News From Visit Jackson and Our Partners

Mar 21, 2023

MISSISSIPPI SLAM-N-JAM Set for Saturday April 1

The Mississippi Slam-N-Jam event will be held in Jackson, Saturday, April 1, at the Mississippi Trade Mart.Over 200 vehicles will…

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Mar 17, 2023

‘RAIDERS’ TAKES OVER CAPRI WITH SPECIAL SCREENING OF FAN FILM DOC AND SHOWINGS OF SPIELBERG CLASSIC

When 13-year-old Eric Zala, along with his friends Chris Strompolos and Jayson Lamb, set out to make a shot-for-shot remake…

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Mar 16, 2023

Eudora Welty House & Garden Unveils Renovated Potting Shed

The Mississippi Department of Archives and History's (MDAH) Eudora Welty House & Garden today announced the opening of the renovated…

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Mar 15, 2023

Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley Exhibit, ​‘Let the World See,’ Opens April 1 at Two MS Museums

The family-oriented traveling exhibit Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See will open on Saturday, April 1, at…

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Mar 14, 2023

Registration Open for 50th anniversary of Phillis Wheatley Poetry Festival at JSU

Fifty years ago, educator and novelist Margaret Walker had the keen foresight to organize a seminal conference at Jackson State…

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Mar 10, 2023

City Parks & Rec Hosting Spring Break Zoo Camp

The City’s Department of Parks and Recreation will host its Jackson Zoo Spring Break Camp March 13-16, 8 am -…

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Mar 9, 2023

Visit Jackson Unveils 2023 Tour Guide

Visit Jackson unveiled its official 2023 Jxn Tour Guide today, designed to inspire visitors and locals alike to explore the…

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Mar 7, 2023

LeFleur Museum District Unveils New Branding

The LeFleur Museum District (LMD) unveiled a new logo, brand guide, and website to the public just ahead of a…

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Mar 6, 2023

Baker and Smith Take Home 2023 Gillom and Howell Trophies

The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum announced the winners of the Howell and Gillom Trophies, Angel Baker of…

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Mar 6, 2023

City of Jackson and Visit Jackson Receive Mississippi Historical Society Award

The City of Jackson and Visit Jackson received an award of merit from the Mississippi Historical Society for organizing the…

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Mar 1, 2023

MISSISSIPPI TOURISM ASSOCIATION HOSTS 2023 TOURISM DAY AT THE CAPITOL

The Mississippi Tourism Association (MTA) hosted its annual Tourism Day at the Capitol today with special guests Lt. Gov. Delbert…

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Feb 27, 2023

Finalists Announced for the 2023 Howell and Gillom Trophies

The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum has announced the finalists for the 2023 Howell Trophy and the 202…

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