Uncategorized – West Jackson

Jackson State University’s Mt. Olive Cemetery project wins prestigious Mississippi Heritage Award

June 18, 2026 // 1 Comment

Above, Dr. Heather Denné, Director of Community Engagement, receiving the heritage award for Mt. Olive Cemetery Jackson State University’s Office of Community Engagement [...]

FREE Community Kidney Health Screening & Education Event

May 18, 2026 // 1 Comment

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 [...]

Mississippi for a Just World (MSJW) Upcoming Events

May 18, 2026 // 0 Comments

5/20: MSJW & MOVE Volunteer Mixer @ Herbal Wellness South Join MSJW and MSMOVE for a Volunteer Mixer at Herbal Wellness South, 4270 Robinson St, Jackson (near old [...]

Wellness Expo, Saturday at ‘The Pearl’

May 15, 2026 // 0 Comments

Pearl Street AME Church is hosting its 2026 Women’s Day Health & Wellness Expo on Saturday, May 16, from 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM at The Pearl Apartments in Jackson. This [...]

Update on Gateways to a Greener Jackson Initiative

May 14, 2026 // 1 Comment

Large tree between sidewalk and street curb in the Pecan Tree Park neighborhood. Houses painted Light green, white, and cream line sidewalk behind tree.

January 15, 2025, marked the starting point of a multi-year effort to strengthen the green infrastructure in West Jackson. That effort is called Gateways to a Greener [...]

10th Annual Born 2 Win At Jackson State University Rose E. McCoy Auditorium

April 24, 2026 // 0 Comments

10th Annual Born 2 Win Conference to Inspire and Empower Youth in Jackson, MississippiFor the first time in the 9 year history of the Born 2 Win Conference, it will take [...]

Spring Planting Day, April 1

March 27, 2026 // 1 Comment

Volunteers can sign up below. [...]

JSU Hosts “History in Conversation” for Women’s History Month

March 23, 2026 // 0 Comments

In celebration of the reprint of “Jackson State University: The First Hundred Years, 1877–1977,” the Division of University Communications invites the community to [...]

SWEETNESS “Fight Against Obesity”5K Run, 5K Walk & 1 Mile Fun Run

March 18, 2026 // 0 Comments

The Walter Payton Recreation and Wellness Center will host the 17th Annual Sweetness “Fight Against Obesity” 5K Run/Walk and One Mile Fun Run on Saturday, April [...]

The Ribbon Cutting for Mr. Hezekiah Watkins Drive

March 2, 2026 // 2 Comments

On March 2, 2026, community members gathered for a ribbon cutting ceremony honoring the official naming of Mr. Hezekiah Watkins Drive, presented by Councilman Kenneth J. [...]