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City of Jackson Newsletter Oct-Dec 11, 2021

Posted on December 6, 2021

Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba outlined his vision for the City of Jackson and its residents at his 2021 State of the City Address on Oct. 26. The mayor spoke to his accomplishments in the last year and reiterated his vision for a dignity economy where all residents enjoy a quality of life and the pursuit...

UMMC, JOBS FOR JACKSONIANS HOSTING JOB FAIR

Posted on December 3, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 3, 2021  UMMC, JOBS FOR JACKSONIANS HOSTING JOB FAIR  (JACKSON, Miss) –  The University of Mississippi Medical Center is partnering with the Jobs for Jacksonians program to host a job fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, December 9 at Tougaloo Community Center at 318 Vine Street in Jackson. Over 70...

JFD seeks help from community in annual Christmas Toy Drive

Posted on November 30, 2021

Nov. 29, 2021 (JACKSON, MS) – The Jackson Fire Department is requesting support from the community for this year’s Christmas Toy Drive. The annual toy drive helps bring joy to disadvantaged children in Jackson over the holiday season. Interested residents are asked to drop off new, unwrapped toys to any one of the City’s 21 fire...

Mayor Lumumba holding 3rd Town Hall meeting on garbage contract, rate increases

Posted on November 29, 2021

JACKSON, Miss– Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba announced Monday he will hold a third citywide town hall this week to explain proposed rate increases in sanitation and waterand sewer rates for Jackson customers. The Mayor will also continue to update residents on the status of a garbage collection contract with the City. The City opened the RFP process,...

Holiday Season Kickoff and Celebration slated for Dec. 3 in Jackson

Posted on November 23, 2021

For Immediate Release Nov. 22, 2021 The City of Jackson’s kickoff of the holiday season will be filled with holiday-themed events, lights, decorations, music, food and shopping. The series of events, called Capital City Lights, will take place from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. in downtown Jackson on Dec. 3. The activities will take place...

Water System Update Nov. 17

Posted on November 17, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 17, 2021  WATER GRADUALLY RETURNING TO FAUCETS; BOIL WATER NOTICE REMAINS IN PLACE JACKSON, Miss– The City of Jackson is seeing progress in stabilizing the water system, but remains under a citywide boil water notice for all surface connections. Water pressure has increased in the last couple of days and was...

Mayor Lumumba to Hold Second Town Hall on Garbage Contract Process

Posted on November 17, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 17, 2021  MAYOR LUMUMBA TO HOLD SECOND TOWN HALL ON STATUS OF CITY GARBAGE CONTRACT Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba announced Wednesday he will hold a second citywide town hall to explain the details behind the City’s contracting process for a garbage collection company. The City has in recent days opened the RFP process, also known as...

Boil Water Notice/Boil Water Lift Thursday, October 7, 2021

Posted on October 7, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 7, 2021 Boil Water Notice Due to the recent loss in water pressure, the City of Jackson Water/Sewer Utilities Division has issued a precautionary boil water advisory until further notice for the following area: PWS 250008-82 [2300-2599] Coronet Place The advisory affects about 60 connections on the city’s drinking water system.   Boil...

CITYWIDE PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER NOTICE

Posted on September 30, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 15, 2021 Citywide Boil Water Notice (JACKSON, Miss) – The City of Jackson is currently under a precautionary citywide boil water notice due to dropping below 65 psi. We have mitigated the ACH process issues causing the conventional  side of the water plant to be shut down. The result was the inability...

MAYOR LUMUMBA TO HOLD TOWN HALL MEETING TO DISCUSS STATUS OF CITY’S GARBAGE COLLECTION

Posted on September 24, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 23, 2021   MAYOR LUMUMBA TO HOLD TOWN HALL MEETING TO DISCUSS STATUS OF CITY’S GARBAGE COLLECTION   (JACKSON, Miss) – Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba will host a citywide town hall meeting Monday, Sept. 27, at 6 p.m. at College Hill Missionary Baptist Church located at 1600 Florence Avenue. The mayor will discuss the status behind...

Mayor Extends Deadline for City Employees & Contract Workers to Provide Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination to October 15th

Posted on September 21, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 20, 2021 MAYOR EXTENDS DEADLINE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES & CONTRACT WORKERS TO PROVIDE PROOF OF COVID-19 VACCINATION TO OCTOBER 15th Amended Executive Order Requires Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination or Participation in Weekly Testing at Own Cost, Plus Wearing of Facial Covering When at Work (JACKSON, Miss.) – Today, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba...

