Jackson Redevelopment Authority

Join us for Movies in the Park Summer Series, a fun-filled family movie night under the stars! Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and the whole family for an evening of entertainment, food trucks, and community fun. Don't miss this affordable night out for the entire family!

Event Details:
🗓️June 13th & June 27th

📍Livingston Park
2918 W. Capitol Street
Jackson, MS 39209

⏰Gates open at 5:00 p.m., and the movie begins at 5:30 p.m.

🎟️$5 per vehicle (cash only)

Security will be on-site. Food trucks available.
Hosted by the Jackson Zoo.

📞Contact us for movie listing and more information at 601-952-8776

Exciting things are happening in Downtown Jackson! 🎉

Today, the JRA team joined community leaders, partners, and stakeholders for the official announcement that Shivers Creek Fish House is coming to Capitol Street!

This new addition is another sign of the continued momentum and investment taking place in the heart of our city. New restaurants, new businesses, and new opportunities help create a more vibrant, walkable, and welcoming downtown for residents and visitors alike.

We’re excited to see this project move forward and look forward to the energy it will bring to Downtown Jackson.

Downtown Jackson is growing—and we're just getting started. 🏙️✨

Join the conversation.

Data centers are shaping everything from AI and cloud computing to banking, healthcare, and streaming. What could they mean for jobs, infrastructure, energy use, and economic growth in Jackson?
📅 June 12, 2026
🕞 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Jackson State University CSET Auditorium

Come join us for the Jackson Rising CleanJXN Corridor Clean Up Series.
We're bringing together residents, churches, schools, businesses, and community organizations to help keep Jackson clean and beautiful. Whether you can give a few hours or join us for multiple cleanup days, we'd love to have you.
Let's work together to take pride in our neighborhoods and make a positive impact in our community.
Sign up to volunteer: https://jacksonms.gov/events/upcoming-events/volunteer/
For more information, please contact Tiara Harding at (601) 960-2363 or [email protected].

Come join us for the Jackson Rising CleanJXN Corridor Clean Up Series.

We're bringing together residents, churches, schools, businesses, and community organizations to help keep Jackson clean and beautiful. Whether you can give a few hours or join us for multiple cleanup days, we'd love to have you.

Let's work together to take pride in our neighborhoods and make a positive impact in our community.

Sign up to volunteer: https://jacksonms.gov/events/upcoming-events/volunteer/

For more information, please contact Tiara Harding at (601) 960-2363 or [email protected].

The Jackson Redevelopment Authority extends its heartfelt condolences on the passing of Representative Bo Brown.

A dedicated public servant and champion for Jackson, Representative Brown devoted his life to strengthening our community and improving the lives of others. His leadership, service, and commitment to the City of Jackson will leave a lasting impact for generations to come.

We extend our prayers to his family, friends, colleagues, and all who mourn his loss. May his legacy continue to inspire us all.

Summer in Jackson heats up with live music, festivals, and family fun all June long. From the high-energy Cathead Jam music festival to the quirky, flavor-packed Mississippi Pickle Fest, Juneteenth and Pride celebrations, Mississippi Comic Con, and more, June in the City With Soul is full of can't-miss experiences for visitors and locals alike.

From Comic Con to Juneteenth: Jackson's June 2026 Event Calendar | Visit Jackson Jackson's June 2026 lineup is packed with music festivals, Juneteenth celebrations, Comic Con, culinary events, and more. Plan your visit now.

🎉 Celebrate freedom, culture, and community at the 10th Annual Juneteenth On Farish Festival!

📅 Saturday, June 20
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 Historic Farish Street District

Bring your crew and make a day of it!
✔️ Tailgating Welcome
✔️ Tents & Lawn Chairs Welcome
✔️ Grills & Coolers Welcome

🎶 Live performances by:
Mike Rob & The 601 Band, M. Dott, DoDubb33, Scottie Pimpen, Ta**us Ross, Kandy Janai, Bre2Unique, Mic Breaker, 7 Spaces Entertainment, Sniff My Splash, and a special performance by **Kamikaze**.

Interested in vending or tailgating?
📲 Text 601-927-8867
📧 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

Come celebrate Black culture, music, food, and freedom in the heart of Jackson. See you on Farish! ✊🏾🎶

🎉 Celebrate Juneteenth on Historic Farish Street! 🎉

The Farish Street Community of Shalom invites you to celebrate freedom, culture, and community on Friday, June 19, from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM at 517 North Farish Street.

Come enjoy an afternoon filled with food, fellowship, and local businesses as we commemorate Juneteenth in the heart of Jackson's historic Farish Street District.

🛍️ Vendors Welcome – $50
🚚 Food Trucks Welcome – $100

This is a great opportunity to showcase your business, connect with the community, and be part of a meaningful celebration.

📍 517 North Farish Street
📅 Friday, June 19
⏰ 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

For vendor information, contact:
📞 Dorothy Davis – 769-233-3300
📧 [email protected]

Come celebrate, shop, eat, and support local businesses as we honor the spirit of Juneteenth together!

"Today, Wiggins serves as a project coordinator with the Jackson Redevelopment Authority and works as an intern with the City of Jackson’s zoning division. He is set to graduate in December with a master’s degree in urban design from JSU."

Carrying the Weight: How Immanuel Wiggins Found Purpose in the City of Jackson — Jackson Association of Neighborhoods Drawn to Jackson by a band scholarship, Immanuel Wiggins arrived as a young musician ready to perform. What he did not expect was how deeply the city would shape him, or how much he would grow to love it.

More Than Development: Why Alex Lawson Believes Jackson’s Best Days Are Ahead

"Lawson’s path to leading one of Jackson’s most important agencies began long before he entered public service. Lawson began to identify pathways to help Jackson coordinate economic development efforts inspired by other Southern cities that were aggressively pursuing resources and partnerships.

When leadership transitioned at JRA, Lawson emerged as a natural fit for the role."

More Than Development: Why Alex Lawson Believes Jackson’s Best Days Are Ahead — Jackson Association of Neighborhoods As the newly appointed executive director of the Jackson Redevelopment Authority (JRA), Alex Lawson sees the city not as a collection of problems to fix, but as a place full of untapped potential waiting for the right systems, partnerships and investments to unlock it.