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Announcement: Special Municipal Election

The Resolution Board for the City of Jackson’s Special Municipal Election will meet on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the 2nd Floor Conference Room in City Hall located at 219 S. President to review absentee ballots. The Resolution Board will re-convene at Election Central located at 200 S. President Street on the 1st Floor at 7:00 p.m. to process the absentee ballots.

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City of Jackson MS September 26, 2024 0
City PlanningCommunity NewsGeneralThalia Mara Hall

Thalia Mara Hall Updates – Week 3

The City of Jackson is currently awaiting additional proposals to ensure we get the best pricing and least disruptive timeline regarding Thalia Mara Hall. We will continue to publish updates every Thursday as additional developments are made.
  1. 9/23: Contractor site visits for proposal submissions
  2. 9/24: Contractor site visits for proposal submissions
  3. 9/25: Chiller connection and testing, Fire Alarm testing, Fire, Electrical, and Signage assessments performed as part of the Fire Marshal report response
  4. 9/25: Fire Marshal Response report submitted
Next Steps:
  1. Quote comparisons for remediation: The City of Jackson is still facilitating site visits to inform proposal submissions from additional vendors to ensure we get the best pricing and least disruptive timeline regarding remediation. More information on proposal submission will be forthcoming.
  2. Secondary testing results are expected this week.
  3. We are working in partnership with the State Fire Marshal’s office to correct findings and violations in their report, and many minor violations have already been remedied.
 
We still do not know when remediation will begin and have not yet received the completed proposals from the new parties. We also requested proposal revisions from the first company to address new findings by Mr. Al-Turk, a city-contracted engineer.
 

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City of Jackson MS September 26, 2024 0
City PlanningCommunity NewsGeneralThalia Mara Hall

Thalia Mara Hall Update – Week 2

Thalia Mara Hall Update w/ all Major Milestones

9/19/24

The City of Jackson is currently awaiting additional proposals to ensure we get the best pricing and least disruptive timeline regarding Thalia Mara Hall. We will continue to publish updates every Thursday as additional developments are made.

  1. 9/11: We were visited by the Fire Marshall.  The Fire Marshall issued an evaluation report of TMH.  A number of issues were discovered for which a response document is being prepared for submittal by Sept 21.
  2. 9/13: A meeting was held with a City Engineering contractor, the CDFL team, and the JCI team to evaluate new findings and request proposal revisions.
  3. 9/16: There was a follow-up meeting to revise the Chiller plan to address the following:
    • primary unit (Chiller) arrival
    • secondary unit (Chiller) purchase
    • request secondary hygienic testing
  4. 9/19: Secondary hygienic testing performed.
  5. 9/19: The new Chiller arrived!  The earlier than expected arrival of the new chiller was an exciting event. Having this component in place will help to support the remediation effort by ensuring optimal working conditions and proper airflow as soon as the cleaning is complete. This component is arriving almost 6 months earlier than the previously estimated timeline.
  6. Multiple site visits were made to support the additional proposals currently being put together.

Next Steps:

  1. Quote comparisons for remediation: The City of Jackson is currently awaiting proposals from additional vendors to ensure we get the best pricing and least disruptive timeline regarding remediation.
  2. So far, the remediation timelines that have been given are between 4 to 8 weeks.
  3. A final inspection will be performed. This is contingent upon Next Step # 2 above.
  4. Clearance and certificate of occupancy at this point are to be determined.

Other:

  1. Rigging System: The rigging inspection was rescheduled to accommodate for the earlier than expected chiller arrival and connection. The chiller arrived today and will be tested and connected in the coming week, allowing for rescheduling immediately following.
  2. Fire Curtain:Fire Curtain inspection is to be performed as part of the rigging inspection, and the planning will be reflected in the Fire Marshall response document.

We still do not know when remediation will begin and have not yet received the completed proposals from the new parties. We also requested proposal revisions from the first company to address new findings by Mr. Al-Turk, a city-contracted engineer.

Previous Updates:

Week 1 (9/12/24): Week 1

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City of Jackson MS September 19, 2024 0
General

BREAKING: Stalemate broken in JTRAN strike negotiations

For Immediate Release:
September 17, 2024
 
BREAKING: Stalemate broken in JTRAN strike negotiations
 
(Jackson, Miss.) –  “We are pleased to announce that the JTran Union strike has officially ended, and regular service is resuming. We are grateful to all parties involved for reaching a resolution and would like to thank the public for their patience during this time. We look forward to providing uninterrupted service and continuing to meet the needs of our community.”
We will have a brief news conference tomorrow at 11:30 a.m. at City Hall to share more details.

