From White Flight to Water Crisis: Struggles of South Jackson
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Seeking Real Change: South Jackson Combats Legacy of White Flight, Inequity and Blight
South Jackson was once a thriving white middle and upper-class segment of Mississippi’s capital city—that is, before white and economic flight alongside deeply embedded systemic inequity took its toll.
Person of the Day | After Losing Son and Nephew to Suicide, Kysia Owens Urges Others to Discuss Mental Health
After losing her son and nephew to suicide, Jackson native Kysia Owens urges others to open up about their mental-health challenges.
Nearly a Year After South Jackson Home Explosions, Company Says Its Work Replacing Natural Gas Pipelines Continues
Atmos Energy says they continue to replace natural gas pipelines in Jackson, nearly a year after a woman died when her South Jackson home exploded.
Air Quality Concerns Rise After Inferno at South Jackson Tire Plant
As smoke continues to rise from the site where a massive fire broke out at a South Jackson tire recycling plant and drift into surrounding areas, authorities tasked with protecting Mississippians from environmental threats are focused on air quality concerns.
After Shootings, Jackson Police Increase Convenience Store Patrols
After a series of shootings, the Jackson Police Department is increasing its presence at the capital city’s gas stations and convenience stores.
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