(WASHINGTON, DC) – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded more than $314 million to 77 state and local government agencies, a record investment to protect children and families from lead-based paint and home health hazards. In addition, HUD is awarding more than $5 million to identify and address home health … Continued
(WASHINGTON, DC) — Today, AARP announced the awardees for its 2019 AARP Community Challenge grant program. A total of $1.6 million will be distributed to fund 159 “quick action” projects from each state across the country, helping communities make immediate improvements and jumpstart long-term progress to support residents of all ages. More than 1,660 applications … Continued
OpenGov will be used as a tool for transparency within the City of Jackson and to help the city further build its dignity economy. (JACKSON, Miss.) – Monday, Chief Administrative Officer, Dr. Robert Blaine along with Data Scientist, Lacey Loftin, unveiled the OpenGov data portal for the City of Jackson. The OpenGov portal, which is … Continued
(JACKSON, Miss.) – The City of Jackson and Jackson Redevelopment Authority are seeking proposals from qualified professional firms for redevelopment of their properties in Downtown Jackson with the following project: Redevelopment of the 7.75 acres in Downtown Jackson located across from the Jackson Convention Complex. The focus of the Request for Proposal is to identify … Continued
(JACKSON, Miss.) – The City of Jackson and The Jackson Black Pages proudly announce the upcoming 5th Annual Jackson Minority Business Expo set for Saturday, May 11, 2019, at the Jackson Convention Complex from 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm. The Jackson Black Pages created the Jackson Minority Business Expo in 2013 to establish a working network between minority … Continued
(JACKSON, Miss.) – It’s that time of the year again! The Annual Easter Egg Hunt is set to take place Saturday, April 20th at the V.A. Legion Softball Complex located at 4500 Officer Thomas Catchings Sr. Drive, Jackson, MS. This event is for children 4 – 8 years old. Citizens in the Jackson area will … Continued
Let’s Go Clean JXN is part of the national Great American Cleanup (JACKSON, Miss.) – The City of Jackson is proud to announce The Let’s Go Clean JXN campaign in conjunction with The Great American Cleanup organization. The “Spring Cleaning” event is a massive effort of dedicated citizens from various neighborhood associations, civic organizations, local … Continued
(JACKSON, Miss.) – Thursday, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba joined the City of Jackson Planning Department to announce an award of $1.3 million given by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes (OLHCHH) to address and remediate lead-based paint and other housing-related health hazards in low-income … Continued
(JACKSON, Miss.) – Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba and Jackson Police Chief James Davis have terminated three police officers and their supervisor based on the findings of an internal affairs investigation into the Mario Clark case. The investigation revealed multiple violations of the officers’ general orders. According to the findings, the officers also failed to file … Continued
(Jackson, MS) – The Jackson Fire Department is getting ready to host their 29th Annual Kids Fire Academy Camp, geared towards educating children between the ages of 7-14. The goal is to ensure they are well-informed as it relates to the Jackson Fire Department, Community Relations, Fire Safety Education, and the City of Jackson in … Continued
