Weekly updates for the City of Jackson

December 4 is Winter Weather Preparedness Day in Mississippi. Below-freezing temperatures can cause pipes to freeze and break, so it’s time to winterize your home! Here are some ways to prepare your home, family, and vehicle for the upcoming winter months.

JAN has updated its Jackson Ward Map to reflect the changes made due to the redistricting approved by the Jackson City Council earlier this year.

The Community Noise Lab is raffling a holiday gift basket and other monetary prizes for Mississippi residents who report illegal dumping sites to its database.

We considered it a success; however, we plan to make a few key adjustments as we prepare for future cleanups.

St. Luther M.B. Church joined forces with residents in Dalton Deer Park and University Park throughout October to host cleanup and outreach efforts, revitalizing neighborhoods and strengthening community bonds.

Local election officials across Mississippi have modified at least 54 precincts in 24 counties, including Hinds County, since the March 2024 primary election.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Jackson native Ruthania Hudson is a JAN Ward 5 representative and honorary Alta Woods Neighborhood Association president.

Cooperation Jackson is an emerging vehicle for sustainable community development, economic democracy, and community ownership.

November 2024 will make a year since Locke Ward and Roger Parkes started spearheading several cleanups of I-55 underpasses, frontage roads, and exits in North Jackson.

Jackson residents should email public comments to jacksonmswater@epa.gov by Friday, October 31, 2024. 

Her passion is working with young people to teach them life skills, showing them love and respect, and creating a safe space for acceptance.

Mayor Lumumba shared the progress made and the challenges Jackson is still facing.

The City of Jackson started its Street Resurfacing Project in October 2023 with Phase 1A.

The Greater Belhaven Foundation is gearing up for its annual Fall Cleanup Day on Saturday, October 12, 2024.

Neighborhood associations are the building blocks of the larger community and one of the most effective ways for citizens to be heard, fight crime, improve infrastructure, and enhance quality of life.

Friends of Livingston Park, the Zoo Area Progressive Partnership ZAPP, and Revitalize Mississippi partnered to make this project possible.

Jackson residents should prepare for the strong possibility of severe flooding and high winds.

Raspberry is one of Mississippi Business Journal’s Top 50 Distinguished Leading Women in Business and a Goodwill Industries Volunteer Salute honoree.