News From Visit Jackson and Our Partners

Sep 11, 2024

Visit Jackson & Hank Aaron Sports Academy Partner to Offer Gameday Shuttle Service

Visit Jackson and the Hank Aaron Sports Academy are partnering again to provide gameday parking and shuttle service for Jackson…

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Sep 5, 2024

JXN Football Media Day Held to Celebrate  the City’s Rich Football Tradition

The City With Soul hosted the inaugural JXN Football Media Day, celebrating the city's vibrant collegiate football culture. This exciting…

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Aug 28, 2024

Leaders, Businesses, and Residents Announce Coalition to Prevent Flooding and Revitalize Pearl River

A diverse group of educational, community, private sector, and non-profit institutions throughout Jackson came together today to announce the new…

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Aug 26, 2024

JXN Indie Music Week Opens Call For Submissions

Jackson Indie Music Week (JIMWeek) is back, and submissions open on Sunday, September 1. We’re seeking innovative, crowd-catching sounds from…

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Aug 14, 2024

Mississippi Science Fest Tech Summit Coming to JSU Sep. 21

Mark your calendars for the Mississippi Science Fest Tech Summit, happening on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Jackson State University…

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Jul 25, 2024

Providence Hill Sporting Club To Host 2025 NSCA US Open

Next spring, Providence Hill in Hinds County, Mississippi, will welcome nearly 1,500 participants from across the country for the prestigious…

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Jul 23, 2024

New Mississippi Blues Trail Marker Honors Jackson Music Venue Hal & Mal’s

Visit Mississippi has unveiled the latest addition to the Mississippi Blues Trail, recognizing Hal & Mal's, a beloved Jackson restaurant…

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Jul 19, 2024

Mississippi Civil Rights Museum Wins Tripadvisor’s® 2024 Travelers’ Choice® Award

The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum has been recognized in Tripadvisor’s® Travelers’ Choice® Awards for 2024. The award honors businesses that…

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Jul 18, 2024

Saltine Celebrating Ten Years

Saltine, the modern oyster bar and restaurant in Fondren’s historic Duling School, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with special events…

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Jul 18, 2024

WellsFest Celebrates 40 Years

WellsFest, organized by Wells United Methodist Church in Jackson, is one of Jackson's premier outdoor music and children's festivals. It…

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Jul 17, 2024

Mayor, City Council Give the Boom ​‘Their Roses’ in Advance of Tournament of Roses Parade

The Jackson City Council and Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba recently honored Jackson State University’s Sonic Boom of the South. The…

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Jul 16, 2024

Of Salt and Spirit: Black Quilters in the American South Exhibition Coming to the Mississippi Museum of Art in Fall 2024

The Mississippi Museum of Art (MMA) announces the upcoming exhibition Of Salt and Spirit: Black Quilters in the American South…

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