Articles by derrion barnes

Community Roots Farmers Market Brings Fresh Thanksgiving Finds to West Jackson

November 12, 2026 // 0 Comments

JACKSON, Miss. — As Thanksgiving approaches, the Community Roots Farmers Market is bringing fresh, locally grown produce and seasonal favorites to the West Jackson [...]

Metro Jackson Community Prevention Coalition Receives $479,788 in funding to continue Impaired Driving Prevention Efforts

November 6, 2026 // 0 Comments

The Metro Jackson Community Prevention Coalition (MJCPC) at Jackson State University has been awarded $479,788 in continuation funding from the Mississippi Office of Highway [...]

Bringing the Community Together: Jayne Avenue’s October Fest Returns October 31

October 27, 2026 // 0 Comments

There’s something special about a community coming together, whether it’s neighbors catching up, children enjoying activities or families simply spending time [...]

Jackson State Soccer Set to Host Alcorn State

October 20, 2026 // 0 Comments

The Jackson State University women’s soccer team is gearing up for an in-state showdown against rival Alcorn State University on Thursday, October 22, at 3 p.m. The [...]

West Jackson Shows Up for National Night Out at JSU

October 7, 2026 // 0 Comments

The JSU/Blackburn Learning Garden was full of life Tuesday evening as Jackson State University welcomed the West Jackson community for National Night Out. Residents, [...]

West Jackson National Night Out Brings Community Together

October 5, 2026 // 0 Comments

Jackson State University’s Office of Government & Community Engagement invites residents, students, and community partners to come together for West Jackson National [...]

Fall Planting Day Brings JSU and Blackburn Students Together in the Learning Garden

October 2, 2026 // 0 Comments

Fall is officially here, and at Jackson State University, that means it is time to get your hands a little dirty. Students from Jackson State University and Blackburn Middle [...]

Caring for the Canopy

September 29, 2026 // 0 Comments

In our last tree story, we compared a tree inventory to a wellness checkup. If the inventory was the checkup, consider this the follow up appointment. After taking a closer [...]

Free Arborist Training for Lawn Care and Landscaping Professionals

September 28, 2026 // 0 Comments

The Center for Social Entrepreneurship is inviting lawn care providers, landscaping contractors, tree trimmers and debris workers to join its second USDA Forest Service [...]

JSU’s Office of Government and Community Engagement partnered with JPS for the GEAR Up Grant

September 2, 2026 // 0 Comments

JSU’s Office of Government and Community Engagement partnered with JPS for the GEAR Up Grant. This will result in JSU receiving 1.3 million to support JPS [...]