Mayor Lumumba declares State of Emergency 09/10/2024. Click here.

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SPECIAL ELECTION

Ward 2 Municipal Polling Locations

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The City of Jackson’s Water and Sewer Business Administration is now JXN Water. Click here.

 

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Category: City News

Thalia Mara Hall Updates – Week 4

The City of Jackson is currently awaiting Bids for Remediation Procurement 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. 9/24: CTEH submitted a follow-up Proposal to their Initial Assessment 10/1: Request for Bids for Remediation Procurement 10/3: Mandatory Site … Continued

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. 9/23: Contractor site visits for proposal submissions 9/24: Contractor site visits for proposal submissions 9/25: Chiller connection and testing, Fire Alarm … Continued

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 … Continued

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. 9/11: We were visited by the Fire Marshall.  The … Continued

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 … Continued

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 … Continued

Thalia Mara Hall Update w/ all Major Milestones

Thalia Mara Hall Update w/ all Major Milestones 9/12/24 The City of Jackson is currently awaiting quotes from additional vendors to ensure we get the best pricing and least disruptive timeline regarding Thalia Mara Hall. We will continue to publish weekly updates as additional developments play out. The scheduling below was based on the availability … Continued

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 … Continued

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 … Continued

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

Recently Damaged and Repaired Traffic Signals Intersection 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) University Blvd at U.S. 80- flashing due to controller issues after being hit by … Continued

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