News From Visit Jackson and Our Partners

Mar 12, 2025

Visit Jackson’s Kim Lewis Among 75 Changemakers Selected as a Spring 2025 Change Collective Fellow

Visit Jackson’s Kim Lewis has been selected for the Change Collective's 2025 Spring Fellowship, bringing her Civic Action Plan to…

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Mar 11, 2025

Visit Jackson Media Professionals Among Two Honored by Women for Progress

Visit Jackson celebrates two of its employees, Yolanda Clay-Moore, Director of External Affairs, Partnerships, & Alliances and Andrea Thomas, Social…

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Mar 6, 2025

Visit Jackson Honors 2025 Tourism Champions at Annual Awards Ceremony

Visit Jackson celebrated its 32nd annual Hometown Hero and S.U.M.I.T.T. award recipients during a special ceremony held today at the…

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Mar 5, 2025

Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade & Festival Gearing Up For 2025 Event

This month will usher in the 42nd Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade & Festival, making its grand return on March 22…

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Mar 3, 2025

Jackson, MS Wins Big in 2025 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards

Jackson, Mississippi, has been recognized in three categories of the 2025 USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards, celebrating its vibrant…

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Feb 19, 2025

Mississippi Blues Marathon Runs 18th Year in Jackson

The Mississippi Blues Marathon returns for its 18th year, with final preparations announced today at a press conference at the…

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Feb 13, 2025

Brister to Lead DJP

Downtown Jackson Partners has appointed Liz Brister as president of the organization, effective February 1, 2025. Brister brings fresh leadership…

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Jan 31, 2025

Greater Belhaven Foundation Awarded $440,000 MDOT Grant to Construct New Multi-Use Trail on Peachtree Street

On Tuesday, January 28th, MDOT announced the largest grant award ever received by the Greater Belhaven Foundation. Through the Transportation…

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Jan 28, 2025

The City With Soul Meets The Big Apple

Visit Jackson, in partnership with Visit Mississippi, Visit Oxford, and Coastal Mississippi, helped bring Mississippi’s culinary excellence to the heart…

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Jan 28, 2025

Jack’s to Open First JXN Location

Jack’s Family Restaurants (Jack’s), a quick-service restaurant celebrated for its beloved menu, introduces its signature flavors to Jackson with new…

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Jan 23, 2025

Jackson State University unveils Enhancements to Historic COFO Building

Jackson State University’s Margaret Walker Center and Office of Community Engagement unveiled their latest beautification project in the historic West…

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Jan 22, 2025

Hunter Evans Nominated for Beard Best Chef South 2025

Hunter Evans, Executive Chef of Elvie's at Belhaven Town Center, has been named a semifinalist for Best Chef South in…

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