Crop Drop, Saturday, August 8
JSU’s Office of Community Engagement will host its annual Crop Drop event on Saturday, August 8. JSU students will bag and distrubute 10,000 lbs of sweet potatoes and [...]
Neighborhoods
Caribbean Flavor Finds a New Home Near Jackson State
If you’re looking for your next great meal, you won’t have to travel far. Jerk City Grille has officially opened its newest location just down the road from [...]
Young Entrepreneurs Showcase Their Success at E-STEAM Summer Camp Celebration
The E-STEAM Summer Camp combines Entrepreneurship, Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics to give students hands on experience in innovation, problem [...]
Community Comes Together for Pecan Tree Park Clean Up Day
Residents of Pecan Tree Park recently joined forces for a neighborhood clean up aimed at creating a cleaner, greener, and more connected community. The event brought [...]
Growing Stronger Communities One Garden at a Time
West Jackson residents recently came together at the Center for Social Entrepreneurship for the “Beautify Your Outdoor Space” community workshop, a hands on [...]
JXN United Yoga event 6/29/26
Protect your peace. Strengthen your body. Reset your mind. Join us for The Balanced Man: A Man’s Mental Health Yoga Experience as we create a space for men to focus on [...]
Pecan Tree Park Clean-Up, Saturday
Jackson State University’s Mt. Olive Cemetery project wins prestigious Mississippi Heritage Award
Above, Dr. Heather Denné, Director of Community Engagement, receiving the heritage award for Mt. Olive Cemetery Jackson State University’s Office of Community Engagement [...]
Splash Pad Opens Saturday at Jackson Zoo
Join ZAPP and the Jackson Zoo this Saturday, May 30 at 10:30 am for the grand reveal of our Paths to Discovery- A Community-Created Welcome Space at the Jackson Zoo! Through [...]
FREE Community Kidney Health Screening & Education Event
Join us for a FREE Kidney Health Education and Screening event hosted at Greater St. James Baptist Church. Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM [...]