Medgar Evers Library News Today

The survey is part of the library system's 5-year strategic planning process, which is hoped to be complete by early summer.

Ward 3, Councilman Kenneth Stokes say he hopes this moves reduces crime in the city

Today Mississippians go to the polls to cast ballots in a statewide general election.

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Several Jackson organizations gathered at Dawson Elementary School on Sunday for a people's rally. The groups are concerned about schools and libraries closing in the capital city. Jackson leaders are looking to shut down some libraries due to outstanding maintenance and repair needs. Leaders with the Jackson Public School District (JPS) [...]

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba addressed several issues on Monday that are concerning residents. Those issues ranged from the Jackson Zoo, library closures and the emergency garbage contract, which is set to expire in about six months. This weekend, there was a rally against library closures in Jackson. The Medgar Evers [...]

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Jackson-Hinds Library System is making some changes. Five of the seven libraries in Jackson are currently in operation. Richard Wright and Eudora Welty remain closed. On Tuesday, city leaders discussed plans for moving forward during the City Council meeting. Eudora Welty will be temporarily relocated to the Union Station building [...]

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Medgar Evers Library in Jackson has been closed for months. Jackson City Councilman Kenneth Stokes, Ward 3, said the library needs to be reopened and the air conditioning needs to be fixed. “As we close out the current budget year, the new budget starts October 1s, that we take some [...]

Medgar Evers Boulevard in Jackson could soon see some major renovations.

Richard Wright Library also closed, while structural issues persist at Medgar Evers and Willie Morris branches.

Richard Wright Library also closed, while structural issues persist at Medgar Evers and Willie Morris branches.