News From Visit Jackson and Our Partners

Nov 16, 2023

100 Magnolias Planted As Part of LeFleur’s Bluff Education and Tourism Complex Additions

The Mississippi Children’s Museum and MDWFP’s Museum of Natural Science celebrated the planting of 100 magnolias at the LeFleur’s Bluff…

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Oct 25, 2023

Waterworks Connector — Museum Trail Phase 2 — Opens

Following a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Phase 2 of the Museum Trail, the Waterworks Connector - a vital section of the trail’s…

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Oct 23, 2023

Grayson is Grand Marshal for 2024 Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade

Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade & Festival makes its grand return on March 23, 2024 in downtown Jackson. The official theme…

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Oct 18, 2023

Miss Jackson Hospitality Creates New Traditions With Her Mother While Continuing the Old

Jackson State University computer science major Jaidyn Thomas serves as the 74th Miss Jackson Hospitality for the city of Jackson…

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Oct 16, 2023

Visit Jackson Realigns Organization

Visit Jackson, the official Destination Leadership Organization (DLO) for Jackson, Mississippi, along with its Board of Directors, announces a realignment…

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Oct 12, 2023

Lewis Earns Excellence in Tourism Leadership Program Mastery Level Certificate

Visit Jackson, the destination leadership organization for the City of Jackson, Mississippi – the City With Soul, is pleased to…

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Oct 9, 2023

Jackson Wins Big at Mississippi Tourism Association’s Governor’s Conference on Tourism

Jackson won big at this year's Governor's Conference on Tourism produced by the Mississippi Tourism Association (MTA) held in Meridian…

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Oct 4, 2023

Park Golf and First Tee Break Ground at Parham Bridges Park

Park Golf and First Tee — Central MS hosted a groundbreaking event at Parham Bridges in Jackson, a pilot location…

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Sep 26, 2023

Patrick Appointed Deputy Ag Commissioner

Hayes Patrick has been appointed as deputy commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC). Patrick served as…

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Sep 26, 2023

STS Connections Tourism Conference Kicks Off in Jackson

Southeast Tourism Society's (STS) Connections 2023 kicks off today in the City With Soul. The annual conference themed 'Embracing the…

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Sep 25, 2023

VISIT JACKSON UNVEILS PROJECT TO ENHANCE JACKSON DOWNTOWN CONVENTION AND CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICTS

Visit Jackson has announced an initiative to revitalize the Jackson Downtown Convention and Central Business Districts, enhancing the City With…

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Sep 25, 2023

City of Jackson Launches New JTRAN Website, App

JTRAN, the City of Jackson’s public transportation system, is setting its sights on easier, more accessible transit with major investments…

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