Post Redistricting 2024: What Ward is My Neighborhood in?
JAN has updated its Jackson Ward Map to reflect the changes made due to the redistricting approved by the Jackson City Council earlier this year.
Community Noise Lab Illegal Dumping Giveaway
The Community Noise Lab is raffling a holiday gift basket and other monetary prizes for Mississippi residents who report illegal dumping sites to its database.
After the Cleanup: What We Learned in Mid City
We considered it a success; however, we plan to make a few key adjustments as we prepare for future cleanups.
West Jackson Church Works to Re-Ignite Neighboring Communities
St. Luther M.B. Church joined forces with residents in Dalton Deer Park and University Park throughout October to host cleanup and outreach efforts, revitalizing neighborhoods and strengthening community bonds.
2024 General Election: Voting Precinct Changes in Jackson, MS
Local election officials across Mississippi have modified at least 54 precincts in 24 counties, including Hinds County, since the March 2024 primary election.
JAN Board Member Feature: Ruthania Hudson
Jackson native Ruthania Hudson is a JAN Ward 5 representative and honorary Alta Woods Neighborhood Association president.
The Cooperative Way October 2024 Newsletter
Cooperation Jackson is an emerging vehicle for sustainable community development, economic democracy, and community ownership.
One Year In: Jacksonians Work to Keep I-55 Clean
November 2024 will make a year since Locke Ward and Roger Parkes started spearheading several cleanups of I-55 underpasses, frontage roads, and exits in North Jackson.
Community Input Request: City of Jackson Water System
Jackson residents should email public comments to jacksonmswater@epa.gov by Friday, October 31, 2024.
JAN Board Member Feature: Sylvia Walker
Her passion is working with young people to teach them life skills, showing them love and respect, and creating a safe space for acceptance.
Jackson Makes Progress; Still Faces More Challenges
Mayor Lumumba shared the progress made and the challenges Jackson is still facing.
City of Jackson Street Resurfacing Project: Which Streets Are Getting Paved?
The City of Jackson started its Street Resurfacing Project in October 2023 with Phase 1A.
Belhaven Preps for Annual Fall Cleanup Day
The Greater Belhaven Foundation is gearing up for its annual Fall Cleanup Day on Saturday, October 12, 2024.
How to Start a Neighborhood Association
Neighborhood associations are the building blocks of the larger community and one of the most effective ways for citizens to be heard, fight crime, improve infrastructure, and enhance quality of life.
Disc Golf Course Coming Soon to West Jackson’s Livingston Park
Friends of Livingston Park, the Zoo Area Progressive Partnership ZAPP, and Revitalize Mississippi partnered to make this project possible.
Tropical Depression Francine: What You Need to Know
Jackson residents should prepare for the strong possibility of severe flooding and high winds.
JAN Board Member Feature: Jamie Rasberry
Raspberry is one of Mississippi Business Journal’s Top 50 Distinguished Leading Women in Business and a Goodwill Industries Volunteer Salute honoree.