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Medgar Evers: How a World War II Veteran Became Mississippi's Most Fearless Civil Rights Leader

Medgar Evers didn't just die for civil rights in Jackson, Mississippi: he lived for them, every single day, for 17 dangerous years. His story is one of a soldier, husband and father whose mission outlasted the hate that tried to silence it.

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More Than Blues: How Jackson Shaped the Sound of American Folk Music

Jackson, Mississippi has always been a place where music crosses boundaries — blues bleeding into gospel, folk rooted in soul, and every genre shaped by the people who lived it.

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Jackson Connected: The Museum Trail Links Visitors To The Soul Of The City

The City With Soul is constantly evolving, changing, and growing, and making the city more pedestrian friendly, healthy, and connected is the heart and soul behind the Museum Trail.

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Your Guide to 5Ks and Fun Runs in Jackson, Mississippi

Jackson's spring and summer race calendar is packed with opportunities to move your body, connect with your community, and support causes that matter close to home. Whether you're chasing a PR or just showing up for the mission, there's a starting line in Jackson with your name on it.

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