The proposed Metro Jackson Water Authority board has changed, reducing the city's control over appointments and shifting power.

A bright red British phone booth stands in Downtown Jackson. Curious Mississippi traces how it ended up on Congress Street.

A proposed state bill would create a nine-member regional authority to manage Jackson's water and sewer system. The bill gives Jackson appointees majority control of the new authority's board, a key ...

The Jackson Fire Department responded to 260 building fires in 2025, averaging about one fire every 34 hours. A data analysis shows fires were heavily concentrated in areas with higher poverty rates ...

Thalia Mara Hall is set to welcome back concertgoers with a major hip-hop show after months of closure due to building concerns. Rapper 2 Chainz will perform March 29, 2026, at the downtown Jackson ...

Before the Jackson City Council's vote, the city's public works director was the highest paid employee in Jackson.

The latest update to the city's website features improved search options, updated news and announcements and a fresh design.

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