News From Visit Jackson and Our Partners

May 6, 2025

Jackson, Mississippi, Recognizes Power of Travel, New Miss Hospitality During National Travel and Tourism Week

National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) shines a spotlight on the U.S. travel industry’s essential role in driving economic growth…

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Apr 30, 2025

First Performer Details Announced for 82nd National Folk Festival

The National Folk Festival announced today the first group of artists who will be performing at the 82nd National Folk…

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Apr 30, 2025

WellsFest Set for Ag Museum on Saturday October 4, 2025

WellsFest 2025, Jackson’s long-running, family-friendly festival of music, food, and community, will take place on Saturday, October 4, at a…

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Apr 17, 2025

Natchez Trace Parkway Nominated for USA Today’s 10Best Scenic Drives

One of America’s most treasured roadways, the Natchez Trace Parkway, has officially been nominated for USA Today’s 10Best Scenic Drives…

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Apr 2, 2025

Mississippi Included in the MICHELIN Guide American South, the First Regional Edition of the MICHELIN Guide in North America

Today, the MICHELIN Guide announced Mississippi’s inclusion as part of its first North American regional edition titled MICHELIN Guide American…

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Mar 20, 2025

Ribbon Cutting Held for Museum Trail Gateway Sign & Wildflower Garden

Local leaders gathered today on a chilly first day of Spring to celebrate a new landmark on the Museum Trail—the…

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Mar 20, 2025

Mississippi Coffee to be Celebrated at Jackson Coffee Festival

The first ever Jackson Coffee Festival will launch on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at the Mississippi Trade Mart. Southern taste…

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Mar 18, 2025

Community Foundation for Mississippi Awards $1 Million Grant to Advance the Margaret Ann Crigler Park Project

The Foundation for Mississippi History has been awarded a $1 million grant from the Community Foundation for Mississippi’s John and…

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Mar 13, 2025

JXN Food & Wine Set For Friday, Saturday; Grand Tasting Moves to JCC

The final countdown to the anticipated JXN Food & Wine Festival (JXNFW) is on, as acclaimed chefs and beverage providers…

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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

Mississippi Film Society Announces Stranger Than Fiction Film Festival April 10–13

The nonprofit Mississippi Film Society announced a new film festival that will take place at the Capri Theatre in Jackson…

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