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City of Jackson MS September 17, 2024 0
Community NewsGeneral

Ward 2 Special Election Update

(Jackson, Miss.) – The Jackson City Council has declared the Ward 2 City Council seat vacant, thereby requiring a Special Election to be held on October 1, 2024.

To accommodate the absentee voting process, the Municipal Clerk office will be open beginning September 16th – 27th from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Additionally, our office will be opened from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, September 21 and from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, September 28. The last day to vote by absentee ballot is Saturday, September 28 at noon.

Please visit the attached sample ballot of the qualified candidates for the Ward 2 City Council Seat.

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City of Jackson MS September 16, 2024 0
Community NewsGeneral

Thursday Storm Update

September 12, 2024
 
(Jackson, Miss.) – Due to the impact of Tropical Depression Francine on the area, City of Jackson offices will remain closed today, Thursday, September 12. Thank you for your understanding as essential employees continue to work to mitigate storm damage. All City of Jackson employees are expected to return to the office for regular hours Friday.
 
Shelter Information
The temporary shelter at the Jackson Police Training Academy will close at noon today.  Since it opened on Wednesday, six people have utilized the shelter.
 
Garbage Pickup
Richard’s Disposal Inc. has suspended garbage pickup Thursday out of concern for the safety of its employees. Richard’s will resume service tomorrow, Friday, September 13.
 
Tree/Limb Debris
Please call 601-960-1870 if you see tree debris blocking roadways.  We are currently in the process of removing trees/limbs from the following roads:
  • 2250 Boling Street
  • 1931 Boling Street
  • Countyline Road/Hwy 49 E. Countyline Rd ( 2 trees)
  • 1922 First Avenue ( power line ) private
  • 3500 Lee Street
  • Jefferson Street @ Morningside
  • 4715 Methodist Home Rd
For residents with damage to their homes, please call the Hinds County Emergency Operations Center at 601-968-6771. They will also provide a tarp if needed. The city is not responsible for debris on private property.
 
Traffic Signals
We are keeping a tally of damaged traffic signals and working to repair them.
  • Damaged Southbound 5-section at Ridgewood Rd @ Woodfield Dr. Green arrow section operational.
  • Northbound 3- section at Hwy 80 @ Gallatin Street.  Only red LED functions.  Yellow and Green section missing.
 
Contractor will repair!
 
Viaducts (Closed)
  • Mill at Monument (Closed)
  • Capital at Monument (Closed)
Power Outages
There are just over 2,000 power outages in Hinds County as of 10:30 a.m., according to PowerOutage.us. Call Entergy at 1-800-9OUTAGE to report an outage or determine status.
 
Important Numbers!
Residents are advised to call the city’s Action Line at 311 or 601-960-1111 for non-emergency needs.
 
The city of Jackson will continue to provide updates as additional information comes in. Thank you for your patience and be safe!

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City of Jackson MS September 12, 2024 0
GeneralTransportation

