West Jackson Church Works to Re-Ignite Neighboring Communities
St. Luther M.B. Church joined forces with residents in Dalton Deer Park and University Park throughout October to host cleanup and outreach efforts, revitalizing neighborhoods and strengthening community bonds.
2024 General Election: Voting Precinct Changes in Jackson, MS
Local election officials across Mississippi have modified at least 54 precincts in 24 counties, including Hinds County, since the March 2024 primary election.
JAN Board Member Feature: Ruthania Hudson
Jackson native Ruthania Hudson is a JAN Ward 5 representative and honorary Alta Woods Neighborhood Association president.
The Cooperative Way October 2024 Newsletter
Cooperation Jackson is an emerging vehicle for sustainable community development, economic democracy, and community ownership.
One Year In: Jacksonians Work to Keep I-55 Clean
November 2024 will make a year since Locke Ward and Roger Parkes started spearheading several cleanups of I-55 underpasses, frontage roads, and exits in North Jackson.
Community Input Request: City of Jackson Water System
Jackson residents should email public comments to jacksonmswater@epa.gov by Friday, October 31, 2024.
JAN Board Member Feature: Sylvia Walker
Her passion is working with young people to teach them life skills, showing them love and respect, and creating a safe space for acceptance.
Jackson Makes Progress; Still Faces More Challenges
Mayor Lumumba shared the progress made and the challenges Jackson is still facing.
City of Jackson Street Resurfacing Project: Which Streets Are Getting Paved?
The City of Jackson started its Street Resurfacing Project in October 2023 with Phase 1A.
Belhaven Preps for Annual Fall Cleanup Day
The Greater Belhaven Foundation is gearing up for its annual Fall Cleanup Day on Saturday, October 12, 2024.
How to Start a Neighborhood Association
Neighborhood associations are the building blocks of the larger community and one of the most effective ways for citizens to be heard, fight crime, improve infrastructure, and enhance quality of life.
Disc Golf Course Coming Soon to West Jackson’s Livingston Park
Friends of Livingston Park, the Zoo Area Progressive Partnership ZAPP, and Revitalize Mississippi partnered to make this project possible.
Tropical Depression Francine: What You Need to Know
Jackson residents should prepare for the strong possibility of severe flooding and high winds.
JAN Board Member Feature: Jamie Rasberry
Raspberry is one of Mississippi Business Journal’s Top 50 Distinguished Leading Women in Business and a Goodwill Industries Volunteer Salute honoree.
City of Jackson Newsletter Summer Edition 2024
Check out the Summer Edition of the City of Jackson Newsletter! Discover how the City is improving efficiency and service. Stay informed and engaged with what’s happening in Jackson!
Capitol Police Capitol Complex Improvement District Map
The Office of Capitol Police has released its Capitol Complex Improvement District (CCID) Map of its primary areas of jurisdiction in Jackson.
City of Jackson Approves Plan for New Ward Redistricting Lines
This change could cause some Jackson residents to have new council representatives and voting precincts.
Jacksonian Leverages Social Media to Spark Community Involvement
The sidewalk that connects St. Charles Avenue to Robinson Street is now clean and clear, and students have better access to and from school thanks to the volunteer work of Jackson residents and local leaders and businesses.
Jackson Neighborhood Engagement Support Grant
The Jackson Neighborhood Engagement Support Grant funds Jackson neighborhoods to cover a neighborhood meeting or event expense. The $100 one-time use grant will be awarded to 10 Jackson neighborhoods that are engaging their residents within the city limits of Jackson.