Mayor Lumumba declares State of Emergency after severe storm damage. Click here.

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The City of Jackson’s Water and Sewer Business Administration is now JXN Water. Click here.

 

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Category: City News

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

Free Workforce Development Program

For Immediate Release: February 3, 2023 City of Jackson partnering with Hinds Community College on Workforce Development  (Jackson, Miss.) – The City of Jackson is proud to partner with Hinds Community College for a workforce development program that is funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.  The development program offers a FREE career certificate in Electro-Mechanical Technology. The program provides … Continued

City of Jackson, Express Employment job fair Feb. 9

For Immediate Release: February 6, 2023 Express Employment, Jobs for Jacksonians Hosting Job Fair  (Jackson, Miss) –  Express Employment Professionals is partnering with the Jobs for Jacksonians program to host a job fair from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, February 9 in the conference room of the Department of Human Resources at the Metrocenter Mall. (3645 HWY 80) Recruiters are … Continued

Free Emergency Preparedness Training

For Immediate Release: January 17, 2023 (Jackson, Miss.) – Officials with the Jackson Fire Department will host two training sessions once a month to prepare and assist residents with emergency preparedness training. Being prepared for an emergency can help reduce fear and anxiety, as well as lessen the impact on life and property. The free one hour … Continued

Water distribution by the numbers

For Immediate Release: January 11, 2023 (Jackson, Miss.) – Following the lift of the system wide boil water notice on customers, the City of Jackson wants to extend a special “Thank You” to the Mississippi Rapid Response Coalition and the City’s Constituent Services Department.  The City and MRRC made a commitment to provide free, clean drinking … Continued

Roll-Off Dumpster Day Jan. 14

For Immediate Release: January 10, 2022 (Jackson, Miss.) – The City of Jackson has rescheduled its next Roll-Off Dumpster Day for residents. Please see the upcoming date and location below: Date:          Saturday, January 14 Time:         8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (weather permitting) Location:  Metrocenter Mall (Old Dillard’s parking lot) 3645 HWY 80       … Continued

Boil water lift for ALL surface connections

For Immediate Release: January 7, 2023  The precautionary boil water notices for ALL CONNECTIONS on the City of Jackson’s surface water system is now lifted.   PWS 250008 118  All Surface Connections  For more information, please call 601-960-2723 during business hours or 601-960-1777/601-960-1875 after 4 p.m. Please see attached for additional details.

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