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Category: City News

 Citywide Day of Service events planned  

(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

Cooling, charging, ice pickup stations open Monday, June 19

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

UPDATED: Cooling, charging, ice pickup stations open Sunday 

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

Cooling, charging, ice pickup stations open Sunday 

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

Mayor Lumumba, partners announce continued blight elimination efforts 

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

Healthy Homes Production Grant

If your home is in need of some minor repairs… or rehab help… the City of Jackson may have the answer for you. Applications are now being accepted for our Healthy Homes Production Grant. For more information… visit jacksonms.viewpointcloud.com And please share this information with anyone who could benefit!!!        

Mayor Lumumba announces debt relief for Jackson water customers

For Immediate Release: March 2, 2022 Mayor Lumumba announces debt relief for Jackson water customers (Jackson, Miss.) – The City of Jackson – in cooperation with the City’s Interim Third-Party Administrator, Ted Henifin, JXN Water and Promise – is excited to announce some long overdue and equitable relief for Jackson residents struggling with their water bills. … Continued

Robert Lee named interim Director of Public Works

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

Applications open for Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program

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

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