City Fires 'Celebrate Jackson' PR Firm
Jackson has fired Fahrenheit Creative as the leader of the Celebrate Jackson marketing campaign.
Jackson’s Legislative Agenda
What Jackson Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. wants to see from the state Legislature hasn’t changed much in the past year.
The Candidates’ Plans: How Will They Affect Mississippi?
With less than a week before the presidential election, polls show the two frontrunners neck-and-neck in a campaign focused largely on health care and economic issues.
Congressional Contest Roundup—Mississippi
In addition to the President election, there are several candidates campaigning for the Senate.
Brookins Resigns, JRA Finalizing Iron Horse Deal
Jason Brookins resigns as JRA Executive Director.
Can I Get A Witness?
Former Black Flag frontman Henry Rollins will bring his “Capitalism” tour to Duling Hall Sunday, Oct. 14.
Council Turns Against Curfews
After years of supporting a city curfew for minors, but having no facility in which to hold them, the Jackson City Council’s discourse appears to be changing on the subject of what to do with young people after dark.
Chamber, Leaders Unveil Vision 2022
The Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership and community leaders unveiled the Vision 2022 10-year plan at the Jackson Convention Complex Oct. 9.
JPS Takes City to Court
Jackson Public Schools is taking the city to court over the City Council's refusal to approve a millage rate to support the school district's approved budget.
ADP Tight-Lipped on Office Closing
After promising to employ more than 1,000 workers, Automatic Data Processing announced it will close its office in Clinton in February 2013.
City Denies JPS Budget Increase
The Jackson City Council voted Friday to deny Jackson Public Schools the extra $2.7 million it requested for the upcoming fiscal year.
WeatherVision Joins with JSU
WeatherVision has been bringing local weather forecasts to communities across the country for more than two decades.
City Denies JPS Budget Increase; Approves City Budget
The Jackson City Council voted Friday to deny Jackson Public Schools the extra $2.7 million it requested for the upcoming fiscal year after its original budget proposal.
City to Audit Retro Metro
The Jackson City Council is asking for a complete audit of the Metrocenter Mall project before it clears any city departments to move into the former Belk building.
Sewers to Cost City Big
The city of Jackson will soon have a sewer repair bill that could rival the city's entire annual budget.
The Water Also Rises
In the ecological balance between droughts and floods, Where do Mississippi farmers—and consumer prices—stand?
Isaac Soaks Coast, Meanders North
Hurricane Isaac spreads flooding, harsh winds across coast, will bring sustained winds and rain to capital city.