In The News

Sep 26, 2022

AIDS Memorial Quilt Honoring Black and Brown Lives Lost to AIDS Coming to Jackson Sep. 28 – Oct. 4

Sections of the AIDS Memorial Quilt honoring Black and Brown lives lost to AIDS are coming to Jackson and surrounding…

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Sep 23, 2022

Atmos Energy Donates $12,500 to Visit Jackson Efforts, Efforts of Non-Profits

As the City of Jackson and its surrounding communities continue to recover from the recent water crisis, Atmos Energy announced…

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Sep 23, 2022

MMA ANNOUNCES FALL EXHIBITIONS

Jamal Cyrus: The End of My Beginning, the first museum survey of celebrated Houston-born artist Jamal Cyrus, opens October 29…

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Sep 23, 2022

LUCKY LEAF EXPO BRINGING CANNABIS CONFERENCE TO JXN

Lucky Leaf will feature 150 booths, over 50 speakers and over 30 educational sessions and live demos at Lucky Leaf…

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Sep 13, 2022

National AIDS Memorial, Southern AIDS Coalition Announce $100k Relief Fund, Quilt Coming to Two Museums

The National AIDS Memorial and Southern AIDS Coalition has announced the creation of a $100,000 relief fund, through the generosity…

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Sep 12, 2022

STS Chooses Jackson For 2023 Conference

The Southeastern Tourism Society (STS) announced at their Connections 2022 annual meeting held in Concord, North Carolina, that Jackson, Mississippi…

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Sep 8, 2022

Visit Jackson Proclaims City ​‘Open For Business,’ Announces Grant Program

Visit Jackson held a press conference today in the JXN Welcome Center to encourage support of Jackson restaurants and to…

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Sep 7, 2022

MMA & UMMC Awarded Grant from Institute of Museum and Library Services

The Mississippi Museum of Art (MMA) and University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) announced they are the recipients of a…

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Aug 29, 2022

Jackson Welcomes Emergency Responders/​MEMA/​FEMA Guests

To our friends assisting with the Jackson water crisis, we welcome you to the City With Soul!While you are in…

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Aug 26, 2022

Visit Jackson Claims ​‘Stronger Together’ During Water Crisis

The Management and Board of Directors of Visit Jackson continue to stand with its hospitality and direct service providers during…

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Aug 25, 2022

‘A Movement in Every Direction: Legacies of the Great Migration’ Plans Closing Weekend Activities

"A Movement in Every Direction: Legacies of the Great Migration," the acclaimed traveling exhibition at the Mississippi Museum of Art…

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Aug 23, 2022

JRA Seeking Development Partners for Farish Redevelopment

The Jackson Redevelopment Authority (JRA), an urban renewal agency in the city of Jackson, is looking for development partners that…

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