(JACKSON, Miss.) Thursday, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba announced the formulation of the City of Jackson Coronavirus Taskforce to respond to the potential impact that COVID-19 could have on Jackson communities. This, after the Mississippi Department of Health confirmed the first reported case in the state, just hours earlier. The City’s Coronavirus Taskforce will consist of … Continued
MINNEAPOLIS, March 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Getac Video Solutions today announced it has completed the roll out of a body-worn camera (BWC) program for the Jackson Police Department (JPD) in Jackson, Miss. All JPD officers are now outfitted with a camera, furthering the city and police department’s efforts to foster transparency, and continue building effective relationships between officers and residents. The technology … Continued
While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that the immediate risk to the general American public for contracting the coronavirus remains low, they suggest that now is the time for communities to start preparing. To stay up to date and informed on official coronavirus developments, you can sign up for the latest … Continued
(Jackson, MS) – Tuesday, the City of Jackson announced the dates for The Fertile Ground Project Expo, a three-day event that is free to the public from April 9-11, 2020. In November 2018 the City of Jackson was selected as a Bloomberg Philanthropies 2018 Public Art Challenge winner. Jackson received up to $1 million for … Continued
***UPDATE*** The City of Jackson has begun to work with companies to remove any remaining flood debris. Impacted residents with questions are asked to please contact: George Ford, Senior Project Coordinator for IMS Engineers at (601) 502-7724 or (601) 968-9194 ext. 158. Dumpster locations Canton Club Circle and Sedgewick Drive intersection River Road and Deer … Continued
“In May 2017, I stood before you as I campaigned to become your mayor and I told you that we would build an administration that would be centered on ending corruption and determined to fight against contracts that do not serve the people. I committed to you that I would sue Siemens for the harm … Continued
PWS 250008 (#1) PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER LIFT The precautionary boil water notice for the following residents on our drinking water system is now lifted: All surface water connections For more information, please call 601.960.2723 during business hours or 601-960-1777 / 601-960-1875 after 4 PM.
(Jackson, MS) – This past weekend, the Jackson metro area saw historic flooding from the Pearl River. According to the National Weather Service, the Jackson metro area is under a FLASH FLOOD WATCH through late tonight. Now, local officials are saying the threat isn’t over just yet. John Sigman, the General Manager for the Ross … Continued
PWS 250008 (# 1) (REVISION #2) BOIL WATER NOTICE We routinely monitor the water for turbidity (cloudiness). This tells us whether we are effectively filtering the water supply. A water sample taken on January 28, 2020 showed a turbidity level of 1.35 turbidity units which is above the standard of .30 turbidity units. This occurred … Continued
(JACKSON, Miss.) – Friday, Mayor Lumumba ordered a MANDATORY EVACUATION notice for residents living near the Pearl River with the expectation that the river will crest at 38 feet on Sunday, February 16, 2020. Citizens are urged to take this flood warning seriously and take necessary precautions. Residents living in low-lying areas near the Pearl River … Continued
