News From Visit Jackson and Our Partners

Jan 24, 2023

Visit Jackson CEO Chosen by Mississippi Business Journal Among Mississippi Top CEOs

The Board of Directors and staff of Visit Jackson has announced that Dr. Rickey L. Thigpen, President & CEO of…

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Jan 19, 2023

MCM Nominated for USA Today Travel Award

The Mississippi Children’s Museum (MCM) has been nominated as one of the Best Children’s Museums by USA Today for the…

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Jan 17, 2023

Wilson Announced as Grand Marshal of March 25 Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade

Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade & Festival returns on March 25, 2023, to downtown Jackson, the 40th year dubbed “40 Years…

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Jan 13, 2023

Mike Epps & Friends LIVE!, MLK Weekend Activities

Mike Epps & Friends LIVE!, presented by 100 Street Sam, Bear Productions, and The Wayne Group, will be in the…

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Jan 6, 2023

Free MLK Weekend at the Two Mississippi Museums Sponsored by FedEx

The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum and Museum of Mississippi History will offer three days of free admission thanks to the…

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Jan 3, 2023

Lewis Named Director of MS Arts Commission

The Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC) Board of Commissioners has named David Lewis of Jackson as the new executive director of…

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Dec 22, 2022

Tougaloo College to Host Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Basketball Championship

The Gulf Coast Athletic Conference has selected Jackson, Miss. to host the 2023 Hope Credit Union Men’s and Women’s Basketball…

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Dec 22, 2022

HSMAI TO HONOR VISIT JACKSON WITH A SILVER ADRIAN FOR OUTSTANDING TRAVEL MARKETING

Visit Jackson will be honored by the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) at the annual Adrian Awards Celebration…

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Dec 16, 2022

Peak Year-End Holiday Travel Begins At Jackson-Evers Airport

Airlines serving the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) anticipate a significant increase in passenger traffic during the upcoming year-end…

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Dec 13, 2022

Tiger Great T.C. Taylor Named Head Football Coach

T.C. Taylor has been named the 22nd head coach for JSU football. He will officially take the reins of the…

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Dec 6, 2022

A Statement on the Departure of Coach Prime

Congratulations to Jackson State University Tigers for winning their second consecutive Southwestern Athletic Conference Football Championship! We are proud of…

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Nov 15, 2022

Sanders Among 2022 Conerly Trophy Nominees

Jackson State sophomore quarterback Shedeur Sanders is a candidate for the 2022 C Spire Conerly Trophy. He's among the list…

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