Water Distribution Christmas Day, December 25th 12:00pm to 1:30pm North Jackson: Corner of Northside Drive and Manhattan Rd near Smillow Prep South Jackson: 2875 McDowell Rd., Jackson, MS 39204 Provided by Mississippi Rapid Response Coalition in partnership with City of Jackson
Due to the loss of system pressure, the City of Jackson Water/Sewer Utilities Division has issued a precautionary boil water advisory until further notice for ALL SURFACE WATER CONNECTIONS. This advisory includes surface water connections in Byram and Hinds County. The system has lost pressure due to breaks in the distribution system that have not … Continued
For Immediate Release: December 20, 2022 (Jackson, Miss.) – The City of Jackson’s Office of Housing and Community Development in partnership with Stewpot Community Services, Central Mississippi Continuum of Care, Hinds County Sheriff Department, Shower Power and Mississippi Housing Partnership are planning several emergency responses to the extreme cold temperatures expected later this week. The National … Continued
For Immediate Release: December 19, 2022 (Jackson, Miss.) – With freezing temperatures expected later this week, the City of Jackson is advising residents to follow the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency’s tips for winter weather. Please share: DRESS FOR THE WEATHER: Wear several layers of loose-fitting, lightweight and warm clothing rather than one layer of heavy clothing. … Continued
(Jackson, Miss.)– Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba and third party administrator Ted Henifin hosted a town hall Wednesday night to give residents an update on the latest developments of the City’s agreement with the Department of Justice, EPA and Mississippi Department of Health over its beleaguered water system. The agreement includes the selection of Henifin … Continued
For Immediate Release: December 5, 2022 (Jackson, Miss.)– The City of Jackson is saddened to announce that Jackson Zoo fixture “Knox,” a reticulated giraffe, died Monday. A necropsy report will be finalized by the end of the day to determine the cause of death of the giraffe. It will be performed by Veterinarian Dr. Michael … Continued
For Immediate Release: December 1, 2022 (Jackson, Miss) –The King Edward – Hilton Garden Inn is partnering with the Jobs for Jacksonians program to host a job fair from10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 7at theKing Edward – Hilton Garden Inn at 235 W. Capitol Street. Recruiters are hiring candidates for the following positions: Guest … Continued
For Immediate Release: November 30, 2022 “After months of collaboration with the U.S. Department of Justice, the Mississippi Department of Health and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the City of Jackson is pleased that we have finally reached an agreement that represents a critical next step in our efforts to provide immediate and long-term solutions for … Continued
For Immediate Release: November 9, 2022 (Jackson, Miss.) – Capital City Lights, a collaborative holiday extravaganza, announced its second annual seasonal event today, and will return to Capitol Street in Downtown Jackson Friday, December 2, with festivities beginning at 4 p.m. An effort to usher in the holiday season by nearly two dozen organizations, Capital City … Continued
