Weekly City Update: February 17, 2025
Hotel O Scheduled for Demolition
Demolition of Hotel O is expected to begin in the coming days. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) has confirmed that all prerequisites have been met.
Cold Weather Shelter to Reopen on Wednesday, February 19
The City of Jackson and Shower Power, Inc. will open a temporary cold weather shelter on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 3 p.m. The temporary shelter is Champion Gym at 1355 Hattiesburg Street.
Residents should refer those without heat or housing to the shelter. Food and cots will be available. The Jackson Police Department will provide 24-hour security. Also, residents should consider donating, whether snacks or monetary, to the cause. Call 601.906.4112 or visit showerpower.ms for more information.
Super Tax Day: Free Tax Preparation for Jackson Residents
Each year, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs offer free, face-to-face tax help to people with love-to-moderate income. IRS tax law-certified volunteers provide this free service with electronic filing to all who qualify. All you have to do is bring your documentation, and they will do the rest. If certain documents are missing, the return will be rejected. For more information, call 601.203.4540 or email vita@myunitedway.com.
City of Jackson Accepting Proposals for Art and Community-Based Grants
The City of Jackson is accepting proposals from art and community development groups that provide services in Jackson. The City Clerk will receive proposals until Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. Financial assistance is available to support arts and community development activities designed to increase awareness, understanding and appreciation of the arts and improve the quality of life among the citizens of Jackson. This solicitation seeks proposals with an emphasis on community exposure, history and education.
Grant awards offered by the City of Jackson shall only represent supplemental funding in support of arts projects and community development-based projects. To be eligible for funding, proposing organizations must have verifiable cash match contributions equal to at least 50% of the project cost.
For the Request for Proposal packet, contact Beverley Johnson-Durham at (601)960-0383. All proposals must be sealed and marked on the outside of the envelope: Proposal for General Funds Arts and Community Based Grants. Proposal packets must be received by the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall, 219 South President Street by Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. Request for proposal documents can be downloaded from the City of Jackson website or picked up at the City of Jackson Department of Human and Cultural Services located at 633 North State Street Suite 423, Jackson, MS 39202.
The City reserves the right to reject any proposals.
Jackson Police Department Citizen Self-Reporting System is Now Available
The Jackson Police Department’s Citizen Self-Reporting System is now available. Residents’ reports will be reviewed, and they will be contacted if further information is needed. Access the portal here.
Association of South Jackson Neighborhoods Seeking Vendors for Annual South Jackson Parade & Festival
The Association of South Jackson Neighborhoods (ASJN) has started planning for this year’s South Jackson Parade & Festival, scheduled for April 12, 2025. If you want to participate, please make plans and mark the date on your calendar. Visit ASJN’s website at www.asjn.org to register. Click on "Community Events" and select "South Jackson Parade & Festival, April 12, 2025". The other forms are also available for the parade. If you need any other information, contact ASJN Vice President Johnny Byrd at 601.720.9965.
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Midtown Partners Providing FREE Income Tax Preparation and Assistance to Qualified Jackson Residents
Save money on tax preparation! Midtown Partners is providing free tax assistance to low- and middle-income residents of Jackson. IRS-certified volunteers are ready to help!
Service Hours:
Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (available every other Saturday, beginning February 1, 2025)
Keep your entire refund by using this free service! Contact Tara Lindsey at soldbytaralindsey@gmail.com if you have any questions.
March of the Mayors: Donate to Benefit Your Local Food Pantry
Extra Table’s March of the Mayors is currently underway. March of the Mayors is a statewide food drive supported by mayors across Mississippi and sponsored by Origin Bank. Each participating city collects a specified food item between now and February 21, 2025.
Collection items by city:
Byram (rice, beans — 1-pound bag)
Canton (spaghetti noodles)
Gluckstadt (canned soup)
Jackson (peanut butter — 16-ounce jars)
Madison (canned tuna)
Raymond (canned green beans)
Ridgeland (canned fruit)
Richland (canned corn)
Drop-off locations:
Any Corner Market in Jackson
Kroger at 4910 Interstate 55
JPD Precinct 4 at 4940 Old Canton Road
JFD Station 20 at 4445 Medgar Evers Boulevard
JFD Station 23 at 2640 Raymond Road
JFD Station 28 at 611 Terry Road
VFW Post 9832 at 4610 Sunray Drive
Jackson City Hall at 219 S. President Street
Visit extratable.org/march to learn more or for more information on how to participate, email info@extratable.org.
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