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Se anima a los residentes de Jackson que viven en llanuras aluviales a hacer arreglos alternativos antes de que lluvia más

Posted on January 17, 2020

La Ciudad de Jackson esta bajo vijilancia de innundaciones severas, se esperan lluvias hasta el Sabado. Residentes que viven en areas bajas serca de el rio Pearl se les urge que busquen differentes alojamientos se espera que el agua siga subiendo, potencialmente impactando las casas. TOME NOTA: si su calle es intransitable es possible que...

City of Jackson residents living in floodplains encouraged to make alternate arrangements ahead of more rainfall

Posted on January 17, 2020

(JACKSON, Miss.) - With the expectation of more rainfall tomorrow and next week, Mayor Lumumba continues to reiterate the importance for citizens to prepare and take the recent flood warnings seriously. Residents living in low-lying areas near the Pearl River are encouraged to make alternate arrangements for shelter as water levels are expected to continue to rising,...

Flash Flood Warning in Effect for City of Jackson

Posted on January 15, 2020

(JACKSON, Miss.) – According to the National Weather Service, the Jackson area is under a flash flood watch and more rainfall is expected through Saturday. Residents living near the Pearl River should take special precautions as water levels are expected to continue to rise. Please see the following weather preparedness tips: Prepare ahead of time, especially...

ADVERTENCIA: Clima Severo y Aguada Innundada

Posted on January 14, 2020

INFORMACCION DE CLIMA SEVERO  Debido al clima severo y graves innundaciones, se a dado una proclamacion de EMERGENCIA CIVIL por el clima tan severo  Por el canal National Weather Service, se esperan varias tormentas electricas para el sabado en la manana con vientos de 70 millas por hora, tornados y granizo todos se esperan Este...

Press Release: City of Jackson urges citizens to prepare for possible severe weather and flooding

Posted on January 10, 2020

(JACKSON, Miss.) - According to the National Weather Service, an outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected Saturday morning with damaging winds of up to 70 miles per hour. Tornadoes and large hail is also expected. Please see the following are weather preparedness tips: Prepare ahead of time, especially if you live in a low-lying area....

Press Release: City of Jackson to launch Workforce Leadership Academy in collaboration with the Aspen Institute

Posted on January 6, 2020

(Jackson, Miss.) – Monday, The City of Jackson announced that it will sponsor a Workforce Leadership Academy, a program designed to develop a local network of workforce development leaders to collaborate on solutions to common challenges. The Academy will be run in partnership with the Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program and is sponsored by the...

Press Release: City of Jackson to Host Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade

Posted on December 5, 2019

(JACKSON, Miss.) – It’s the most wonderful time of the year here in Jackson as we invite everyone to partake in the holiday spirit with our production of Winter Nights & Magical Lights. This two-day event will showcase the City of Jackson’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, December 6th at 6:00 pm at City...

Press Release: Jackson Meals Matter Partners with Chefs for the Culture and Love JXN to Provide 500 Free Meals to Kids in Need

Posted on November 25, 2019

(JACKSON, Miss.) - Jackson Meals Matter is partnering with Chefs for the Culture and the Love JXN campaign to provide 500 free meals to local Jackson youth during the Thanksgiving holiday break. This year, JPS students will be out of school for nine days, creating food insecurity for youth throughout the City of Jackson. For...

Mayor Lumumba Calls on Community to Report Illegal Dumping Activity

Posted on November 15, 2019

Friday, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba along with Ward 7 Councilman Aaron Banks and Solid Waste Manager, Lakesha Weathers urged residents to not illegally dump trash at the old Casa Grande Apartments after this site was found overrun with debris just one day following the City’s cleanup efforts. “I want to issue a challenge. The last...