Weekly City Update: January 13, 2025
Christmas Tree Disposal
Jackson residents can place their Christmas trees out for garbage collection. Trees will be picked up on the second collection day of the week.
City Landfill Update
Currently, the City of Jackson Landfill in Byram is not fully operational. Before it can be used properly, the city is waiting on the completion of tests and approvals from the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ). The landfill is only accepting tires and white goods (appliances) now. Residents can use the Faircloth Landfill at 1682 Springridge Road in Raymond.
Roll-off Dumpster Day Returns February 8
The City of Jackson will resume its Roll-off Dumpster Day on February 8.
Donation Request for Cold Weather Shelter
Hot meals, coffee, creamer, firewood bundles, and snacks are needed at the City of Jackson’s temporary cold weather shelter located at Champion Gym at 1355 W. Hattiesburg Street. No clothing donations are needed unless it is socks or underwear. Contact Constituent Services Manager Chris Gray at 601.906.4112 or email info@showerpower.ms for more information. The City of Jackson and Shower Power, Inc. are managing the temporary shelter. Please see the attached flyer for additional information. To make a monetary donation, click here.
JSU Football National Championship Parade Update
Jackson State University (JSU) and the City of Jackson will host the JSU Tiger Football National Championship Parade on Friday, January 17, in Downtown Jackson. The community event hosted by Rob J and Alice Marie will celebrate the Tigers' monumental victory at the 2024 National HBCU Football Championship and feature a day full of excitement, pride, and collegiate spirit!
The festivities will begin at 4 p.m. with a Celebration Kickoff at City Hall. Fans can enjoy music from DJ Unpredictable, explore a variety of vendors, indulge in cuisine from local food trucks, and snap photos with the Celebration Bowl Trophy.
At 5 p.m., the energy amps up with a Pep Rally, hosted by Chelle B at the iconic “Welcome to Jackson” mural at State and Pearl Street. Performances by the JSU and JPS Cheerleaders, Sonny THEE Tiger, the Baby Tigers, and other special guests will keep spectators entertained.
The highlight of the evening, the Championship Parade begins at 6 p.m. The parade route will begin at State Street, continue to Capitol Street, proceed along West Street, and loop back via Pascagoula Street. Fans are encouraged to safely line the streets to cheer on Head Coach T.C. Taylor, JSU players, and staff.
The celebration concludes with the Celebration Stage event at 7 p.m. at the “Welcome to Jackson” mural, featuring inspiring remarks from Coach Taylor, standout players, and university leaders.
This event is free and open to the public. JSU alumni, students, fans, and supporters are encouraged to bring their Tiger spirit and make this celebration unforgettable.
For more information, follow the City of Jackson's FB page and @JacksonStateU on social media.
Please see the attached flyer for additional details.
City of Jackson Offering Economic Mobility Classes
The City of Jackson via the Economic Mobility Leadership Institute (EMLI) is offering a series of classes surrounding topics such as financial literacy/wealth building, homeownership, student loans, and wills & trusts. Experts in these four areas will provide meaningful information pivotal to Jackson's communities' economic growth and financial sustainability. Classes are FREE and all are welcome to participate. All classes start at 6 p.m., whether in-person or virtual. Neighborhood associations and other community-based organizations are encouraged to register their groups for these classes. The first class is listed below.
January 21, 2025: Wealth Management | Cadence Bank | Citizen’s Bank (In-Person) (cancelled due to weather and will be rescheduled)
January 28, 2025: Wills & Trusts | Mississippi Center for Justice: Attorney Andrea Barnes (In-Person & Virtual)
February 4, 2025: Student Loans | Targeting High School & College Students
March 1, 2025: EMLI Summit | TBA
For more information, please contact Neighborhood Services Manager Dr. Robbie Sparkman Smith at (601) 767-9428, cell: (601) 540-7726, or via email at robbies@jacksonms.gov.
City of Jackson Unveils Pulse at Farish Street Project
The City of Jackson Planning and Development Division introduced its Pulse at Farish Street Project, a development project to activate 7.75 acres of blighted property in the heart of Downtown Jackson. This is a three-phase development. Phase 1 is a community park that will include food and beverage pavilions, a stage for entertainment, gaming tables, and more. Phase 2 includes a vendor park for food trucks, a skate park, and pickleball courts. Phase 3 will be a parking lot between Farish Street and Lamar Street. The proposed budget for Phase 1 is $2.4 million. Funding has been secured to complete phase 1. The council approved $1.5 million, and other outside funding has been secured for its completion.
This is a revenue-generating project with the goals of creating jobs, attracting new businesses to downtown, and eliminating blight.
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