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Water system update: Thursday, September 15

Posted on September 15, 2022

For Immediate Release: September 15, 2022 (Jackson, Miss.) - The O.B. Curtis Water Plant remained at steady pressure over the past 24 hours and is currently working at 85 PSI. Pressure should be stable throughout city. The boil water notice for ALL City of Jackson water customers HAS BEEN LIFTED.    We are receiving isolated reports of...

Boil water notice LIFTED

Posted on September 15, 2022

For Immediate Release: September 15, 2022    (Jackson, Miss.) - The boil water notice for ALL City of Jackson water customers HAS BEEN LIFTED, per the Mississippi State Department of Health.    Residents are advised to run their faucets for a few minutes to clear any old water.    The City of Jackson would like...

Water system update: Wednesday, September 14

Posted on September 14, 2022

For Immediate Release: September 14, 2022 (Jackson, Miss.) - The O.B. Curtis Water Plant remained at steady pressure over the past 24 hours and is currently working at 89 PSI. All tanks are currently maintaining good margins for overhead storage. Onsite storage at the plant has gained some additional margin. Pressure should be stable throughout city. ...

Water system update: Tuesday, September 13

Posted on September 13, 2022

For Immediate Release: September 13, 2022 (Jackson, Miss.) - The O.B. Curtis Water Plant remained steady pressure over the past 24 hours and is currently working at 89 PSI. All tanks are currently maintaining good margins for overhead storage. Pressure should be stable throughout city.    We are receiving isolated reports of discolored water and pressure...

Water system update: Monday, September 12

Posted on September 12, 2022

For Immediate Release: September 12, 2022 (Jackson, Miss.) - The O.B. Curtis Water Plant remained at a steady pressure over the past 24 hours and is currently working at 88 PSI. Overall water production did increase yesterday on both the membrane and conventional side of the plant. All tanks are maintaining good margins of overhead storage....

Water system update: Saturday, September 10

Posted on September 10, 2022

(Jackson, Miss.) - The O.B. Curtis Water Plant remained at a steady pressure over the past 24 hours and is currently working at 88 PSI. All tanks are currently maintaining good margins for overhead storage and made gains overnight. Pressure should still be stable throughout city. Overall water production continues to improve. Yesterday, the membrane...

Water system update: Friday, September 9

Posted on September 9, 2022

For Immediate Release: September 9, 2022 (Jackson, Miss.) - The O.B. Curtis Water Plant remained at a steady pressure over the past 24 hours and is currently working at 87 PSI. Pressure should be stable throughout city.    Overall, water production continues to improve. Yesterday, the O.B. Curtis membrane plant increased from 14.1 million gallons...

Water system update: Thursday, September 8

Posted on September 8, 2022

(Jackson, Miss.) - The O.B. Curtis Water Plant remained at a steady pressure over the past 24 hours and is currently working at 87 PSI. The gains made yesterday in the overhead storage tanks were maintained overnight. Forest Hill High School did have pressure restored yesterday. Overall water production is increased from earlier in the week....

Water system update: Wednesday, September 7

Posted on September 7, 2022

All storage tanks have stable water levels; no tanks are reporting low at this time. (Jackson, Miss.) - The O.B. Curtis Water Plant remained at a steady pressure over the past 24 hours and is currently working at 87 PSI. Significant gains were made overnight in the overhead storage tanks. We have restored the margin...

Updated water distribution sites: The Mississippi Rapid Response Coalition

Posted on September 6, 2022

For Immediate Release: September 6, 2022   (Jackson, Miss.) - The Mississippi Rapid Response Coalition has made some updates to its water distribution sites. Please see below for the updated information:  Tuesday, Sept 6 @5pm  South Jackson - Sykes Community Center, 520 Sykes Rd. - Oak Forest Community Center, 2827 Oak Forest Dr. West Jackson...

Water system update: Tuesday, September 6

Posted on September 6, 2022

(Jackson, Miss.) - The O.B. Curtis Water Plant remained at a steady pressure over the past 24 hours and is currently working at 86 PSI. The margin of storage that was built over the weekend has decreased some over the past 24 hours. We have maintained stable storage in the clear wells at the plant. However,...

