News From Visit Jackson and Our Partners

Oct 17, 2024

Jackson State University Unveils the Walter Payton Collection

Jackson State University Campus Store (JSU) proudly announces the new Walter Payton Collection, a tribute to one of history’s most…

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Oct 16, 2024

Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2025

The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame proudly unveiled the Induction Class of 2025 at a press conference today at the…

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Oct 10, 2024

Bradley Inducted into American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Betsy Bradley, Laurie Hearin McRee Director, Mississippi Museum of Art (MMA), was inducted into the 2024 class of the American…

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Oct 7, 2024

Visit Jackson’s City With Soul Celebrity Fam Tour Video Honored With Best Sales Strategy By Mississippi Tourism Association

The Mississippi Tourism Association (MTA) recognized the impact and accomplishments of the state’s tourism industry at the annual tourism awards…

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Oct 7, 2024

Jennifer Chance Awarded Thomas VanHyning Research Award By Mississippi Tourism Association

The Mississippi Tourism Association (MTA) recognized the impact and accomplishments of the state’s tourism industry at the annual tourism awards…

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Oct 7, 2024

Visit Jackson, Partners Shine at MTA Governor’s Conference on Tourism

Visit Jackson, the official destination leadership organization for the city of Jackson, was honored with four prestigious awards at the…

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Oct 1, 2024

JXN Food & Wine Festival Announces Culinary Line-Up for Second Annual Event

The JXN Food & Wine Festival (JXNFW), the premier culinary festival celebrating the vibrant food scene in Mississippi’s capital city…

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Sep 26, 2024

Belhaven Heights Park Unveils Keith Haring Outdoor Fitness Court®

On September 26, 2024, the National Fitness Campaign (NFC), Greater Belhaven Foundation, Jackson Heart Foundation, Community Foundation for Mississippi and…

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Sep 25, 2024

National Folk Festival to Hold One-Day Kickoff Event November 16

The National Folk Festival is excited to announce a special program for November 16, 2024. The one-day kickoff event will…

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Sep 19, 2024

Nipper Named Deputy Director at Fairgrounds

Justin Nipper has been named the Deputy Director of the Mississippi Fairgrounds. Nipper had previously served as the Marketing and…

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Sep 17, 2024

MS Book Fest Draws Thousands to Tenth Annual Festival

More than 8,000 book lovers gathered today at the historic Mississippi State Capitol, Galloway Methodist Church, and First Baptist 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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