For Immediate Release: June 24, 2022 UPDATE: The City will distribute cases of bottled water to residents in need at the main entrance of the Metrocenter Mall beginning at 3 p.m. The distribution will continue as long as supplies last. Affected residents may also obtain potable water at any of the City’s fire stations. … Continued
For Immediate Release: June 24, 2022 (Jackson, Miss.) – Due to water pressure issues at the O.B. Curtis Water Plant, the City of Jackson is issuing a citywide boil water notice. A water distribution site has been set up to accommodate residents with low or no water pressure. This notice affects all surface and … Continued
For Immediate Release: June 21, 2022 City issues water conservation advisory (Jackson, Miss.) – The City of Jackson Water/Sewer Utilities Division has issued a water conservation advisory until further notice for all surface water and well system customers. The City is anticipating increased water demand as a result of the higher than average temperatures forecast for the … Continued
For Immediate Release June 3, 2022 (Jackson, Miss.) – Today, the Federal Transit Administration under President Joe Biden announced $1 million in grant funding to establish the City of Jackson’s JTRAN New Bus Network Project. The project aims to improve public transportation and provide more flexibility, frequency and coverage to areas in the City that are … Continued
For Immediate Release: March 22, 2022 Deadline extended for Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program (Jackson, Miss.) – The deadline to apply for the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program has been extended to Friday, April 1. The annual program offers Jackson youth paid opportunities to develop an array of work skills and experience and aims to foster an environment that … Continued
For Immediate Release: March 22, 2022 Mayor Lumumba declares local emergency ahead of potentially severe weather (Jackson, Miss.) – Today, Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba signed a proclamation declaring a local emergency for the City of Jackson ahead of potentially severe weather conditions. A storm front is expected to bring in damaging winds and heavy rains throughout the day … Continued
For Immediate Release: March 3, 2022 (Jackson, Miss.) – The City of Jackson is proud to join a new peer-learning cohort led by the National League of Cities (NLC) to support reengagement efforts with other city leaders and partners across the Southeast and Southwest United States. Jackson joins eight other cities from across the nation … Continued
For Immediate Release: March 1, 2022 (Jackson, Miss) – The King Edward – Hilton Garden Inn is partnering with the Jobs for Jacksonians program to host a job fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 9 at the King Edward – Hilton Garden Inn located at 235 West Capitol Street. Recruiters are hiring candidates for the following … Continued
For Immediate Release: February 22, 2022 (Jackson, Miss.) – The Family and Youth Division of the Department of Human and Cultural Services 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 skills and experience and aims to foster an environment that teaches work … Continued
For Immediate Release: February 17, 2022 (JACKSON, Miss.) – The Jackson Fire Department is partnering with the Jobs for Jacksonians program to host a job fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23 at Sykes Community Center at 520 Sykes Road. Recruiters are hiring candidates interested in becoming a firefighter: Minimum Qualifications U.S. Citizenship/Naturalization 18 years … Continued