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November 20, 2007 PRINTER FRIENDLYSHARE ARTICLE
Holiday Events Added to Celebration of Lights in Smith Park
Smith Park in downtown Jackson will be transformed into a winter wonderland, beginning Tuesday, December 4 when the switch is flipped on the third annual “Celebration of Lights” holiday display during the Celebration of Lights Opening Soiree, which takes place from 4:30 until 6:30 ...
November 17, 2007 PRINTER FRIENDLYSHARE ARTICLE
Jackson Unveils Trumpet Record Blues Trail Marker
Contact: Stephen Martin, smartin@mississippi.org 601.359.3449
JACKSON TO UNVEIL ANOTHER Mississippi Blues Trail MARKER honoring trumpet records
Jackson, Miss. (DATE) – Governor Haley Barbour today announced Jackson, Miss., will be included ...
September 26, 2007 PRINTER FRIENDLYSHARE ARTICLE
JACKSON CVB Announces New Staff Members
The Jackson Convention & Visitors Bureau announces two recent additions to its staff:
Constanza Thornton has joined the CVB as ...
September 26, 2007 PRINTER FRIENDLYSHARE ARTICLE
JACKSON CVB TOURISM PROFESSIONAL COMPLETES YEAR ONE OF MARKETING COLLEGE
LaGina Fisher, special projects manager for the Jackson Convention & Visitors Bureau, recently completed the first year of Southeast Tourism Society Marketing College. The three-year curriculum earns graduates certification as Tourism Marketing Professionals (TMP). ...
September 26, 2007 PRINTER FRIENDLYSHARE ARTICLE
JACKSON CVB SHINES AT 2007 LANTERN AWARDS
The Jackson Convention & Visitors Bureau’s Marketing Department received four awards at ...
August 17, 2007 PRINTER FRIENDLYSHARE ARTICLE
MS TelCom Center Receives International Acclaim
Mississippi Telecommunications & Conference Center Wins National, International Acclaim
Building’s Design Receives Crowning Achievements in Architecture Field
The architectural spotlight is shining on Jackson, Mississippi, and specifically on the $17-million Mississippi Telecommunications ...
July 09, 2007 PRINTER FRIENDLYSHARE ARTICLE
21st Annual Mississippi Wildlife Extravaganza Named “Top 20” Southeast Event
The 2st annual Mississippi Wildlife Extravaganza, the state’s largest trade show and a must-see for hunters, fishermen and outdoor sports enthusiasts of all ages, has been named a “Top 20” event by the Southeast Tourism ...
May 29, 2007 PRINTER FRIENDLYSHARE ARTICLE
Jackson To Honor Fallen Juke Joint with Mississippi Blues Trail Marker
Jackson held its first Mississippi Blues Trail marker unveiling at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 30, 2007, at the former site of the Subway Lounge, basement of the old Summers Hotel. The marker will be erected on Pearl Street on the grounds where the famous venue used to stand.
May 01, 2007 PRINTER FRIENDLYSHARE ARTICLE
Two Annual Jackson Events Named to STS “Top 20”
Two popular annual Jackson events have been named “Top 20 Events in the Southeast” by the Southeast Tourism Society: the Mississippi Wildlife Extravaganza and CelticFest Mississippi.
Sponsored by the Mississippi Wildlife Federation, the Mississippi Wildlife Extravaganza has won the event for ...
February 28, 2007 PRINTER FRIENDLYSHARE ARTICLE
Jackson Zoo Named “Travel Attraction of the Year” At the Governor’s Conference on Tourism
The Jackson Zoo was named “Travel Attraction of the Year” this past weekend at the Governor’s Conference on Tourism presented by the Mississippi Tourism Association. The awards program recognized outstanding contributions to the advancement of Mississippi tourism.
“It is ...






