(Jackson, Miss.) – The City of Jackson will hold several events as part of its Citywide Day of Service this Monday and Tuesday in an effort to commemorate the public service of residents during the water crisis of last year. As part of this recognition, the City of Jackson will be cleaning up Percy V. Simpson … Continued
For Immediate Release: June 19, 2023 (Jackson, Miss.) – Today, the City of Jackson and partners will resume the cooling, charging and ice pickup stations at locations across the city. These stations are open to residents who may be without power. In cooperation with Red Cross Mississippi, Word and Worship Church will continue to operate a … Continued
For Immediate Release: June 18, 2023 (Jackson, Miss.) – Today, the City of Jackson and partners will resume the cooling, charging and ice pickup stations at locations across the city. These stations are open to residents who may be without power. In cooperation with Red Cross Mississippi, Word and Worship Church will operate a 24-hour shelter. … Continued
For Immediate Release: June 18, 2023 (Jackson, Miss.) – Today, the City of Jackson and partners will resume the cooling, charging and ice pickup stations at locations across the city. These stations are open to residents who may be without power. WHAT: Cooling/Charging Stations & Ice Pick-Up WHEN: Today, June 18, between noon and … Continued
For Immediate Release: June 7, 2023 (Jackson, Miss.) – Today, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, city officials and Richard Bradley with A3 Consulting and M-Bar Sports Lounge, announced a comprehensive plan to clean up debris and dumpsites, beautify Jackson, update needed infrastructure and open the City up to additional economic investment in west Jackson. The recent … Continued
For Immediate Release: February 10, 2023 (Jackson, Miss.) – The City of Jackson announces the promotion of City Engineer Robert Lee to interim Public Works Director. The City made this decision as it re-envisions the role of the Public Works department following the appointment of third-party administrator, Ted Henifin, who will continue to oversee water … Continued
For Immediate Release: February 7, 2023 MAYOR’S SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS (Jackson, Miss.) – The City of Jackson’s Department of Human and Cultural Services’ Family and Youth Division has begun accepting applications for its Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program. The annual program offers Jackson youth paid opportunities to develop an array of work … Continued
For Immediate Release: February 3, 2023 City of Jackson partnering with Hinds Community College on Workforce Development (Jackson, Miss.) – The City of Jackson is proud to partner with Hinds Community College for a workforce development program that is funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. The development program offers a FREE career certificate in Electro-Mechanical Technology. The program provides … Continued
For Immediate Release: February 6, 2023 Express Employment, Jobs for Jacksonians Hosting Job Fair (Jackson, Miss) – Express Employment Professionals is partnering with the Jobs for Jacksonians program to host a job fair from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, February 9 in the conference room of the Department of Human Resources at the Metrocenter Mall. (3645 HWY 80) Recruiters are … Continued
For Immediate Release: January 17, 2023 (Jackson, Miss.) – Officials with the Jackson Fire Department will host two training sessions once a month to prepare and assist residents with emergency preparedness training. Being prepared for an emergency can help reduce fear and anxiety, as well as lessen the impact on life and property. The free one hour … Continued
