National Night Out, Tuesday
History
Mrs. Curtisene Gaines Received A Blessing
Mrs. Curtisene Gaines is 78 years old and has lived in her house on Brookside Place for 48 years. When the storms came through a few weeks ago a large tree fell in her [...]
Taste of West Jackson, September 30
John Perkins, also known as “Big John,” lead pastor of Common Ground Covenant Church,started Taste of West Jackson back in 2016. The festival continued for four [...]
Something Amazing is Happening, Come See!
Last week the preservation work began at the Historic Mt. Olive Cemetery. The project is funded by the National Park Service through JSU’s Office of Community [...]
Lynch Street Festival, Saturday
Friday Forum is Back, Every Friday
Friday Forum will return tomorrow at 9:00 am at Refill Jackson located at 136 S Adams St, Jackson, MS 39203. Kicking off the conversation will be Mrs. Lee Harper and she will [...]
Database of African American Monuments in Mississippi
In 2015, the Office of Community Engagement at JSU spearheaded research and preservation work in Mt. Olive Cemetery because the community requested the site be restored. [...]
Sabrina Howard Completes Another Master Piece in the West
Over the past couple of weeks, Sabrina Howard has been working diligently to complete a mural on the corner of Florence Ave. and University Blvd. She was commissioned by [...]
Stamps Super Burgers Gets ‘Historic’ Renovations
Over the past three months, Stamps Super Burgers has undergone some renovations because of its historic value to the community. They were able to repair and replace siding on [...]
ZAPP Hosts Rally at Jackson Zoo, Monday
On Monday, January 16, 2023 (MLK Day), Zoo Area Progressive Partnership will coordinate a Rally for West Jackson and the Jackson Zoo to be held in front [...]