For Immediate Release: September 4, 2024 (Jackson, Miss.) – Unfortunately, contract negotiations between the JTRAN bus drivers’ union and management company MV Transportation Inc. have broken down. As a result, the bus drivers have decided to go on strike. The City is fully aware of the significant impact this has on our community. We are encouraging … Continued
For Immediate Release: August 29, 2024 (Jackson, Miss.) – “Last year, the City of Jackson vacated office space it had been using at the Metrocenter mall because of deplorable conditions which endangered city employees working there. The space was owned by Retro Metro LLC, which then sued the city for breach of lease, seeking an additional … Continued
For Immediate Release: August 28, 2024 2024 Mayor’s Cup this Friday (Jackson, Miss.) – The City of Jackson will once again host its annual 2024 Mayor’s Cup this Friday, August 30 at the Pete Brown Golf Facility. Come join the Mayor and others for a fun-filled day of friendly competition on the course. Members of … Continued
Earlier this month, the City of Jackson was forced to shut down Thalia Mara Hall after early microbial activity was found. We quickly alerted the public and the media of this development when the information was made available to us. City officials then immediately worked to hire a contractor to analyze the environment, provide a … Continued
For Immediate Release: July 18, 2024 (Jackson, Miss.) – The City of Jackson is partnering with the cities of Rionegro and Medellin, Colombia in an effort to advance the sport of baseball between the two locations. The Legacy Baseball League will provide collegiate players a place to play during the summer months of June and July, … Continued
For Immediate Release: July 15, 2024 City of Jackson awarded over $13.7 million in federal clean energy public transportation grant (Jackson, Miss.) – Today, the City of Jackson is excited to announce the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Authority will allocate over $13.7 million in grant awards to the city’s public transportation system (JTRAN) … Continued
For Immediate Release: June 10, 2024 (Jackson, Miss.) – In an effort to ensure no child goes hungry this summer, the City of Jackson is hosting a Summer Feeding Program for Jackson residents 0 to 18 years of age. The program will be in operation for just over a month, beginning today, June 10 and extending … Continued
For Immediate Release: May 29, 2024 (Jackson, Miss.) – The City of Jackson is launching its first-ever Youth Fishing Rodeo for all young fishing enthusiasts 15-years-old and under. This is a great opportunity for youth to show off their fishing skills or just come out and enjoy the day at the Jackson Zoo. The event … Continued
For Immediate Release: May 21, 2024 The nation’s longest-running traditional arts event is coming to downtown Jackson. (Jackson, Miss.) – Today, Mayor Lumumba announced that Jackson has been named the official 2025-2027 National Folk Festival Host City. Jackson was among 42 cities nationwide that competed for the honor of hosting the nation’s pre-eminent traveling celebration … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 16, 2024 (Jackson, Miss.) – City officials were informed today that JTRAN workers were possibly planning to go on strike tomorrow, Friday, May 17 – once again leaving innocent riders stranded. We are notifying riders NOW of this possibility so that they can make alternate transportation plans if this happens. Earlier this week, city … Continued
