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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 28, 2022   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 areas: PWS 250008 51 Presidential Hills Natchez Trace Estates This advisory affects approximately 2,000 CONNECTIONS on our drinking water system. This is a precautionary advisory. This notice does not mean that your water is unsafe, … Continued

For Immediate Release: April 27, 2022   City shutting down two bridges in need of repairs      (Jackson, Miss.) – The City of Jackson’s Public Works Department is closing two bridges in southwest Jackson this week by order of the Office of State Aid Road Construction. Recent inspections found deterioration in one or more wooden piles that support … Continued

For Immediate Release: April 22, 2022   Mayor Lumumba to hold Town Hall Tuesday    (Jackson, Miss.) – Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba will hold a town hall meeting Tuesday night to discuss the current status of the City’s garbage collection process. The Mayor encourages residents to come to the town hall. He will take questions from those … Continued

For Immediate Release: April 12, 2022   Mayor Lumumba to hold Town Hall Thursday    (Jackson, Miss.) – Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba will hold a town hall meeting Thursday night to discuss the current status of the City’s garbage collection process. The Mayor encourages residents to come to the town hall and will take questions from event … Continued

For Immediate Release: March 22, 2022    Deadline extended for Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program  (Jackson, Miss.) – The deadline to apply for the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program has been extended to Friday, April 1. The annual program offers Jackson youth paid opportunities to develop an array of work skills and experience and aims to foster an environment that … Continued

For Immediate Release: March 22, 2022 Mayor Lumumba declares local emergency ahead of potentially severe weather  (Jackson, Miss.) – Today, Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba signed a proclamation declaring a local emergency for the City of Jackson ahead of potentially severe weather conditions. A storm front is expected to bring in damaging winds and heavy rains throughout the day … Continued

For Immediate Release: March 16, 2022 Special election slated for Greater Belhaven residents  (Jackson, Miss.) – All registered voters residing in the proposed Greater Belhaven Community Improvement District will have the opportunity to vote on the creation of a Special Local Improvement Assessment District during an upcoming special election on April 5. Residents will decide on an additional property … Continued

For Immediate Release: March 15, 2022     City of Jackson offering funding for some art, cultural projects (Jackson, Miss.) – The City of Jackson is requesting grant proposals from art groups and other community organizations for art and cultural projects. The financial assistance is available from the Department of Human and Cultural Services for projects that support education … Continued

For Immediate Release: March 14, 2022 Jackson Selected to Participate in Initiative to Advance Community Safety (Jackson, Miss.) – Today, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba and City Council members attended the launch of a two-year community safety initiative created in response to upticks in violence in Jackson and other cities and the need for a coordinated local … Continued

For Immediate Release: March 14, 2022  BROWN BOTTLING GROUP/JOBS FOR JACKSONIANS HOSTING JOB FAIR   (Jackson, Miss.) – Brown Bottling Group is partnering with the Jobs for Jacksonians program to host a job fair from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, March 17 at the Metrocenter Mall. The fair will take place in the conference room of the Department of Human Resources … Continued