Dec 9, 2021

WLBT: ​‘We’re doing this for everybody’: Sonic Boom of the South celebrates 50 years

As Jackson State University prepares to head to the Celebration Bowl, the Sonic Boom of the South is also celebrating its 50 year anniversary.

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Dec 2, 2021

Chicago Tribune: 7 must-visit restaurants for superb Southern cuisine

Heading south for the winter? Warmer temperatures are a perfect excuse to escape the chill and indulge in some superb Southern food.

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Sep 1, 2021

Matador: 10 Most Artistic Towns in America

The towns on this list have stood out on the American landscape for decades, and continue to reinvent their artistic communities each year.

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Mar 1, 2021

Zagat: Four Generations Of Hope And Crisis at Big Apple Inn

From the Freedom Riders of the civil rights era to the pandemic and politics, taking the long view.

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Dec 14, 2020

Camels & Chocolate: MEET JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI’S CAPITAL AND MOST VIBRANT CITY

There’s just something about Jackson that even the casual visitor can pick up on: change.

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Aug 11, 2020

Travel Awaits: 9 Fantastic Experiences In Historic Jackson, Mississippi

Jackson, Mississippi, is located in the heart of the Magnolia State and is its capital city. While many drive past it on Interstate 55 on the way to New Orleans, Jackson is…

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Sep 26, 2019

Kiplinger: 50 Best Places to Retire in the U.S.

We picked 50 of the best places to retire -- one per state -- for 2019 based on factors important to retirees including living costs, lifestyle, heath care and safety.

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Aug 11, 2017

Mental Floss: 25 Things You Should Know About Jackson, Mississippi

There aren’t many cities in which you can see a rock concert on top of a prehistoric volcano. It’s equally hard to find a place with the deep ties to the blues…

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