Boil Water Notice Monday, September 20, 2021

Posted on September 20, 2021

For Immediate Release: PWS 250008 74-BWN-2021 Due to the recent loss in water pressure, the City of Jackson Water/Sewer Utilities Division has issued a precautionary boil water advisory until further notice for the following areas: [600-799] Naples Road [700-799] Gardner Street [4400-4599] Brook Drive [4400-4599] Broadmeadow Street This advisory affects about 30 connections on the city’s drinking...

City of Jackson Issues Water Contact Advisory for Section of Eubanks Creek

Posted on September 16, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 15, 2021     CITY OF JACKSON ISSUES WATER CONTACT ADVISORY FOR SECTION OF EUBANKS CREEK   (JACKSON, Miss) – The City of Jackson is issuing a water contact advisory for a section of Eubanks Creek following a sanitary sewage overflow.   The advisory applies to the section of the creek from...

3rd Annual Tech Jxn Event

Posted on September 15, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 14, 2021   TECH JXN TO PARTNER WITH VISIT JACKSON’S SOUL-FILLED WEEKEND FOR 3RD ANNUAL EVENT; WILL FEATURE TECH, FILM AND MUSIC Event will educate high school students and the public on core aspects of T.E.C.H. and coincide with football double-header JACKSON, Miss– TECH JXN will partner with Visit Jackson for a three-day...

Boil Water Lift Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Posted on September 15, 2021

PWS 250008 73 The precautionary boil water notice for the following residents on the City of Jackson drinking water system is now lifted: [1500-6299] Northlake Circle [1500-1599] Sherman Avenue For more information, please call 601-960-2723 during business hours or 601-960-1777 / 601-960-1875 after 4 p.m. ###

City of Jackson Reschedules Roll-Off Dumpster Day to Saturday, September 18

Posted on September 10, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 10, 2021 CITY OF JACKSON RESCHEDULES ROLL-OFF DUMPSTER DAY TO SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 (JACKSON, Miss) – The City of Jackson has rescheduled its Roll-off Dumpster Day to Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. It will not be in operation this Saturday, Sept. 11. The details of the location and time are below. Date: Saturday, September 18...

Boil Water Lifts Ext. Thursday, September 9, 2021

Posted on September 9, 2021

The precautionary boil water notice for the following residents on the City of Jackson drinking water system is now lifted: [1600-1799] Winchester Street [1600-1799] Wilhurst Street For more information, please call 601-960-2723 during business hours or 601-960-1777 / 601-960-1875 after 4 p.m. ###

Boil Water Lifts Thursday, September 9, 2021

Posted on September 9, 2021

The precautionary boil water notice for the following residents on the City of Jackson drinking water system is now lifted:   [300-499] Bounds Street [800-899] Serville Drive [5200-5299] Clair Street [5200-5299] Ponce De Leon Place [5200-5299] Bienville Place [5200-5299] Diberville Place [5200-5299] Cedar Park Drive [400-499] Marquis Street [5100-5299] Galaxie Dr. [5100-5299] Keele Street [400-499] Comet...

Boil Water Notice Thursday, September 9, 2021

Posted on September 9, 2021

Due to the loss in water pressure, the City of Jackson Water/Sewer Utilities Division has issued a precautionary boil water advisory until further notice for customers in the following areas: Town of Byram – WELL WATER CUSTOMERS ONLY Also included in this notice are City of Jackson well water customers within the following addresses: [1100-2199] S....

Boil Water Notice Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Posted on September 8, 2021

PWS 250008 72-BWN-2021   Due to the recent loss in water pressure, the City of Jackson Water/Sewer Utilities Division has issued a precautionary boil water advisory until further notice for the following area: [1600-1799] Winchester St.; 39211 [1600-1799] Wilhurst St.; 39211 See attached for further details. ###250008 72-Boil Water Notice 09072021[1]

Boil Water Notice for the Following Streets on Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Posted on September 7, 2021

PWS 250008 71-BWN-2021 Due to the loss in water pressure, the City of Jackson Water/Sewer Utilities Division has issued a precautionary boil water advisory until further notice for the following area: [300-499] Bounds Street [800-899] Serville Dr. [5200-5299] Clair St. [5200-5299] Ponce De Leon Pl. [5200-5299] Bienville Pl. [5200-5299] Diberville Pl. [5200-5299] Cedar Park Dr....

Boil Water Lifts Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Posted on September 7, 2021

PWS 250008 70-Boil Water Lift-2021 The precautionary boil water notice for the following residents on our drinking water system is now lifted: [2500-2599] Mulberry Street; 39204 PWS 250008 69-Boil Water Lift-2021 The precautionary boil water notice for the following residents on our drinking water system is now lifted: John Hopkins Elementary School; 39209 ###

UMMC to Partner With Jobs for Jacksonians for Recruitment Event Wednesday, September 8th

Posted on September 7, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 7, 2021   UMMC TO PARTNER WITH JOBS FOR JACKSONIANS FOR RECRUITMENT EVENT WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH   (JACKSON, Miss) – University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) is partnering with the Jobs for Jacksonians program to host a job fair Wednesday, September 8, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Tougaloo Community Center...