Water system update: Monday, September 5 

Posted on September 5, 2022

For Immediate Release: September 5, 2022 All of Jackson should now have pressure and most are now experiencing normal pressure. (Jackson, Miss.) - The O.B. Curtis Water Plant held steady overnight and into this morning. The total plant output is currently meeting our goal of 87 PSI. Higher water pressure at the plant results in improved water...

Water system update: Sunday, September 4

Posted on September 4, 2022

For Immediate Release: September 4, 2022   (Jackson, Miss.) - The O.B. Curtis Water Plant again made significant gains overnight and into this morning. The total plant output has increased to 90 PSI. This is exceeding our goal of 87 PSI or better. The outlook continues to be positive. However, additional challenges as repairs and...

Water system update: Saturday, September 3

Posted on September 3, 2022

For Immediate Release: September 3, 2022 (Jackson, Miss.) - The O.B. Curtis Water Plant made significant gains overnight and into this morning. The total plant output has increased to 86 PSI. This is approaching our goal of 87 PSI or better. The outlook is very stable. However, additional challenges as repairs and adjustments are made...

Water System update: Friday, September 2

Posted on September 2, 2022

For Immediate Release:  September 2, 2022   (Jackson, Miss.) - The O.B. Curtis Water Plant made significant gains overnight and into this morning. There are some challenges remaining to navigate over the next few days, but the outlook for today is continued progress.  The total plant output has increased to 80 PSI. The ideal pressure level...

Water system update: Thursday, September 1

Posted on September 1, 2022

For Immediate Release: September 1, 2022 (Jackson, Miss.) - The O.B. Curtis Water Plant made significant gains overnight and into this morning. There are some challenges remaining to navigate over the next few days, but the outlook for today is currently continued progress. Over half of the tanks on the surface system have begun filling...

Water system update: Wednesday, August 31

Posted on August 31, 2022

For Immediate Release: August 31, 2022 (Jackson, Miss.) - The O.B. Curtis Water Plant experienced some challenges with water chemistry again early this morning which has resulted in the depletion of the surface water tanks. The overall water pressure has decreased to 40 PSI (pounds per square inch).  At this level most surface water customers will...

Update: Mississippi Rapid Response Coalition water distribution sites

Posted on August 31, 2022

For Immediate Release: August 31, 2022   (Jackson, Miss.) –  The Mississippi Rapid Response Coalition will distribute bottled water daily at the following times and locations:    5 p.m. Monday – Friday   South Jackson Sykes Community Center, 520 Sykes Rd. Oak Forest Community Center, 2827 Oak Forest Dr. West Jackson   Westland Plaza Parking Lot...

Water distribution: Wednesday, August 31

Posted on August 31, 2022

For Immediate Release: August 31, 2022  (Jackson, Miss.) – The City of Jackson will distribute cases of bottled water to residents in need today at three Jackson fire stations.  All distributions begin at 2 p.m. and will resume until supplies run out. There is a limit of one case of water per vehicle.    Please see...

Water distribution sites: Mississippi Rapid Response Coalition

Posted on August 30, 2022

For Immediate Release: August 30, 2022   (Jackson, Miss.) -  The Mississippi Rapid Response Coalition will distribute bottled water daily at the following times and locations:    5 p.m. Monday - Friday   South Jackson Sykes Community Center, 520 Sykes Rd. Oak Forest Community Center, 2827 Oak Forest Dr. West Jackson   Westland Plaza Parking Lot...

Non-potable water available

Posted on August 30, 2022

For Immediate Release: August 30, 2022   (Jackson, Miss.) - The City of Jackson has brought in tankers to distribute non-potable water to residents in need. Residents are asked to bring a container - such as a garbage can or cooler - to store the water. The tankers are located at Forest Hill High School...

Boil water notice still in effect; water distribution site set up

Posted on August 30, 2022

For Immediate Release: August 30, 2022    (Jackson, Miss.) – The City of Jackson in partnership with the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority will distribute cases of bottled water to residents in need today. The distribution will take place from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Hawkins Field Airport. There is a limit of one case of water per...

Mayor Lumumba declares water system emergency 

Posted on August 29, 2022

For Immediate Release: August 29, 2022 (Jackson, Miss.) - Due to complications from the Pearl River flooding, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba is declaring a water system emergency as water pressure issues at the O.B. Curtis Water Plant are resulting in low or no water pressure for many Jackson customers. The water shortage is likely to last the...

