth. By spotlighting local talent across multiple genres and venues, Jackson Indie Music Week continues to position the city as a hub for Southern creativity and innovation.

Perhaps the next best thing to sharing a meal with someone is meeting them for coffee. This is especially true in Jackson, where the opening of local coffee shops has been on caffeine for the last few years. But what’s beginning to stand out about the Jackson coffee scene is the opportunities it provides for people to gather. From coffee clubs to latte art throwdowns and annual events like the Jackson Coffee Festival, these events celebrate coffee culture in completely different ways and help to foster a growing sense of community in Jackson.

Born and raised in a West Side community in Jackson’s Ward 4, Seymore is Jackson through and through. He serves as a board member of the Jackson Association of Neighborhoods, but this title only tells part of his story. 

Founded during an age of segregation, Marshall’s opened its doors when African American readers in Mississippi had limited access to books that reflected their history, theology, politics and lived experience. Inside its walls, readers could find authors who were absent from mainstream shelves, along with sheet music, recordings and cultural materials that documented a parallel America.

Azia Cimone has made downtown Jackson home for years, showing up for the City With Soul and organizing spaces long before she ever imagined a formal leadership role. That steady presence and commitment to place have now led her to the board of the Jackson Association of Neighborhoods, where she will help guide the organization’s work to strengthen neighborhoods across the city.

In Duttoville, a historic neighborhood nestled south of downtown between Highway 80, West and Gallatin streets, residents are working to restore a sense of pride and stability through cleanup efforts, property redevelopment and the formation of a formal neighborhood association.