Planned Water Outage for September 4, 2021

Posted on September 3, 2021

PWS 250008 PLANNED WATER OUTAGE There will be a planned water outage on September 4, 2021 from 8AM-8PM. The water will be turned off for a repair and will affect approximately 120 connections in the following area: [300-499] Bounds Street [800-899] Serville Dr. [5200-5299] Clair St. [5200-5299] Ponce De Leon Pl. [5200-5299] Bienville Pl. [5200-5299]...

Boil Water Notice for Mulberry Street

Posted on September 1, 2021

PWS 250008 70-BWN-2021 Due to the loss in water pressure, the City of Jackson Water/Sewer Utilities Division has issued a precautionary boil water advisory until further notice for the following area: [2500-2599] Mulberry Street; 39204

Boil Water Notice for John Hopkins Elementary School

Posted on August 31, 2021

PWS 250008 69-BWN-2021 Due to the loss in water pressure, the City of Jackson Water/Sewer Utilities Division has issued a precautionary boil water advisory until further notice for the following area: John Hopkins Elementary School; 39209

Quality Healthcare Partners With Jobs for Jacksonians for Recruitment Event Wednesday, September 1st

Posted on August 31, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 31, 2021   QUALITY HEALTHCARE PARTNERS WITH JOBS FOR JACKSONIANS FOR RECRUITMENT EVENT WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1st (JACKSON, Miss) – Quality Healthcare is partnering with the Jobs for Jacksonians program to host a job fair, Wednesday, September 1st from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Tougaloo Community Center, located at 318 Vine...

Boil Water Lift for The Following Residents Tuesday, August 31st

Posted on August 31, 2021

PWS 250008 68-Boil Water Lift-2021 The precautionary boil water notice for the following residents on our drinking water system is now lifted: [5300-5899] Clinton Blvd. [100-399] Westhaven Blvd. Windsor Park Apts. South Flag Chapel Rd. East Lane North Lane Loden Pl. Sunrise Pl. Wynndyke Rd. Wynndyke Cir. Ladd St. Sheronn St. Chalet Ave. Speights St....

Public Hearing on Fiscal 2021-2022 Budget and Taxes

Posted on August 30, 2021

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET AND PROPOSED TAX LEVIES FOR THE UPCOMING FISCAL YEAR FOR CITY OF JACKSON, MS The City of Jackson, Mississippi will hold a public hearing on its proposed budget and proposed tax levies for fiscal year 2021-2022 on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in Council...

City of Jackson Offices, Jtran, City Early Childhood Development Centers All Closed on Monday, August 30th; Waste Management Suspends Collections

Posted on August 29, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 29, 2021   CITY OF JACKSON OFFICES, JTRAN, CITY EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS ALL CLOSED ON MONDAY, AUGUST 30th; WASTE MANAGEMENT SUSPENDS COLLECTIONS City Issues Additional Updates and Reminders in Advance of Hurricane Ida   (JACKSON, Miss.) – The City of Jackson is issuing the following updates and reminders to residents as...

Mayor Lumumba Declares State of Emergency in Anticipation of Hurricane Ida

Posted on August 29, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 28, 2021 Mayor Lumumba Declares State of Emergency in Anticipation of Hurricane Ida   (JACKSON, Miss.) – Today, City of Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, issued a proclamation declaring a civil emergency for the entire City of Jackson in anticipation of Hurricane Ida. Rain, high winds, flooding, and potential tornadoes are anticipated...

City of Jackson Issues Updates and Reminders in Advance of Hurricane Ida

Posted on August 29, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 28, 2021   City of Jackson Issues Updates and Reminders in Advance of Hurricane Ida   (JACKSON, Miss.) – The City of Jackson is issuing the following updates and reminders to residents as the city prepares for Hurricane Ida:   GENERAL REMINDERS: Please pay attention to local news media or weather radio...

City of Jackson Distributing Sandbags Today Through Tuesday In Preparation For Hurricane Ida

Posted on August 29, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 28, 2021   CITY OF JACKSON DISTRIBUTING SANDBAGS TODAY THROUGH TUESDAY IN PREPARATION FOR HURRICANE IDA   (JACKSON, Miss.) – In preparation for Hurricane Ida, the City of Jackson is distributing sandbags to residents today, Saturday, August 28 through Tuesday, August, 31 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 4225 Michael...

