JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Jackson City Council approved a plan to dissolve the city’s Parks and Recreation Department, redistributing its duties across other departments as part of a cost-saving effort. Officials said the move targets upper-level management and duplicate administrative roles, while keeping day-to-day services like park upkeep and youth programs intact. The ordinance […]
Jackson City Council votes to dissolve parks department
May 5, 2026 | 4:20 PM