New Tiny-Home Movement Comes to West Jackson
Emerging developers, Ashlee and Akili Kelly, are bringing a national movement to West Jackson. The Jackson State University alums have purchased several lots in the [...]
Neighborhoods
IVillage at Barr Elementary
On Friday, April 6, 2018, Shante Crockett, Executive Director for the Center for Social Entrepreneurship welcomed staff, students, parents and visitors to Barr Elementary for [...]
Free Tax Services at JSU, VITA Site
The JSU Accounting Society is hosting an on-campus VITA site for the 2017 income tax filing season. VITA stands for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, a program sponsored by [...]
ZAPP Transforms Capitol Street with Beautiful Mural
The Zoo Area Progressive Partnership (ZAPP) sponsored a Family Volunteer Day on November 18, 2017. The mural painting project was located across the street from the Jackson [...]
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 [...]
National Night Out, Tonight
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more [...]
Outdoor Art Exhibition, JSU Art Students
The Department of Art at JSU will be hosting an outdoor art exhibition on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 in front of Johnson Hall from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The event is free and [...]
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 [...]
Taste of West Jackson, Saturday
The 2nd Annual Taste of West Jackson Food Competition will feature the best food in the city, the most fun for kids and the best local artists. Taste of West Jackson is a [...]