Water distribution sites: Monday, August 29

Posted on August 29, 2022

For Immediate Release: August 29, 2022 (Jackson, Miss.) – The City of Jackson will distribute cases of bottled water to residents in need today.  There is a limit of one case of water per vehicle. The distribution will resume until supplies run out. Please see below for details: WHAT:       Water distribution site #...

Flooding affects O.B. Curtis Water Plant 

Posted on August 29, 2022

For Immediate Release: August 29, 2022 (Jackson, Miss.) - The flooding of the Pearl River has created problems with treating water at the O.B. Curtis Water Plant. Adjustments to the water treatment process are being made and has led to a temporary decrease in the production of water for some areas. This will remain an...

Flood update: Friday, August 26

Posted on August 26, 2022

For Immediate Release: August 26, 2022 City engaged in flood response as Pearl River expected to rise  City of Jackson residents affected by the 2020 flood are advised to take precautions  (Jackson, Miss.) - The City of Jackson is advising residents who were affected by the 2020 flood to make evacuation plans in the next 48...

Water distribution: Friday, August 26

Posted on August 26, 2022

For Immediate Release: August 26, 2022    (Jackson, Miss.) – The City of Jackson will distribute cases of bottled water to residents in need today. The distribution will take place at 2 p.m. at Fire Station 1. The City will use this location daily for the near future. There is a limit of one case of water per...

City engaged in flood response as Pearl River expected to rise 

Posted on August 26, 2022

For Immediate Release: August 25, 2022 City of Jackson residents affected by the 2020 flood are advised to take precautions  (Jackson, Miss.) - The City of Jackson is expected to experience flooding in some areas of the City as the Barnett Reservoir releases water from the spillway to relieve pressure on the reservoir dam. This will cause...

Mayor declares local emergency

Posted on August 24, 2022

For Immediate Release: August 24, 2022 (Jackson, Miss.) - Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba has declared a local emergency concerning the risk of flash flooding to the City of Jackson.    The severe weather may include risk of minor to moderate river flash flooding, threat of structural damage, and obstruction to roadways and bridges. There is...

Water restored to Presidential Hills

Posted on August 24, 2022

For Immediate Release: August 24, 2022 UPDATE: A power outage caused an electrically operated water valve to close in Presidential Hills, resulting in a temporary water outage for that area. The outage only affected the tank that provides water to Presidential Hills. City work crews have manually opened the valve to increase water pressure as Entergy restores...

Update on boil water notice

Posted on August 24, 2022

For Immediate Release: August 24, 2022   (Jackson, Miss.) - The City of Jackson remains under a boil water advisory until it is able to conduct two days of clear test samples. Due to the consecutive days of heavy rainfall, the City has been unable to conduct sampling. We are hopeful to resume sampling this weekend...

Power outage in Presidential Hills affects water customers

Posted on August 24, 2022

For Immediate Release: August 24, 2022 (Jackson, Miss.) - A temporary power outage at one of the City’s well water facilities has resulted in a water outage for residents of the Presidential Hills community in northwest Jackson. Entergy is aware of the outage and working to restore power. The City will provide updates as soon as new...

Water distribution: Wednesday, Aug. 24

Posted on August 24, 2022

For Immediate Release: August 24, 2022    (Jackson, Miss.) – The City of Jackson will distribute cases of bottled water to residents in need today. The distribution will take place at 2 p.m. at Fire Station 1. The City will use this location daily for the near future. There is a limit of one case of water per...

Water distribution: Monday, Aug. 22

Posted on August 22, 2022

For Immediate Release:  August 22, 2022  (Jackson, Miss.) – The City of Jackson will distribute cases of bottled water to residents in need today. The distribution will take place at 2 p.m. at Fire Station 1. The City will use this location daily for the near future. There is a limit of one case of water per vehicle....

Water distribution site: Thursday, Aug. 18

Posted on August 18, 2022

For Immediate Release:  August 18, 2022  (Jackson, Miss.) – The City of Jackson will distribute cases of bottled water to residents in need today. The distribution will take place at 2 p.m. at Fire Station 1. The City will use this location daily for the near future. There is a limit of one case of water per vehicle....

