ATTENTION JACKSON RESIDENTS: Mayor Lumumba has issued a STAY AT HOME ORDER for the City of Jackson to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus. As a precaution, City Hall and all non-essential city government offices, including our Senior Community Centers and Early Childhood Development Centers will be closed until April 17, 2020. Public gatherings of 10 or more people are strictly prohibited. Restaurants may only operate as take-out, drive-through, or delivery service only. Please continue to exercise proper hygiene and social distancing. Information for more resources may be found here.

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

COVID HOTLINE ANNOUNCEMENT

PRESS RELEASE: Mayor Lumumba Gives Update on COVID-19 Response; Announces New COVID-19 Hotline

Posted on April 7, 2020

(Jackson, Miss.) – Tuesday, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba announced significant measures that the City of Jackson is taking on to further its response to the COVID-19 Coronavirus public health crisis. “The City is expanding its testing by purchasing 6,000 of our own tests, 5,000 of which will be distributed through a partnership with Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive...
STAY AT HOME ORDER

Mayor Lumumba Issues Stay at Home Order to Combat COVID-19 Outbreak

Posted on April 1, 2020

To further combat the spread of COVID-19 in the City of Jackson, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba issued a Stay at Home Order, effective April 3, 2020, directing all Jackson residents to stay at home and limit movements outside of their homes beyond essential needs. YOU CAN Go to the grocery or convenience store Go to...
SANITZER PRESSER

PRESS RELEASE:The City of Jackson and Cathead Distillery Announce Free Hand Sanitizing Stations Around the City

Posted on March 30, 2020

(Jackson, MS) – Monday, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba along with Richard Patrick, Co-founder of Cathead Distillery, announced FREE hand sanitizing stations for citizens to fill up their own containers while supplies last in the wake of COVID-19. “Cathead Distillery has made the decision, seeing that we are in the midst of a global pandemic, to...
No Flush

PRESS RELEASE: City of Jackson and Veolia North America Urge Citizens to Keep Sewer Lines Clear; Avoid Flushing Inappropriate Items

Posted on March 25, 2020

(JACKSON, Miss.) – In an effort to keep sewer lines clear, the City of Jackson is asking residents to avoid flushing sanitation wipes, even if the package states they are flushable. Other alternatives to toilet paper including paper towels and facial tissues also should not be flushed in local sewer lines as people practice guidelines...
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PRESS RELEASE: City of Jackson Partners with Metropolitan YMCAs of Jackson to Combat Child Hunger Amid School Closures

Posted on March 25, 2020

(JACKSON, Miss.) – The City of Jackson Department of Parks and Recreation in partnership with the YMCAs of Mississippi’s Feeding Program is providing free Grab & Go meals to children ages 18 and under during school closings due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus outbreak. In addition to working with the YMCA to keep children well-nourished and...
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