For Immediate Release: July 18, 2024 (Jackson, Miss.) – The City of Jackson is partnering with the cities of Rionegro and Medellin, Colombia in an effort to advance the sport of baseball between the two locations. The Legacy Baseball League will provide collegiate players a place to play during the summer months of June and July, … Continued
For Immediate Release: July 15, 2024 City of Jackson awarded over $13.7 million in federal clean energy public transportation grant (Jackson, Miss.) – Today, the City of Jackson is excited to announce the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Authority will allocate over $13.7 million in grant awards to the city’s public transportation system (JTRAN) … Continued
For Immediate Release: June 10, 2024 (Jackson, Miss.) – In an effort to ensure no child goes hungry this summer, the City of Jackson is hosting a Summer Feeding Program for Jackson residents 0 to 18 years of age. The program will be in operation for just over a month, beginning today, June 10 and extending … Continued
For Immediate Release: May 29, 2024 (Jackson, Miss.) – The City of Jackson is launching its first-ever Youth Fishing Rodeo for all young fishing enthusiasts 15-years-old and under. This is a great opportunity for youth to show off their fishing skills or just come out and enjoy the day at the Jackson Zoo. The event … Continued
For Immediate Release: May 21, 2024 The nation’s longest-running traditional arts event is coming to downtown Jackson. (Jackson, Miss.) – Today, Mayor Lumumba announced that Jackson has been named the official 2025-2027 National Folk Festival Host City. Jackson was among 42 cities nationwide that competed for the honor of hosting the nation’s pre-eminent traveling celebration … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 16, 2024 (Jackson, Miss.) – City officials were informed today that JTRAN workers were possibly planning to go on strike tomorrow, Friday, May 17 – once again leaving innocent riders stranded. We are notifying riders NOW of this possibility so that they can make alternate transportation plans if this happens. Earlier this week, city … Continued
For Immediate Release: May 16, 2024 (Jackson, Miss.) – Due to an equipment issue, the Roll-Off Dumpster Day scheduled for this Saturday, May 18 has been cancelled until further notice. Roll-Off Details Roll-Off days will continue to be held on the second Saturday of every month for the upcoming year. Dumpsters will be placed at … Continued
For Immediate Release: May 10, 2024 (Jackson, Miss.) – Today, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba declared a State of Emergency in Jackson after a severe storm system caused widespread damage to homes, businesses and public property, threatening the health, safety and welfare of Jackson residents. The Jackson area experienced excessive rain and wind speeds between 60 … Continued
For Immediate Release: May 1, 2024 (Jackson, Miss.) – Next week, the City of Jackson will hold its annual Economic Development Week to promote economic development and opportunity in the Capital City. The city and its partners hope to engage professionals, students, business owners and residents to this celebration through a weeklong series of events beginning Monday, … Continued
For Immediate Release: April 22, 2024 (Jackson, Miss.) – Each year in April, Denim Day raises awareness of all forms of sexual violence at the local, national, and International level. The day also sets a standard of support for survivors and provides a foundation for solidarity through a simple message: there is no reason for sexual assault, not … Continued