City of Jackson’s JTRAN awarded $8.7M in federal funding

Posted on August 17, 2022

For Immediate Release: August 17, 2022 (Jackson, Miss.) -  The Federal Transit Administration under President Joe Biden announced Tuesday over $8.7 million in federal grant funding to the City of Jackson’s JTRAN public transit system. The funding will allow the City to implement findings from its comprehensive "Connect JXN Transit Plan” study that has looked at ways to upgrade and...

Water distribution site: Wednesday, Aug. 17

Posted on August 17, 2022

For Immediate Release:  August 17, 2022  (Jackson, Miss.) – The City of Jackson will distribute cases of bottled water to residents in need today. The distribution will take place at 2 p.m. at Fire Station 1. The City will use this location daily for the near future. There is a limit of one case of water per vehicle....

Water distribution: Tuesday, Aug. 16

Posted on August 16, 2022

For Immediate Release:  August 16, 2022  (Jackson, Miss.) – The City of Jackson will distribute cases of bottled water to residents in need today. The distribution will take place at 2 p.m. at Fire Station 1. The City will use this location daily for the near future. There is a limit of one case of water per vehicle....

Water distribution site: Week of Aug. 15 – 19

Posted on August 15, 2022

For Immediate Release:  August 15, 2022  (Jackson, Miss.) - The City of Jackson will distribute cases of bottled water to residents in need today. The distribution will take place at 2 p.m. at Fire Station 1. The City will use this location for the near future. There is a limit of one case of water per...

Water distribution: Saturday, August 13

Posted on August 13, 2022

For Immediate Release:  August 13, 2022  (Jackson, Miss.) - The City of Jackson will distribute cases of bottled water to residents in need today. There is a limit of one case of water per vehicle. The distribution will resume until supplies run out.    Please see below for details:   WHAT:       Water distribution site ...

Roll-Off Dumpster Day Saturday

Posted on August 12, 2022

For Immediate Release: August 12, 2022 (Jackson, Miss.) - The City of Jackson has scheduled its next Roll-Off Dumpster Day for residents. Please see the upcoming date and location below: Date:          Saturday, August 13 Time:         8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (weather permitting) Location:  Metrocenter Mall (Old Dillard’s parking lot)        ...

Water distribution: Friday

Posted on August 12, 2022

For Immediate Release:  August 12, 2022  (Jackson, Miss.) - The City of Jackson will distribute cases of bottled water to residents in need today. There is a limit of one case of water per vehicle. The distribution will resume until supplies run out.    Please see below for details:   WHAT:       Water distribution site ...

Water distribution: Thursday

Posted on August 11, 2022

For Immediate Release:  August 11, 2022  (Jackson, Miss.) - The City of Jackson will distribute cases of bottled water to residents in need today. There is a limit of one case of water per vehicle. The distribution will resume until supplies run out.    Please see below for details:   WHAT:       Water distribution site ...

Water distribution: Wednesday

Posted on August 10, 2022

For Immediate Release:  August 10, 2022  (Jackson, Miss.) - The City of Jackson will distribute cases of bottled water to residents in need today. There is a limit of one case of water per vehicle. The distribution will resume until supplies run out.    Please see below for details:   WHAT:       Water distribution site...

 City requests residents conserve water where possible

Posted on August 9, 2022

For Immediate Release: August 9, 2022 (Jackson, Miss.) - The City of Jackson is requesting residents take efforts to conserve water as work crews make necessary repairs at the O.B. Curtis Water Plant. We are currently troubleshooting two of the four eight million-gallon water pumps at the plant. One of the pumps was pulled offline today...

Some areas of Jackson may experience low water pressure

Posted on August 9, 2022

For Immediate Release: August 9, 2022   (Jackson, Miss.) - Due to mechanical issues at the O.B. Curtis Water Plant, some areas of Jackson may experience low water pressure. City workers are currently troubleshooting one of the plant’s raw water pumps that has been malfunctioning. This has led to a decrease in the amount of...

Water distribution site: Tuesday

Posted on August 9, 2022

For Immediate Release:  August 9, 2022  (Jackson, Miss.) - The City of Jackson will distribute cases of bottled water to residents in need today. There is a limit of one case of water per vehicle. The distribution will resume until supplies run out.    Please see below for details:   WHAT:       Water distribution site ...

