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Posted on: December 1, 2023

Resident input needed for new Jackson Parks and Recreation Master Plan

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Residents can help craft the future of parks and recreation in Jackson. The new City of Jackson Parks and Recreation Master Plan is moving forward with a public review period from Sunday, Dec. 3 to Wednesday, Jan. 3. 

A draft of the Master Plan ca...

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City News Stories
Posted on: November 29, 2023

Swearing-In Ceremony planned for Jackson Mayor, City Councilmembers

Mayor Daniel Mahoney Swearing-In 2021

Jackson’s Mayor and four City Councilmembers are getting ready to start their new terms following the Nov. election and a recent appointment. A Swearing-In Ceremony is planned for Tuesday, Dec. 5, 6:30 p.m. at Jackson City Hall for the officials...

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City News Stories
Posted on: November 28, 2023

City Council appoints Shalanda Hunt to vacant Ward 5 seat

Shalanda Hunt, Ward 5 City Council

Jackson’s Fifth Ward has a new City Council representative. At a special meeting on Monday, Nov. 27, the City Council appointed Shalanda Hunt to the vacant Fifth Ward council seat. 

The seat was vacated in Sept. upon the resignation of former City...

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City News Stories
Posted on: November 28, 2023

Jackson City Council Nov. 28, 2023 meeting

Jackson City Council meeting March 21, 2022

A recording of the meeting can be viewed through the City YouTube page.

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Posted on: November 7, 2023

Donate toys at Jackson Police Dept. for annual Toys for Tots collection

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Jackson residents wanting to donate toys for kids in need this holiday season have a convenient location to drop off donations. The Jackson Police Department headquarters at 216 E. Washington Ave. is a designated Toys for Tots drop off site. 

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City News Stories
Posted on: November 16, 2023

Human Relations Commission looking for ex-officio members

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The City of Jackson Human Relations Commission (HRC) is looking for three new members to fill ex-officio positions. The HRC advises and makes recommendations to City leaders concerning good human relations, combating discrimination within the community, a...

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City News Stories
Posted on: November 1, 2023

Jackson Entrepreneurial & Real Estate Fund Launched to Boost Small Business Growth

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The MLK Corridor Improvement Authority announced a new grant program intended to support Southside Jackson’s redevelopment and promote business growth across the city. The Jackson Entrepreneurial and Real Estate Fund launched this week ...
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City News Stories
Posted on: October 2, 2023

Loose Leaf Collection Program underway

Fall 2020 Loose Leaf Collection

Every neighborhood will see two rounds of leaf collection through Friday, Dec. 8.

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Posted on: November 14, 2023

Nov. 14, 2023 Jackson City Council meeting

Jackson City Council Dec. 13, 2022 meeting

The meeting can be viewed through the City's YouTube page.

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Posted on: November 6, 2023

Water Aerobics program change

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Some Water Aerobics program dates for Fall-Winter 2023-24 have been moved from Jackson High School to Middle School at Parkside due to scheduling conflicts at the high school. 

The following program dates will now take place at Middle School at Pa...

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City News Stories
Posted on: November 2, 2023

New section of MLK Equality Trail back open after construction project

New pedestrian trail section in Jackson

Jackson residents are enjoying a new surface to run, walk, and bike on following the completion of a construction project on the MLK Equality Trail. A half mile section of the City’s main pedestrian trail was closed for three months for a resurf...

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City News Stories
Posted on: October 24, 2023

Jackson launches 100 Homes Program to provide new housing for residents

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100 new homes will be taking shape on vacant lots across the City of Jackson in the coming years, providing affordable housing for residents and rebuilding neighborhoods. The 100 Homes Program is now launching from the City of Jackson Community Developmen...

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City News Stories
Posted on: September 18, 2023

Getting around town with JATA

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With more than 170,000 rides given already this year, the Jackson Area Transportation Authority (JATA) isn’t slowing down anytime soon.  “We are trending back to pre-pandemic levels having regained approximately 80 percent of riders,” said Patric...

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City News Stories
Posted on: September 18, 2023

Improving the City: 2023 street, park, trail and water improvement projects

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The City of Jackson has been hard at work this year improving streets, parks, trails and water infrastructure for the community. Here is a breakdown of projects making an impact in neighborhoods across Jackson.

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City News Stories
Posted on: September 18, 2023

Fall 2023 City Newsletter now available!

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The official City of Jackson newsletter is mailed to every address in the City Limits. Copies are available at City Hall. A digital version is available on the City website.

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Posted on: July 18, 2023

Sign up for CodeRED to get important updates from the City of Jackson!

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Sign up for CodeRED if you want important updates from the City of Jackson! It's helpful to know that the City operates this service differently than the messages that come from the Jackson County Dispatch Center. 

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City News Stories
Posted on: January 10, 2023

Make a difference in Jackson by serving on a City board or commission

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Residents wanting to make a difference in the community are invited to serve on City of Jackson boards and commissions. The City is currently looking for residents to fill 28 vacancies on 10 boards and commissions. Applicants may be residents or non-resid...
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City News Stories
Posted on: January 10, 2023

2023 car seat inspection schedule

Car seat inspection program

Jackson area families wanting to make sure their children travel safely can take advantage of the Car Seat Inspection Program from the Jackson Fire Department. Firefighters launched the program in 2022 to provide monthly car seat checks for the Jackson ar...

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City News Stories
Posted on: May 16, 2023

Jackson City Council meeting videos

Jackson City Council Dec. 13, 2022 meeting

Watch recordings of City Council meetings on the City website.

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