Hope Enterprise Publishes HBCU Economic Mobility Guide
Jackson State University and HOPE have partnered on a first-of-its-kind project to leverage the assets of the university and the local community to advance projects that [...]
Businesses
Dr. Juice Cleanse, Now Open
Dr. Juice Cleanse is a smoothie and juice bar located on J.R. Lynch Street. They offer organic and safe ways to remove toxins from your body and promote a healthier [...]
Lynch St. Festival, Saturday
West JXN Gumbo, Sunday
West JXN GUMBO is a micro-granting dinner celebrating and supporting community projects in the West Jackson neighborhoods. 1.) Pay a donation of $5 for a bowl of gumbo, [...]
Refill Cafe is Hiring, Apply Today
Refill Cafe is excited to announce their first four job openings. The positions are VP for Social Services, Restaurant Manager, Career Coordinator and Bookkeeper/Database [...]
Blackburn Students have a Blast Planting for Spring Harvest
Over 90 students from Blackburn Middle School helped plant vegetables in the learning garden this week. JSU obtained a mini grant from the Mississippi Farm to School [...]
The Sweet Spot, New Restaurant
The Sweet Spot is a newly established restaurant located in One University Place. They picked this location for the restaurant because of the quality of neighborhood and [...]
Ridgley Family Transforms Vacant Building Into Usable Space
Denise Ridgley and her husband, James Ridgley, have always wanted to have a positive impact in their community. In 2016, they decided to purchase and renovate a vacant [...]
Hundreds Attend ‘Taste of West Jackson,’ Pictures
The 2017 Taste of West Jackson was another success this year with nearly 1,000 participants. The event was hosted by Common Ground Covenant Church and is a local food [...]
Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Willie Mae Shirley
Mrs. Willie Mae Davis Shirley was known as the matriarch of the Washington Addition community. Below you will find reflections from her family. In addition to the [...]