City to host Ready to Learn event 

Posted on August 9, 2022

(Jackson, Miss) - The City of Jackson in conjunction with Mississippi Families for Kids and Lovings Hands Educational Services invites all parents and child care providers with children five years old or younger to its Ready to Learn Jackson event. The program will take place at the Mississippi e-Center (1230 Raymond Road) and will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m....

Boil water notice remains in effect

Posted on August 4, 2022

For Immediate Release: August 4, 2022 (Jackson, Miss.) - Customers on the City of Jackson's surface water system remain under a boil water notice until further notice. The advisory includes all City of Jackson surface water connections including areas of Byram and Hinds County. Water samples taken Wednesday revealed a higher than standard level of turbidity...

Water distribution sites: Thursday

Posted on August 4, 2022

For Immediate Release: August 4, 2022   Update: Today’s distribution sites and times are the same as Wednesday. (Jackson, Miss.) - The City of Jackson will distribute cases of bottled water to residents in need today at two Jackson Fire Department station locations. There is a limit of one case of water per vehicle. The distribution will...

Boil Water Notice: All Surface Water Connections

Posted on July 30, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 30, 2022   (Jackson, Miss.) - The City of Jackson Water/Sewer Utilities Division has issued a precautionary boil water advisory until further notice for ALL SURFACE WATER CONNECTIONS. The advisory includes all City of Jackson surface water connections including areas of Byram and Hinds County. The advisory follows a state-imposed boil...

Boil water notice on surface customers lifted July 9

Posted on July 21, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 9, 2022 (Jackson, Miss.) - The precautionary boil water notice on City of Jackson surface water connections including areas of Byram and Hinds County was lifted July 9. 

Water Distribution Saturday, July 8, 2022

Posted on July 8, 2022

For Immediate Release: July 8, 2022 (Jackson, Miss.) - The City of Jackson will distribute cases of bottled water to residents in need Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. at Triumph the Church & Kingdom located at the intersection of N. Flag Chapel Road and Queen Marie Lane. There is a limit of one case of water per vehicle. The distribution will resume...

Boil Water Lift Update Friday, July 8, 2022

Posted on July 8, 2022

For Immediate Release: July 8, 2022 Boil water lift   (Jackson, Miss.) - The precautionary boil water advisory for all customers on the City of Jackson Maddox Road well system has been lifted. The lift refers to all City of Jackson well water connections, including those in the City of Byram and areas of Hinds County. ALL City of Jackson...

Well System Boil Water Notice Lifted

Posted on July 8, 2022

For Immediate Release: July 8, 2022 Boil water lift   (Jackson, Miss.) - The precautionary boil water advisory for all customers on the City of Jackson Maddox Road well system has been lifted.    The lift refers to all City of Jackson well water connections, including those in the City of Byram and areas of Hinds County.   City of...

Cooling Centers for Seniors Remain Open

Posted on July 7, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 7, 2022   COOLING CENTERS FOR SENIORS REMAIN OPEN   (Jackson, Miss.) – Due to the extreme heat, cooling centers in the City of Jackson remain open for seniors aged 60 years old and above. They will be open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Champion Community Center, 1355...

Jackson Zoo to Host Blue Bell Ice Cream Social

Posted on July 7, 2022

For Immediate Release: July 6, 2022 Tickets available for Jackson Zoo’s Blue Bell Ice Cream Social  (Jackson, Miss.) - Tickets are now on sale for the Jackson Zoo’s Blue Bell Ice Cream Social. The Jackson Zoo family is excited to be able to offer a larger-scale ice cream event with plans to bring the safari back...

Water Distribution Sites: Wednesday, Thursday, July 6 & 7, 2022

Posted on July 6, 2022

For Immediate Release: July 6, 2022 (Jackson, Miss.) - The City of Jackson will distribute cases of bottled water to residents in need today beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the front entrance to the Metrocenter Mall. There is a limit of one case of water per vehicle. The distribution will resume until supplies run out.  What: Water distribution    When: 5:30...

Roll-Off Dumpster Day Saturday, July 9, 2022

Posted on July 6, 2022

For Immediate Release: July 6, 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, July 9   Time:         8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (weather permitting)   Location:  Metrocenter Mall, 3645 Highway 80 (old...

