Crop Drop III, Photos
Crop Drop III was a success. The event started at 9:00 a.m. and by 10:30 a.m. all the fresh produce was gone. The Center for University-Based Development at JSU is looking to [...]
Neighborhoods
POSTPONED Community Night at Claiborne Park, Tonight
Community Night is a partnership between Common Ground and 3 other West Jackson Churches: Abounding Grace World Healing Church, Central Community Church of God, and Pratt [...]
Jim Hill Students, “What My History Books Didn’t Teach Me About My Neighborhood”
On Friday, July 7, 2017, several Jim Hill High School students presented their research findings about the Civil Rights history of West Jackson. This effort was lead by Dr. [...]
Washington Addition Resident Gets Blessing from Volunteers
Mrs. Florida Waits woke up to a blessing last week when 29 youth volunteers showed up at her house to paint the exterior and help with the yard work. Mrs. Waits is a long [...]
Splash Pad Now Open at Jackson Zoo
Cool off from the summer heat at the Jackson Zoo’s Splash Pad and lounge area! Kids bring your swimsuits & towels and play all day, or cool off after a trip around the [...]
Jayne Ave. Neighborhood Clean-Up Day, Saturday
Help bring in spring and beautify the Jayne Avenue Neighborhood Area on Clean-Up Day on Saturday, May 13, from 8:00 a.m. to Noon. They will meet at Rosemont M.B. Church in [...]
Giant Collard Greens Grow in West Jackson, Recipe
Dan and Annie Course have been growing a garden in their backyard for several decades, however last fall they planted a “Georgia Collard” plant and it grew to [...]
Battlefield Park Gets New Playground, ADA Compliant
Battlefield Park recently got numerous upgrades that include new playground equipment for kids, a pavilion, picnic tables, trash bins and LED lighting. These efforts were [...]
Successful Weekend for West Jackson, Pictures
This past Saturday, residents in the West Jackson community came together to beautify the area and help those in need. Pecan Park Neighborhood Association hosted its annual [...]
Pecan Park Community Clean-Up, Saturday
Help clean-up and beautify the Pecan Park community on Neighborhood Clean-Up Day. This is a great opportunity to meet neighbors and get rid of yard debris and unwanted [...]
