Effective June 30, 2020: Per the Second Amended Stay Safe Jackson Executive Order, individuals in the City of Jackson are required to wear a face covering in public. Business owners must require all parties (employees, patrons, etc.) to wear a face covering. Businesses found in violation will be shutdown for 24-hours and must submit an Attestation of Compliance with the City of Jackson before reopening. If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, call our Hotline at 601-586-3067 and fill out the Symptom Collector. If you are in need of mental health support during this time, call our Mental Health Warmline at 601-586-3073. 

Communications

The Communications Division manages digital communications via social media channels such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube. The Mayor's Office Communications Division also drafts letters and ceremonial documents from the Mayor for residents.

Media Inquiries: media@jacksonms.gov

Meet the Team

Candice Cole, Director of Communications

Imani Khayyam, Photographer

Deanna Gentry, Social Media Coordinator, Graphic Designer & Web Content Manager

Hugh Addison, Master Control Operator

Lewis Ratliff, Videographer

News Center

PRESS RELEASE: Mayor Lumumba Mandates Use of Facial Coverings for Individuals; Businesses in Jackson

Posted on June 30, 2020

(JACKSON, Miss.) – Tuesday, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba issued an executive order requiring all residents and visitors in the City of Jackson to wear a face covering while out in public. The second amended Stay Safe Jackson executive order further requires business owners to require all employees and patrons to wear a facial covering while...
PLANETARIUM MOCK UP

PRESS RELEASE: City of Jackson Gives Progress Report on Russell C. Davis Planetarium

Posted on June 25, 2020

(Jackson, Miss.) – Thursday, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba along with Deputy Director of Cultural Services, David Lewis, and Planetarium Manager, Mike Williams announced updates related to the progress of the restoration of the Russell C. Davis Planetarium. “The Planetarium has been closed since April 2018 due to a roof leak and interior damage. Now that...
JUNE 2020 NEWS

City of Jackson June 2020 Newsletter

Posted on June 19, 2020

EXTRA! EXTRA! Read all about it in the JUNE 2020 Newsletter! In this issue we cover: JTRAN's Brand New Look Eased COVID-19 Restrictions COJ Food Box & Mask Distribution Paving Season 2020 TSA PreCheck Services Now Offered at City of Jackson Sesame Street Supports Remote Learning in the City Updates Parks & Rec. Summer Schedule
JTRAN

PRESS RELEASE: JTRAN Reveals New Brand and Future Hybrid Electric Fleet Enhancements

Posted on June 11, 2020

(JACKSON, Miss.) – Thursday, The City of Jackson unveiled its newly rebranded transit system, completely changing its spelling from JATRAN to JTRAN and debuted two brand-new Gillig 35’ Low Floor Buses with the new brand scheme. The buses are the first in a series of scheduled purchases over the next two years. JTRAN’s first batch...

PRESS RELEASE: City of Jackson Alerts Customers to Sanitary Sewer Overflow/Bypass

Posted on June 10, 2020

(Jackson, Miss.) – On Monday, June 8, 2020, the City of Jackson issued an alert to customers in the Savanna Street Wastewater Treatment Plant area concerning a sanitary sewer overflow/bypass. The overflow occurred as a result of excessive infiltration and inflow after the significant rain event on June 8, 2020. The City of Jackson responds...
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