Water Distribution Site Friday, July 1, 2022, on Hanging Moss Road/Nakoma Drive

Posted on July 1, 2022

For Immediate Release: July 1, 2022 (Jackson, Miss.) - The City of Jackson will distribute cases of bottled water to residents in need today beginning at 1 p.m. at the intersection of Hanging Moss Road and Nakoma Drive. There is a limit of one case of water per vehicle. The distribution will resume until supplies run out.    Potable water is...

City of Jackson of Upcoming Changes in Garbage Collection Over the Fourth of July Holiday

Posted on July 1, 2022

For Immediate Release: July 1, 2022   (Jackson, Miss.) – Richard's Disposal, Inc. is advising residents of the City of Jackson of upcoming changes in garbage collection over the Fourth of July holiday.   In observance of Independence Day, Richard's will not collect on garbage pickup routes Monday, July 4. Customers in the City of Jackson will...

Water Distribution Site Friday, July 1, 2022

Posted on July 1, 2022

For Immediate Release: July 1, 2022 (Jackson, Miss.) - The City of Jackson will distribute cases of bottled water to residents in need today beginning at 10 a.m. at Battlefield Park off Highway 80. There is a limit of one case of water per vehicle. The distribution will resume until supplies run out.    Potable water is also available for affected...

State Imposes Boil Water Notice on Jackson

Posted on June 30, 2022

For Immediate Release: June 30, 2022   State Imposes Boil Water Notice  (Jackson, Miss.) - The state Department of Health has imposed a separate boil water notice on the City of Jackson due to high turbidity levels in its sampling. While the City routinely monitors for turbidity or cloudiness, samples taken earlier this week were above...

Water Distribution Site Thursday, June 30, 2022

Posted on June 30, 2022

For Immediate Release: June 30, 2022 (Jackson, Miss.) - The City of Jackson will distribute cases of bottled water to residents in need this evening beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the Triangle Plaza Shopping Center at the intersection of N. State Street and Northside Drive. There is a limit of one case of water per vehicle. The distribution will...

2022 Jackson Fireworks Extravaganza

Posted on June 30, 2022

2022 Jackson Fireworks Extravaganza (Jackson, Miss.) - The City of Jackson will host a fireworks extravaganza in celebration of the Fourth of July holiday this Saturday, July 2. The family-friendly event will take place at Smith Wills Stadium and include food vendors and activities for kids, including a “Kidz Zone” from 5 to 7 p.m. The fireworks display will begin at nightfall....

Water Distribution Site Wednesday June 29, 2022

Posted on June 29, 2022

For Immediate Release: June 29, 2022 (Jackson, Miss.) - The City of Jackson will distribute cases of bottled water to residents in need this evening beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the Triangle Plaza Shopping Center at the intersection of N. State Street and Northside Drive. There is a limit of one case of water per vehicle. The distribution...

Monday Water Distribution for The City of Jackson

Posted on June 27, 2022

For Immediate Release: June 27, 2022  (Jackson, Miss.) - The City of Jackson is distributing drinking water to residents in need today at Sykes Park Community Center at 520 Sykes Rd. The center is located in the southwest corner of Sykes Park.   Cases of bottled water will NOT be available. Affected residents are asked to bring a container to store...

Second water distribution site to open

Posted on June 24, 2022

For Immediate Release: June 24, 2022   UPDATE: The City will distribute cases of bottled water to residents in need at the main entrance of the Metrocenter Mall beginning at 3 p.m. The distribution will continue as long as supplies last. Affected residents may also obtain potable water at any of the City’s fire stations....

City issues water conservation advisory

Posted on June 21, 2022

For Immediate Release: June 21, 2022 City issues water conservation advisory (Jackson, Miss.) - The City of Jackson Water/Sewer Utilities Division has issued a water conservation advisory until further notice for all surface water and well system customers. The City is anticipating increased water demand as a result of the higher than average temperatures forecast for the...

City Gearing Up for Juneteenth Celebration

Posted on June 15, 2022

For Immediate Release June 15, 2022 City gearing up for Juneteenth Celebration (Jackson, Miss.) - The City of Jackson is gearing up for an epic celebration of Juneteenth.   The Juneteenth Celebration will include live music, food vendors, a Kid Zone featuring cardinal games by local churches and community outreach. Gospel rap artist Condo Bo will begin the...