Emergency Preparedness Flood Reminders From The Jackson Fire Department

Posted on August 27, 2021

Emergency Prepardeness Flood Attached and below please find some emergency preparedness flood reminders from the Jackson Fire Department. Flood Safety To stay connected and informed: Sign up for CodeRed Emergency Alerts @ www.jacksonms.gov Listen to the local news media or weather radio for current emergency information and instructions regarding flooding. Preparing for a Flood Make a...

Storm Debris Reminders From Department of Solid Waste

Posted on August 27, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 27, 2021   STORM DEBRIS REMINDERS FROM DEPARTMENT OF SOLID WASTE   (JACKSON, Miss.) – The City of Jackson Department of Solid Waste asks that residents give at least two weeks after a storm passes to allow for damage assessments and retaining of contracts if needed to assist with debris removal....

Rescheduled: Peace In The Streets 3-On-3 Street Hoops

Posted on August 27, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 27, 2021   RESCHEDULED: PEACE IN THE STREETS 3-ON-3 STREET HOOPS Basketball Competition Postponed Until Saturday, September 18, 2021   (JACKSON, Miss.) – Due to anticipated weather conditions, the City of Jackson Department of Parks and Recreation is rescheduling its Peace in the Streets 3-on-3 Street Hoops basketball competition for Saturday,...

Ambition Prep School and the Following Streets Will Remain Under a Boil Water Advisory Until Further Notice

Posted on August 26, 2021

Ambition Prep School and the following streets will remain under a boil water advisory until further notice: [5300-5899] Clinton Blvd. [100-399] Westhaven Blvd. Windsor Park Apts. South Flag Chapel Rd. East Lane North Lane Loden Pl. Sunrise Pl. Wynndyke Rd. Wynndyke Cir. Ladd St. Sheronn St. Chalet Ave. Speights St. Riffle Ave.

All Streets in the Presidential Hills Subdivision Have Been Lifted

Posted on August 26, 2021

See below and attached for lifted area.  All streets in the Presidential Hills Subdivision have been lifted. PWS 250008 67-Boil Water Lift-2021 RE-ISSUED The precautionary boil water notice for the following residents on our drinking water system is now lifted: Presidential Hills Subdivision; 39213 Franklin D. Roosevelt Dr. Overlook Cir. Trace Dr. Roosevelt Pl. Roosevelt Cir....

Jobs for Jacksonians Partners With Amazon for Series of Information Sessions

Posted on August 25, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 24, 2021   JOBS FOR JACKSONIANS PARTNERS WITH AMAZON FOR SERIES OF INFORMATION SESSIONS   (JACKSON, Miss) – The Jobs for Jacksonians Program is partnering with Amazon for a series of drive-thru employment information sessions this month. Two more events remain. Details below: Drive-Thru Events Wednesday, August 25 9 a.m. to...

Mayor Lumumba Issues Executive Order Further Amending Covid-19 Guidelines for City Employees to Include contract workers

Posted on August 23, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 23, 2021   MAYOR LUMUMBA ISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDER FURTHER AMENDING COVID-19 GUIDELINES FOR CITY EMPLOYEES TO INCLUDE CONTRACT WORKERS Order Requires Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination by August 31st or Participation in Weekly Testing at Own Cost Plus Wearing a Face Covering at All Times When at Work    (JACKSON, Miss.) – Today, Mayor...

City of Jackson Cooling Centers to Be Open Over Weekend

Posted on August 20, 2021

CITY OF JACKSON COOLING CENTERS TO BE OPEN OVER WEEKEND Centers will be open 8am to 4pm on Saturday, August 21 and Sunday, August 22   (JACKSON, Miss) – In anticipation of warmer temperatures this weekend, the City of Jackson will have the following cooling centers open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, August 21, 2021...

Mayor Issues EO Amending COVID-19 Guidelines for City Employees Effective Monday, August 16

Posted on August 11, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 11, 2021   MAYOR LUMUMBA ISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDER AMENDING COVID-19 GUIDELINES FOR CITY EMPLOYEES EFFECTIVE MONDAY, AUGUST 16 Order Requires Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination by August 31st or Participation in Weekly Testing at Own Cost Plus Wearing a Face Covering at All Times When at Work    (JACKSON, Miss.) – Today,...

Statement from Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba Regarding the Passing of Hinds County Sheriff Lee Vance

Posted on August 4, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 04, 2021   Statement from Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba Regarding the Passing of Hinds County Sheriff Lee Vance   (JACKSON, Miss) – The City of Jackson collectively grieves the loss of Hinds County Sheriff Lee Vance and sends its prayers to his family. Sheriff Vance was a bright light in the City of...

Hudspeth Regional Center to Partner with Jobs for Jacksonians for a Recruitment Event Wednesday, August 4

Posted on August 3, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 3, 2021   HUDSPETH REGIONAL CENTER TO PARTNER WITH JOBS FOR JACKSONIANS FOR A RECRUITMENT EVENT WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4 (JACKSON, Miss) – Hudspeth Regional Center is partnering with the Jobs for Jacksonians program to host a job fair, Wednesday, August 4th from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Tougaloo Community Center, located at 318 Vine Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39213. Hudspeth Regional Center recruiters are hiring for candidates...

