Author: City of Jackson, MS

For Immediate Release: February 14, 2024  (Jackson, Miss.) – The Department of Human and Cultural Services Family and Youth Division has begun accepting applications for its Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program. The annual program offers Jackson youth paid opportunities to develop an array of work skills and experience and aims to foster an environment that teaches work ethics...

For Immediate Release: February 13, 2024 (Jackson, Miss.) – The City of Jackson is proud to partner with fellow local, state and federal law enforcement agencies under the Operation Unified umbrella to combat crime in the Capital City.  This is a continuation of efforts behind the scenes to pool resources and capabilities in a united front,...

(Jackson, Miss.) – Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba is joining seven fellow mayors across the metro Jackson area to raise food items for the Mississippi food pantry Extra Table. The Mayor is asking residents to donate the food item he has been given – peanut butter – to several locations. He is optimistic Jackson residents will again show their charitable spirit in this fun competition between...

For Immediate Release: January 16, 2024 (Jackson, Miss.) – Due to extreme weather conditions, City of Jackson offices will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17. The Jackson Police Department and Jackson Fire Department will remain on duty. We will continue to update residents on any new developments and advise residents to follow our Facebook page and...

For Immediate Release: December 18, 2023 (Jackson, Miss.) – The City of Jackson’s Solid Waste Division is hosting a day of outreach and service to our community and the homeless later. Solid Waste will partner with Stewpot Community Services, Hinds Behavioral Health Services, Keep Jackson Beautiful and other community groups and organizations to clean up litter and and collect...

For Immediate Release:  December 6, 2023  (Jackson, Miss.) – The City of Jackson has scheduled its next Roll-Off Dumpster Day for residents. Please see the upcoming date and location below: Date:          Saturday, December 9 Time:         8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (weather permitting) Location:  Metrocenter Mall (Old Dillard’s parking lot)  ...

For Immediate Release:  December 6, 2023   (Jackson, Miss.) – The City of Jackson’s Department of Human and Cultural Services is seeking donations for its holiday Blanket Drive. The blankets will be distributed to the homeless population to help them stay warm this winter. The city is asking residents to consider donating new or gently-used blankets at...

For Immediate Release:   December 5, 2023   (Jackson, Miss.) – The City of Jackson is thrilled to announce its premiere networking event, the 13th Annual Doing Business with the City. This year’s theme is for area businesses to Connect, Collaborate and Thrive! The event aims to foster valuable connections among participants which will propel Jackson’s business community and...

(Jackson, Miss.) – The City of Jackson will hold several events as part of its Citywide Day of Service this Monday and Tuesday in an effort to commemorate the public service of residents during the water crisis of last year.   As part of this recognition, the City of Jackson will be cleaning up Percy V. Simpson...