City of Jackson Teaming Up With Media, Nonprofits, and Health Agencies in Outreach to the Homeless 

Posted on June 14, 2022

For Immediate Release: June 14, 2022 The city of Jackson teaming up with media, nonprofits, and health agencies in outreach to the homeless  (Jackson, Miss.) - The City of Jackson’s Office of Housing and Community Development in conjunction with the media, nonprofits, and local health agencies will team up Friday to provide the homeless population...

Extreme Heat Safety Tips

Posted on June 14, 2022

For more information please visit https://www.msema.org/preparedness-2/extreme-heat-safety-tips/

City Opens Cooling Centers

Posted on June 13, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 13, 2022   CITY OPENS COOLING CENTERS   (Jackson, Miss.) – Due to the extreme heat this week, the City of Jackson has opened the following cooling centers for seniors aged 60 years old and above. They will be open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Champion Community Center,...

The Movies in the Park Event That is Scheduled for June 10 and June 11 Has Been Postponed

Posted on June 10, 2022

For Immediate Release June 10, 2022     UPDATE: The Movies in the Park event that is scheduled for June 10 and June 11 has been postponed. The City will release details about the next event in the near future.    (Jackson, Miss.) - The City of Jackson’s Department of Parks and Recreation and co-sponsor Greater...

City to Offer Business Grants, Workforce Projects

Posted on June 9, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 9, 2022   Business grants, workforce projects available through the City of Jackson’s Office of Economic Development   (Jackson, Miss.) - The City of Jackson’s Office of Economic Development is proud to announce the re-launch of the CDBG Special Economic Development-related grant programs. These programs include the Small Business Resiliency & Safe...

Boil Water Lift for Eastline Drive June 9, 2022

Posted on June 9, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  June 9, 2022    Boil water lift   The precautionary boil water notice for the following residents on City of Jackson’s drinking water system is now lifted: PWS 250008 58 Eastline Drive   For more information, please call 601-960-2723 during business hours or 601-960-1777/601-960-1975 after 4 p.m. See attached for additional details.

Terry Road Bridge Under Construction; Detour Route Provided 

Posted on June 6, 2022

For Immediate Release June 6, 2022 Terry Road bridge under construction; detour route provided  (Jackson, Miss.) - The City of Jackson is starting construction on replacing a bridge on Terry Road south of Savanna Street. Beginning today, the Terry Road bridge will be closed to all traffic for approximately nine months while the bridge is demolished...

FTA announces $1M in funding for City of Jackson’s JTRAN project 

Posted on June 3, 2022

For Immediate Release June 3, 2022 (Jackson, Miss.) - Today, the Federal Transit Administration under President Joe Biden announced $1 million in grant funding to establish the City of Jackson’s JTRAN New Bus Network Project. The project aims to improve public transportation and provide more flexibility, frequency and coverage to areas in the City that are...

Mayor Lumumba Joins Coalition Vying for Common-Sense Gun Reform 

Posted on June 3, 2022

For Immediate Release: June 3, 2022 Mayor Lumumba joins coalition vying for common-sense gun reform  (Jackson, Miss.) - Today, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba is joining a coalition of current and former mayors across the country to honor the Americans shot and killed every day, as well as the hundreds more wounded as the nation continues to...

Job Fair: Trans-Con Regional Group

Posted on June 1, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 31, 2022   Job Fair: Trans-Con Regional Group (JACKSON, Miss) –  The Central Mississippi Transportation Connection (Trans-Con) and the City of Jackson’s Jobs for Jacksonians will host a job fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, June 2 at the Jackson Medical Mall at 350 W. Woodrow Wilson Ave. The employment and resource...

City of Jackson Environmental Service Center Closed June 2-16th

Posted on June 1, 2022

The City of Jackson's Environmental Service Center, located at 1570 University Blvd. will be closed from June 2, 2022, through June 16, 2022, for maintenance and facility repairs. The facility will reopen on June 21, 2022, at 8:00 am. Residents may call 601-960-1193 for information regarding hazardous waste disposal.