City of Jackson to Host Drive-Through Back to School Event to Celebrate Our Scholars

Posted on July 29, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 29, 2021 CITY OF JACKSON TO HOST DRIVE-THROUGH BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT TO CELEBRATE OUR SCHOLARS Celebration Will Be Held Saturday, July, 31 and Will Include School Supply Giveaway   (JACKSON, Miss) – The City of Jackson will celebrate Our Scholars with a drive-through Back to School Celebration, Saturday, July 31, 2021 from...

City Opens Two Cooling Centers

Posted on July 29, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 29, 2021 CITY OPENS TWO COOLING CENTERS   (JACKSON, Miss) – The City of Jackson has opened the following cooling centers from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Capacity is limited and masks are required. Smith Robertson - 505 John Hart St. (Capacity 150 people) Tougaloo Center- 318 Vine St. – (Capacity 75...

Temporary Road Closure: Section of Cedars of Lebanon Road Between Manhattan Road and Crept Myrtle Drive

Posted on July 27, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 27, 2021 TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE: SECTION OF CEDARS OF LEBANON ROAD BETWEEN MANHATTAN ROAD AND CREPT MYRTLE DRIVE Road Closure to Begin Morning of July 28; Anticipated to Last Several Days  (JACKSON, Miss) – The City of Jackson will close a section of Cedars of Lebanon Road between Manhattan Road and Crepe...

  Statement from Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba Regarding the Passing of Bob Moses

Posted on July 26, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 26, 2021   Statement from Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba Regarding the Passing of Bob Moses   (JACKSON, Miss) – We stand in the shadow and warmth of the legacy of Bob Moses. May his life’s efforts to organize, strategize, and secure the peoples’ right to participate in the determination of our collective...

Statement Regarding Video of JPD Officer Confrontation with Woman Outside Local Establishment

Posted on July 19, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 17, 2021   Statement Regarding Video of JPD Officer Confrontation with Woman Outside Local Establishment   (JACKSON, Miss) – “A recently circulated video involving a JPD officer in confrontation with a woman outside of a local establishment has been brought to our attention. Safety and accountability are serious priorities for this administration....

Statement from Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba Regarding State’s Public Safety Initiative in Jackson

Posted on July 15, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 14, 2021   Statement from Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba Regarding State’s Public Safety Initiative in Jackson   (JACKSON, Miss) – We are pleased to see within the plan shared today that the State of Mississippi and Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is moving towards the transparency that we identified as an urgent need when...

New Pilot Water Assistance Program to Help Jackson Residents Who Have Fallen Behind

Posted on July 13, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 13, 2021   NEW PILOT WATER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO HELP JACKSON RESIDENTS WHO HAVE FALLEN BEHIND Pilot Program Launches Week of July 19 to Help Customers Ahead of Anticipated September 1st Resumption of Water Cut Offs Previously Suspended During the Height of the Pandemic   (JACKSON, Miss.) – Yesterday, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba,...

Media Release – Eaton Aerospace to Partner with Jobs for Jacksonians for a Recruitment Event Thursday, July 15

Posted on July 12, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 12, 2021   EATON AEROSPACE TO PARTNER WITH JOBS FOR JACKSONIANS FOR A RECRUITMENT EVENT THURSDAY, JULY 15   (JACKSON, Miss) – Eaton Aerospace is partnering with the Jobs for Jacksonians program to host a job fair, Thursday, July 15th from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon at Tougaloo Community Center, located at 318 Vine Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39213.  Recruiters are...

Media Release – City of Jackson July Roll-Off Dumpster Day Rescheduled to Saturday, July 31

Posted on July 9, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 9, 2021 CITY OF JACKSON JULY ROLL-OFF DUMPSTER DAY RESCHEDULED TO SATURDAY, JULY 31 (JACKSON, Miss) – The City of Jackson has rescheduled its regular July Roll-off Dumpster Day to Saturday, July 31. The original details of the location and time will remain the same. See below. Date: Saturday, July 31st...

Media Release – City of Jackson to Celebrate Fourth of July Holiday with Fireworks Display July 3

Posted on July 2, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 2, 2021   CITY OF JACKSON TO CELEBRATE FOURTH OF JULY HOLIDAY WITH FIREWORKS DISPLAY JULY 3 This Year’s Event will be Held in Partnership with Hinds County Supervisors; Fireworks Display Will Begin at Nightfall (JACKSON, Miss) – The City of Jackson, in partnership with Hinds County Supervisors, will celebrate the...

