JPS Providing Free Vision Screenings
Vision To Learn and Jackson Public Schools will host multiple free screening days. Students ages 5–18 are welcomed at one of the sites below. Hours are from 10 a.m.–3 [...]
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Jackson Zoo Open Weekends
Beginning Saturday, August 22nd, the Jackson Zoo will welcome guests and members back through their gates in a limited capacity on the weekends. The initial hours will be [...]
Center for Social Entrepreneurship Receives Grant from Kellogg
The Center for Social Entrepreneurship of Jackson, Mississippi, has begun developing a pathway for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd generations to become economically self-sufficient. The [...]
New Mural at JSU/Blackburn Learning Garden
The Fertile Ground Project uses public art as a medium to inspire dialogue about food access in Jackson, Mississippi. The Fertile Ground Project recently funded several [...]
Washington Addition Provides Supplies To Senior Citizens
Over the past couple of months, the leadership team of the Washington Addition Neighborhood Association has been gathering supplies for the seniors in the community. Felicia [...]
Restored Mural, Chambliss “Shoe” Hospital
Over the course of the past two months, the original Chambliss Shoe Hospital mural has been restored. This project was spearheaded by Hope Credit Union, Milton Chambliss, and [...]
Jackson Zoo Update
REOPENING STATUS As businesses and attractions re-open in a limited capacity, many have inquired if the zoo will reopen with them. Since the zoo was already closed to the [...]
Old Country Kitchen Serving West Jackson for Over 25 Years
Mr. & Mrs. Roy Dixon are the proud owners of the Old Country Kitchen located at 1254 Macon Street. The Dixon family prides themselves on customer service, cleanliness, [...]
JPS Summer Food Program, Free Breakfast & Lunch
The JPS Child Nutrition Department will be offering its Summer Food Service Program from June 1-July 10. Grab-and-go breakfast and lunch meals will be served from 11:30 [...]
