2025 Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program Application The 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 skills and experience and aims to foster an environment that teaches work...
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Thalia Mara Hall Updates – Week 9
The Thalia Mara Hall remediation project has begun. We will continue to publish updates every Thursday as additional developments are made. The following progress has been made since the start of remediation: Equipment Arrival: All necessary equipment and supplies are now on site. Climate Control: Temporary climate control systems have been installed and are operational....
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Thalia Mara Hall Updates – Week 7
The City of Jackson is currently awaiting Bids for Remediation Procurement to ensure we get the best pricing and least disruptive timeline regarding Thalia Mara Hall. We will continue to publish updates every Thursday as additional developments are made. 10/21: Project Kick-off Meeting – The teams from the city, Guarantee Restoration, and CTEH met...
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Thalia Mara Hall Updates – Week 6
The City of Jackson is currently awaiting Bids for Remediation Procurement to ensure we get the best pricing and least disruptive timeline regarding Thalia Mara Hall. We will continue to publish updates every Thursday as additional developments are made. 10/15: Guarantee Restoration Services, LLC selected for remediation – After careful review of submissions, Guarantee...
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City of Jackson’s Holiday Parade 2024 – Holidays Through the Ages!
Please join us as Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba leads the City of Jackson on December 7, 2024, at 6:00 pm in a parade celebrating the holiday season. This year’s theme is: “Holidays Through the Ages!“ Important Date: Friday, November 22, 2024, by 5:00 pm – Application Deadline Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:00 pm –...
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Thalia Mara Hall Updates – Week 5
The City of Jackson is currently awaiting Bids for Remediation Procurement to ensure we get the best pricing and least disruptive timeline regarding Thalia Mara Hall. We will continue to publish updates every Thursday as additional developments are made. 10/11: Proposals due Next Steps: 10/14: Proposal Review 10/17: Scheduled theater rigging inspection Previous Updates: Week...
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Oktoberfest at the Jackson Zoo this Saturday
For Immediate Release: October 9, 2024 Jackson Zoo to Host Oktoberfest Celebration this Saturday (Jackson, Miss.) – The Jackson Zoo is excited to announce its upcoming Oktoberfest celebration this Saturday, October 12. This family-friendly event will bring the community together for a day of entertainment, food and fun for all ages. Oktoberfest at the Jackson Zoo will...
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Thalia Mara Hall Updates – Week 4
The City of Jackson is currently awaiting Bids for Remediation Procurement to ensure we get the best pricing and least disruptive timeline regarding Thalia Mara Hall. We will continue to publish updates every Thursday as additional developments are made. 9/24: CTEH submitted a follow-up Proposal to their Initial Assessment 10/1: Request for Bids for Remediation Procurement 10/3: Mandatory Site...
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Thalia Mara Hall Updates – Week 3
The City of Jackson is currently awaiting additional proposals to ensure we get the best pricing and least disruptive timeline regarding Thalia Mara Hall. We will continue to publish updates every Thursday as additional developments are made. 9/23: Contractor site visits for proposal submissions 9/24: Contractor site visits for proposal submissions 9/25: Chiller connection and testing, Fire Alarm...