Connecting With You: City of Jackson’s Comprehensive Plan Next Phase Focuses on In-person Community Engagement

Posted on June 29, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 22, 2021   Media Contact: Zakiya Summers, Lady Godiva Productions ladygodivaproduction@gmail.com, 601-955-9761   Connecting with You: City of Jackson’s Comprehensive Plan Next Phase Focuses on In-Person Community Engagement Phase II of CONNECT JXN kicks off with a town hall meeting to receive immediate validation on data collected   (JACKSON, Miss) - CONNECT...

Tv Road Well Repairs are Underway

Posted on June 29, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 28, 2021   TV ROAD WELL REPAIRS ARE UNDERWAY   (JACKSON, Miss.) – Contractors for the City of Jackson Department of Public Works began repair work at the TV Road Well this afternoon. Work got underway a little later than initially anticipated today, but the crew is onsite and the temporary pump...

TV Road Repairs to Resume Monday, June 28

Posted on June 25, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 25, 2021   TV ROAD WELL REPAIRS TO RESUME MONDAY, JUNE 28 Precautionary Boil Water Notice Lifted in Relation to Siwell Road and TV Road Well Repairs   (JACKSON, Miss.) – The City of Jackson Department of Public Works will resume repair work to install a new permanent pump and other...

Precautionary Boil Water Notice Lifted in Relation to Siwell Road & Tv Road Well Repairs

Posted on June 24, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 24, 2021 PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER NOTICE LIFTED IN RELATION TO SIWELL ROAD & TV ROAD WELL REPAIRS TV Road Well Repairs Still Anticipated to Resume Monday, June 28th   (JACKSON, Miss.) – The precautionary boil water notice that was issued in relation to recent disruptions at the Siwell Road and TV...

Jackson Maddox Well System Repairs Update

Posted on June 22, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 21, 2021   JACKSON MADDOX WELL SYSTEM REPAIRS UPDATE TV Road Well Repairs Anticipated to Resume Monday, June 28th; Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Still in Effect   (JACKSON, Miss.) – The City of Jackson Department of Public Works has received the new pump for the well at TV Road, however the...

Statement Regarding Juneteenth Becoming a Federal Holiday

Posted on June 18, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 18, 2021   STATEMENT REGARDING JUNETEENTH BECOMING A FEDERAL HOLIDAY   “It is critical that we not only teach history, but that we teach and reconcile with our correct history – a history rich in beauty and tragedy. It is my hope that the long overdue gesture of officially recognizing Juneteenth...

Siwell Road Well Back Online With New Pump

Posted on June 11, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 10, 2021 SIWELL ROAD WELL BACK ONLINE WITH NEW PUMP Precautionary Boil Water Notice Still in Effect for Impacted Area   (JACKSON, Miss.) – As of this evening, repairs have been competed at the Siwell Road Well. The well is officially back online with a brand-new pump and once again pushing...

City of Jackson June Roll-Off Dumpster Day Rescheduled to Saturday, June 26

Posted on June 11, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 10, 2021 CITY OF JACKSON JUNE ROLL-OFF DUMPSTER DAY RESCHEDULED TO SATURDAY, JUNE 26 (JACKSON, Miss) – The City of Jackson has rescheduled its regular June Roll-off Dumpster Day to Saturday, June 26. The original details of the location and time will remain the same. See below. Date: Saturday, June 26th  Time: 8 a.m. until 3 p.m....

New Pump Installation at Siwell Road Well on Track for Thursday Completion

Posted on June 9, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 9, 2021   NEW PUMP INSTALLATION AT SIWELL ROAD WELL ON TRACK FOR THURSDAY COMPLETION Precautionary Boil Water Notice Still in Effect for Impacted Area   (JACKSON, Miss.) – As of this morning, progress on repairs to the Siwell Road Well, including installation of a new pump, remain on schedule. The well...

Media Release – TV Road Well Back Online with Temporary Pump: New Pump Installation Continues at Siwell Road Well

Posted on June 8, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 8, 2021   TV ROAD WELL BACK ONLINE WITH TEMPORARY PUMP New Pump Installation Continues at Siwell Road Well, Precautionary Boil Water Notice Still in Effect for Impacted Area   (JACKSON, Miss.) – As of this morning, a temporary pump has been installed at the TV Road Well. The TV Road...

Reminder: Repairs to Jackson Maddox Well System to Commence Tomorrow Morning, Monday, June 7

Posted on June 6, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 6, 2021 REMINDER: REPAIRS TO JACKSON MADDOX WELL SYSTEM TO COMMENCE TOMORROW MORNING, MONDAY, JUNE 7 Precautionary Boil Water Notice to Be Issued in the Morning as New Pump Installation Begins at Siwell Road Well and Temporary Pump Moves to TV Road Well   (JACKSON, Miss.) – Tomorrow morning, Monday, June...

