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City of Jackson’s next Roll-Off Dumpster Day is Nov. 12 The city of Jackson is encouraging citizens of Jackson to participate in Roll-Off Dumpster Day from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., weather permitting, Nov. 12. […]

Youth Villages seeks Holiday Heroes for more than children Youth Villages is seeking Holiday Heroes for children in the greater Jackson area and across Mississippi who may have suffered abuse, neglect or are dealing with […]

City of Jackson Annual Trunk or Treat Harvest Carnival set for Oct. 31 The city of Jackson Department of Parks and Recreation, the Fire Department and the Police Department have partnered to host the annual […]

Operation Shoestring announces annual event To highlight and raise funds for its work with children and families in central Jackson, nonprofit Operation Shoestring will host its annual Conversation About Community Nov. 1, at the Jackson […]

The Word Center purchases site of White Rock Apartments The Word Center Church is no stranger when it comes to blessing the city of Jackson. Known for its philanthropy, The Word Center has conducted gas […]

One Voice celebrates 10 years of community empowerment One Voice’s ninth Annual Mississippi Black Leadership Summit continues a journey through community engagement, development and advocacy with the event Oct. 20-21, at the Jackson Downtown Marriott. […]

Mississippi Greek Weekend 2016 events slated through Oct. 2 Mississippi Greek Weekend 2016, a three-day festival designed to build community and bring together Greek-letter organizations to raise awareness on sickle cell disease and voter empowerment, […]

Habitat for Humanity, Nissan mark 10 Years of partnership Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area has been granted $84,000 as part of a donation from Nissan North America to help families across the country secure […]

Farish Street Festival, W.C. Gorden Football Classic coming up this weekend The 36th Annual Farish Street Heritage Festival will be held on Sept. 16-17. On Sept. 16 in the evening, the festival will kick off […]

MHP announces enforcement period Labor Day The Mississippi Highway Patrol will begin the 2016 Labor Day Enforcement Period at 6 p.m. Sept. 2, and conclude Sept. 5, at midnight. Due to anticipation of heavy traffic […]