(JACKSON, Miss) – Monday, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba along with Mississippi Department of Transportation Commissioner Willie Simmons, and Jackson City Council President Virgi Lindsay announced the first road resurfacing project of 2020, happening on the N. State Street corridor between Fortification Street and Woodrow Wilson Avenue. “We are excited to announce the commencement of this … Continued
(JACKSON, Miss.) – Due to the heavy rainfall forecast for the Jackson metro area late Wednesday afternoon into Thursday morning, there is a high potential for flash flooding to occur in low-lying areas beginning at 4:00 pm. Citizens who experienced flooding during the January 14th rain event are especially prone to experiencing flooding over the … Continued
(Jackson, MS) – Starting in February, #AskAntar will begin to air on the City of Jackson’s PEG Network, Comcast channel 18. In the first show, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba will discuss street repaving, which continues to be an ongoing effort for the city. “I’ve had people who would tell me because they’ve experienced the horrors … Continued
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 the City of Jackson. For more information, please call 601.960.2723 during business hours or 601-960-1777 / 601-960-1875 after 4 PM.
(Jackson, Miss.) – The boil water advisory issued on Friday, January 24, 2020, remains in effect while work continues at the water intake structure at the Barnett Reservoir near the OB Curtis Water Treatment Plant. The water conservation advisory was lifted on Saturday, January 25, 2020. The City of Jackson collected water samples from throughout … Continued
La Ciudad de Jackson esta bajo vijilancia de innundaciones severas, se esperan lluvias hasta el Sabado. Residentes que viven en areas bajas serca de el rio Pearl se les urge que busquen differentes alojamientos se espera que el agua siga subiendo, potencialmente impactando las casas. TOME NOTA: si su calle es intransitable es possible que … Continued
(JACKSON, Miss.) – With the expectation of more rainfall tomorrow and next week, Mayor Lumumba continues to reiterate the importance for citizens to prepare and take the recent flood warnings seriously. Residents living in low-lying areas near the Pearl River are encouraged to make alternate arrangements for shelter as water levels are expected to continue to rising, … Continued
(JACKSON, Miss.) – According to the National Weather Service, the Jackson area is under a flash flood watch and more rainfall is expected through Saturday. Residents living near the Pearl River should take special precautions as water levels are expected to continue to rise. Please see the following weather preparedness tips: Prepare ahead of time, especially … Continued
INFORMACCION DE CLIMA SEVERO Debido al clima severo y graves innundaciones, se a dado una proclamacion de EMERGENCIA CIVIL por el clima tan severo Por el canal National Weather Service, se esperan varias tormentas electricas para el sabado en la manana con vientos de 70 millas por hora, tornados y granizo todos se esperan Este … Continued
(JACKSON, Miss.) – According to the National Weather Service, an outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected Saturday morning with damaging winds of up to 70 miles per hour. Tornadoes and large hail is also expected. Please see the following are weather preparedness tips: Prepare ahead of time, especially if you live in a low-lying area. … Continued