Job Fair: Trans-Con Regional Group

Posted on May 31, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 31, 2022   Job Fair: Trans-Con Regional Group (JACKSON, Miss) –  The Central Mississippi Transportation Connection (Trans-Con) and City of Jackson’s Jobs for Jacksonians will host a job fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, June 2 at the Jackson Medical Mall at 350 W. Woodrow Wilson Ave. The employment and resource fair is an...

Boil Water Lift Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Posted on May 25, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  May 25, 2022    Boil water lift   The precautionary boil water notice for the following residents in City of Jackson’s drinking water system is now lifted: PWS 250008 54 Fondren Green Circle  For more information, please call 601-960-2723 during business hours or 601-960-1777/601-960-1975 after 4 p.m. See attached for additional details.

Downtown Jackson Partners, Community Leaders Ensure the Celebration Will Go On

Posted on May 25, 2022

For Immediate Release May 24, 2022  Downtown Jackson Partners, community leaders ensure the celebration will go on The charitable effort follows a majority vote from the City Council to defund fireworks celebration for Juneteenth, Fourth of July holidays (Jackson, Miss.) - Today, the City of Jackson is excited to announce Downtown Jackson Partners, Dharma Professional Services...

WSBA Back to Regular Hours 

Posted on May 23, 2022

For Immediate Release: May 23, 2022   WSBA Back to Regular Hours  (Jackson, Miss.) - The City of Jackson’s Water and Sewer Business Administration has resumed regular business hours. The office will remain open Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Customers are also now able to pay their water bills online...

$7.6M water improvement project underway

Posted on May 19, 2022

For Immediate Release May 19, 2022     Mayor Lumumba heralds a project to improve water flow to residents  (Jackson, Miss.) - Work crews are in the beginning phase of installing a massive 48-inch (4-foot diameter) water transmission line to help improve water flow to South Jackson and other neighborhoods in Jackson. The five-mile-long line...

Dumpster Day Cancelled

Posted on May 19, 2022

For Immediate Release: May 19, 2022 (Jackson, Miss.) - This Saturday’s Roll Off Dumper Day has been canceled due to a manpower shortage. We appreciate your patience and the City will continue to notify residents of the next scheduled date. Roll-Off Details    Roll-Off days will continue to be held on the second Saturday of every month for the...

The City of Jackson Newsletter Spring Edition 2022

Posted on May 13, 2022

  ***EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT!*** The Spring 2022 issue of our quarterly newsletter is here. Check out some of the positive things going on in the city!

City of Jackson to Host Summer Film Camp

Posted on May 13, 2022

For Immediate Release: May 13, 2022 City of Jackson to Host Summer Film Camp   Campers will participate in the production of an actual independent feature movie  (Jackson, Miss.) - Lights, camera, action! The City of Jackson in the coming months will host its first-ever summer film, theater, and technology camp for Jackson youth. The Film...

Roll-Off Dumpster Day Rescheduled for May 21

Posted on May 12, 2022

For Immediate Release: May 12, 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, May 21 Time:         8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (weather permitting) Location:  The old Pepsi Building (2550 Medgar Evers Blvd.)    ...

Mayor Lumumba Responds to Deadly Weekend

Posted on May 10, 2022

For Immediate Release: May 9, 2022 (Jackson, Miss.) - Statement from Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba on the weekend’s violent crime and steps to address it: "I am heartbroken by the violence that occurred in Jackson this weekend. The perpetrators will be held accountable for their actions and I mourn with the victims and their families.  Our needs...

Water Sewer Business Administration (WSBA) Hours

Posted on May 6, 2022

Water Sewer Business Administration (WSBA)  Hours: Monday – Friday   7:30 am until 5:30 pm FOR METER EMERGENCIES  Call (601) 540-2741 FOR PAYMENTS AND INQUIRIES  Login to our new Digital Self-Service Portal https://dss-coj.opower.com/dss/login or Visit https://www.jacksonms.gov

Boil water lifts May 3, 2022

Posted on May 3, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  May 3, 2022    Boil water lifts   The precautionary boil water notice for the following residents on the City of Jackson’s drinking water system is now lifted: PWS 250008 52 Shubuta Street  For more information, please call 601-960-2723 during business hours or 601-960-1777/601-960-1975 after 4 p.m. See attached for additional details.