Hinds County Sheriff’s Office Partners With Jobs for Jacksonians to Recruit Detention Officers Wednesday, June 9

Posted on June 4, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 4, 2021 HINDS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE PARTNERS WITH JOBS FOR JACKSONIANS TO RECRUIT DETENTION OFFICERS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9 Job Fair to be Held at Tougaloo Community Center Beginning at 9:00 a.m. (JACKSON, Miss) – The Hinds County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the Jobs for Jacksonians program, will hold a job fair...

Update on Repairs to Jackson Maddox Well System June 3, 2021

Posted on June 3, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 3, 2021 UPDATE ON REPAIRS TO JACKSON MADDOX WELL SYSTEM New Pump Installation Delayed Until Monday, June 7th   (JACKSON, Miss.) – The new pump for the Siwell Road Well was delivered to the contractor today. Unfortunately, parts for the installation of the piping shaft did not arrive today. The contractor...

Media Release – Department of Parks and Recreation to Open City Swimming Pools Starting this Friday, June 4

Posted on June 2, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 2, 2021   DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO OPEN CITY SWIMMING POOLS STARTING THIS FRIDAY, JUNE 4 Due to Limited Lifeguards, Pool Schedule Will Rotate Until July 30 (JACKSON, Miss) – City of Jackson swimming pools begin to open this Friday, June 4, 2021. The pools will be open on a...

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to Host Virtual Job Fair Through Jobs For Jacksonians June 2

Posted on May 27, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 27, 2021 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) TO HOST VIRTUAL JOB FAIR THROUGH JOBS FOR JACKSONIANS JUNE 2 (JACKSON, MISS) - The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in conjunction with the Jobs for Jacksonians program and Tougaloo College, will hold a virtual job fair Wednesday, June 2 from 9 am – 2 pm. This...

Update on Repairs to Jackson Maddox Well System Thursday, May 27, 2021

Posted on May 27, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 27, 2021 UPDATE ON REPAIRS TO JACKSON MADDOX WELL SYSTEM Siwell Road Well Permanent Pump to be Delivered Late Next Week; TV Road Well Repairs Underway; Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Lifted; Conservation Notice Still in Effect   (JACKSON, Miss.) – Contractors have procured a new replacement pump for the Siwell Road...

UPDATE ON REPAIRS TO JACKSON MADDOX WELL SYSTEM

Posted on May 26, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 25, 2021 UPDATE ON REPAIRS TO JACKSON MADDOX WELL SYSTEM Siwell Road Well Back Online with Temporary Pump; TV Road Well Repairs Still Under Investigation by Contractors   (JACKSON, Miss.) – The Siwell Road well was put back online with a temporary pump as anticipated the morning of Saturday, May 22....

Department of Parks and Recreation Announces MTV Inspired Dance Production Tonight

Posted on May 25, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 25, 2021   DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION ANNOUNCES MTV INSPIRED DANCE PRODUCTION TONIGHT   (JACKSON, Miss.) – The City of Jackson Department of Parks and Recreation Champion Dance Center will partner with Montage Theatre of Dance from Hinds Community College to host an “MTV” dance production. The event will take place TONIGHT,...

MAYOR LUMUMBA ISSUES UPDATE TO SAFE RECOVERY JACKSON EXECUTIVE ORDER

Posted on May 24, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 24, 2021   MAYOR LUMUMBA ISSUES UPDATE TO SAFE RECOVERY JACKSON EXECUTIVE ORDER Restaurants, Bars and Retail Establishments Required to Also Coordinate with Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) for Expand Business Services    (JACKSON, Miss.) – Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba today updated his recently enacted Safe Recovery Jackson Executive Order to include a provision...

Installation of Temporary Pump at Siwell Road Well to be Completed Overnight

Posted on May 21, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 21, 2021 INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY PUMP AT SIWELL ROAD WELL TO BE COMPLETED OVERNIGHT Well Water Service Recovery at Siwell Road Well Now Expected Saturday   (JACKSON, Miss.) – We encountered a delay in replacing the temporary pump at the Siwell Road well this afternoon. The replacement pump malfunctioned once installed,...

Minact Logistical Services to Recruit Through Jobs for Jacksonians

Posted on May 21, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 21, 2021 MINACT LOGISTICAL SERVICES TO RECRUIT THROUGH JOBS FOR JACKSONIANS   (Jackson, Miss.) - Minact Logistical Services in conjunction with the Jobs for Jacksonians program, will hold a recruiting session Wednesday, May 26 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Sykes Community Center, Jackson, Mississippi 39212. Officials are seeking to recruit applicants interested in: Full Time...