Recently Damaged and Repaired Traffic Signals Intersection – 9/9/24 update

Recently Damaged and Repaired Traffic Signals Intersection

  1. University Blvd at Florence Ave – flashing due to south bound 3 sections being hit (Replacements are ready to be install, Signals need to be raised to prevent future damage.
    (Repaired by Contractor/In-House Staff)
  2. University Blvd at U.S. 80- flashing due to controller issues after being hit by lightning and lightning arrestor replacement (Testing controller trying to get it back online)
    (Repaired by Contractor/ In-House Staff)
  3. Bailey Ave at Medical Mall – flashing due to old transit cabinet needs replaced (pedestal mounted) (Repaired by Contractor)
  4. Northside Dr. at California Ave – flashing due to old transit cabinet needs replaced (pedestal mounted) (Repaired by Contractor)
  5. Pascagoula St. at Roach St. – flashing due to bad controller (Replacement ordered and we are waiting on shipment from Temple) (Repaired by In-House Staff)
  6. Terry Road at McDowell Road – flashing due to electrical issues. Entergy will check this location for voltage irregularity. (In House Staff/Entergy Repaired A Broken Neutral Wire)
    (3 section signal was hit and replaced last week)
  7. West St. at Mayes St. – flashing due to westbound 5 section being hit (Replacement ready to be installed) (Repaired by Contractor)
  8. Robinson Road at Rose St. – flashing due to old transit cabinet (pedestal mounted)
    (Repaired by Contractor)
  9. Oak Forest Dr. at Cooper Road – dark due to electrical fire in cabinet (ground mounted stop signs out) (This intersection is a total rebuild due to fire damage.) (Contractor Will Repair)(We are in the Reconstruction Planning Phase)
  10. Ellis Ave at Jesse Drake – flashing due to old transit cabinet and wiring issues. (pole mounted)
    (The traffic signal heads at this intersection will be removed to allow traffic to flow on Bobby Rush Blvd and stop signs will be installed on Jesse Drakes and the strip mall exit)
  11. Terry Road at Elton Road – The intersection was destroyed by 18 wheelers (Lewis Electric will start rebuild it this week. Entergy and the city will install taller pole to mount the signals and wires higher.) (Repaired by Contractor) ( Southbound 5 section signal was installed last week)
  12. Briarwood at N. State Street Cabinet damaged over the 4th of July holiday.
    (Repaired by Contractor)
  13. Hanging Moss at Forest Ave – Replace controller and replace damaged 5 section signal
    (Repaired by Contractor/In-House Crew)
  14. Cooper Road at Wheatley Street- Two 3 section signals damaged by a large vehicle.
    (Repaired by Contractor)
  15. Briarwood west of Chilli’s Restaurant – Voltage regulation issue (Repaired by Contractor)
  16. Northside Dr. at Kirkwood Dr. – Repairing damaged Warning Approach Flashers system (Repaired by Contractor)
  17. West Street at Silas Brown Street – Repair controller and replaced damaged 3 section signal heads (Repaired by In- House Crew)
  18. State Street at Pearl Street- On Friday the intersection experienced wiring issues in the mast arm cause intersection to go into flash mode on Friday August 9, 2024 (Repaired by Contractor)
  19. Bailey Ave at Jennings – This intersection was hit by a vehicle late Monday August 19, 2024 causing the intersection to go dark. (Repair by Contractor on Wednesday August 21, 2024)
  20. McDowell Road at Brookwood Dr. – On Friday August 23, 2024 a pedestrian vehicle snagged a hanging AT&T wire pulling it, causing it to damage 3 traffic signal heads. We installed a four way sign at the intersection and the signals went into flash mode. (Contractor has scheduled repairs for Monday August 26, 2024)
  21. Pearl Street at Jefferson Street – The concrete traffic signal pole at the eastside of the intersection was hit around 6 or 7am on Friday September 5, 2024 by a Holmes Logistics Semi truck. (Contractor will Repair)
  22. Gallatin Street at the Viaduct – The warning flashers system at the location are damaged. (In-House Staff will Repair)

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City of Jackson MS September 9, 2024 0
Community NewsGeneralMayor's News

City of Jackson Mounts Hurricane Francine Preparations

The City of Jackson is asking residents to remain vigilant and prepare for potential extreme weather from Hurricane Francine. The National Weather Service forecasts heavy rainfall and wind gusts of 30 to 45 mph, beginning Wednesday evening and into Thursday morning. This could lead to some flooding, downed trees and power lines, and damage to roofs and homes.
The Jackson Police Department is ready for the storm and will be working in coordination with Capitol Police. The Jackson Fire Department is also prepared and has prepped equipment in the event of flooding. The city’s Public Works Department has a crew on standby ready to remove downed trees, check traffic lights, and set up barricades.
Temporary shelter
The city will be opening the Jackson Police Department Training Academy at 3000 St. Charles St. as a temporary shelter, beginning noon Wednesday.  Plans are in place to open an additional shelter if necessary.
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Sand bags
Starting Wednesday, there will be sand available to fill sandbags from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 4225 Michael Avalon St.
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Important numbers
City officials are asking residents to use the city’s 311 action line, or 601-960-1111 for service calls.  Residents are asked to reserve non-emergency calls from 911 to JPD’s administrative line at 601-960-1234. 
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Weather tips
Be prepared. Make a plan for your household and pets.  Monitor the forecast. Tune in to local media for weather updates.  As a reminder, the city urges residents to stay home if possible to avoid dangerous road conditions. We will continue to post several weather-related tips on our Facebook page.

 

Click here for Solid Waste Storm Preparedness
 
 
 
 
Click here for Weather Safety Reminders

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City of Jackson MS September 9, 2024 0
General

Statement from the City on JTRAN Strike

For Immediate Release:
September 4, 2024
(Jackson, Miss.) – Unfortunately, contract negotiations between the JTRAN bus drivers’ union and management company MV Transportation Inc. have broken down. As a result, the bus drivers have decided to go on strike.
The City is fully aware of the significant impact this has on our community. We are encouraging both sides to return to the table and uphold their responsibilities to the residents who depend on them. We are hopeful that negotiations will resume soon and lead to a fair and timely resolution.
In the meantime, we must inform you that JTRAN is temporarily shut down. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and patience during this challenging time.
The safety of both our drivers and passengers remains our top priority, and we will continue to monitor the situation closely.
We have no further comment at this time.

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City of Jackson MS September 4, 2024 0