WELCOME TO JACKSON PARISH 326 8th Street · Jonesboro, LA · 71251 Phone: (318) 259-5690 · Fax: (318) 259-5664 Contact Us Map Us Jackson Parish was created on 1845, from Claiborne, Ouachita and Union Parishes and the parish was named in honor of U.S. President Andrew Jackson. The woods are the backbone of the Jackson Parish economy. Aside from the timber industry, the healthcare industry is quite large for such a rural parish. Jackson Parish is home to a hospital, several nursing and long-term care facilities, pharmacies, medical clinics, and home health agencies. Jackson Parish is home to the annual “Christmas Wonderland in the Pines Festival”and the annual "Sunshine Festival" in April. Read more... SUB-TOPICS • 4-H • Agriculture & Natural Resources • Contact Us • Kid's Corner • Links • Newsletters • Parish Profile • News • Parish Calendar PUBLICATIONS • Statewide Newsletters • For Sale Publications • Management Guides • Publications Catalog • Bugs, Bugs, Bugs • Clover Connections • Clover Patch • Dollar Deci$ion$ With Diane • Healthy Kids • Horticulture Hints • Wildlife News • Talkin' Horses   LATEST Jackson Parish Profile 2012 Code of Conduct Forms Adult and Youth Health Form Feeder Cattle Marketing is Really Forage Marketing July is Smart Irrigation Month Links to Parish, State Web Sites Learn The 4-H Club Pledge AgMagic at the State Fair Cool-season Pasture and Forage Varieties Horticulture Hints Newsletter FEATURED PARISH INFORMATION • Value of Extension • Soil Lab • Plant Diagnostic Center • Parish Economic Profile • State Livestock Show • 2012 Spring Floods