Department of Public Works Announces Street Closure to Complete Belhaven Creek Improvement Project

Posted on May 20, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 20, 2021 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS ANNOUNCES STREET CLOSURE TO COMPLETE BELHAVEN CREEK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Two One-Day Street Closure Events Scheduled for Next Week (Jackson, Miss.) – The Department of Public Works will have two one-day street closure events next week. Please see details below. Monday, May 24 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00...

Update Regarding Jackson Maddox Well Water System Disruptions at Siwell & Tv Roads

Posted on May 20, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 18, 2021   UPDATE REGARDING JACKSON MADDOX WELL WATER SYSTEM DISRUPTIONS AT SIWELL & TV ROADS Public Works Crew & Contractors Onsite; Precautionary Boil Water Advisory to Be Expanded; Water Distribution Scheduled for 4pm TODAY; Media Availability TODAY at 3:15pm in Hood Building   (JACKSON, MS) – The Siwell Road and...

The Department of Municipal Clerk Announces Absentee Voting For the June 8th General Election

Posted on May 20, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 17, 2021 THE DEPARTMENT OF MUNICIPAL CLERK ANNOUNCES ABSENTEE VOTING FOR THE JUNE 8th GENERAL ELECTION Absentee Voting Available until June 5th (Jackson, MS) - The City of Jackson Department of Municipal Clerk is announcing absentee voting availability for the June 8th general election. The last day to vote by absentee ballot will...

City of Jackson Alerts Customers to Sanitary Sewer Overflow/Bypass

Posted on May 19, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 18, 2021   CITY OF JACKSON ALERTS CUSTOMERS TO SANITARY SEWER OVERFLOW/BYPASS   (JACKSON, Miss.) – On Monday, May 18, 2021, the City of Jackson issued an alert to customers in the Savanna Street Wastewater Treatment Plant area concerning a sanitary sewer overflow/bypass.   The sewage bypass occurred as a result of...

Mayor Lumumba to Make Special Announcement at Jackson State University Class of 1970 Commencement

Posted on May 13, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 13, 2021   MAYOR LUMUMBA TO MAKE SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT AT JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY CLASS OF 1970 COMMENCEMENT Long-awaited Commencement Ceremony Saturday, May 15, to Mark 51st Commemoration of Gibbs-Green Tragedy    (JACKSON, MS.) –  This Saturday, May 15, 2021, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba will make a special announcement as he joins...

MAYOR LUMUMBA ISSUES SAFE RECOVERY JACKSON EXECUTIVE ORDER EFFECTIVE TODAY

Posted on May 10, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 10, 2021   MAYOR LUMUMBA ISSUES SAFE RECOVERY JACKSON EXECUTIVE ORDER EFFECTIVE TODAY Order lifts previously imposed capacity restrictions due to Covid-19, maintains mask mandate, and allows for expanded busines services and a temporary citywide leisure and recreation district    (JACKSON, MS.) – Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba TODAY signed a new Stay...

Statement Regarding Fire at O.B. Curtis Water Treatment Plant

Posted on April 30, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 30, 2021 STATEMENT REGARDING FIRE AT O.B. CURTIS Boil Water Notice Issued for All Surface Water Connections   Early this morning an electrical fire occurred at OB Curtis WTP. The fire was managed by the assistance of Ridgeland Fire Department and Jackson Fire Department. The fire shutdown two high service pumps...

Mayor Lumumba Further Extends Curfew Order for Jackson Youth

Posted on April 16, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 16, 2021 MAYOR LUMUMBA FURTHER EXTENDS CURFEW ORDER FOR JACKSON YOUTH (JACKSON, MS) – Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba has again extended the Mayoral Curfew Order for minors under the age of eighteen (18) years. The action is intended to help protect the health and safety of all Jackson residents, but in particular to protect...

Office of Municipal Clerk Releases Information Regarding Upcoming Democratic Primary Run-Off Election April 27th

Posted on April 16, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 16, 2021 Office of Municipal Clerk Releases Information Regarding Upcoming Democratic Primary Run-Off Election April 27th (Jackson, MS) – The City of Jackson Department of Municipal Clerk today released details regarding the upcoming Democratic Primary Run-off Election and absentee voting. Please see the details below. Run-Off Election The city of Jackson...

Hop Into Spring Cleaning This April with Two More Roll-Off Dumpster Days April 17th and 24th

Posted on April 15, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 15, 2021 HOP INTO SPRING CLEANING THIS APRIL WITH TWO MORE ROLL-OFF DUMPSTER DAYS APRIL 17TH AND 24TH (JACKSON, MS) – The City of Jackson has added two extra roll-off dumpster days and multiple locations to its previously released schedule. On April 17th and April 24th residents will have three locations...