News From Visit Jackson and Our Partners

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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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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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 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 12, 2024

Rohnke Named Director at MS Museum of Natural Science

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) has announced that Deputy Administrator Angel Rohnke will serve as the…

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Jul 10, 2024

Sara Nordin Named Welty House Director

The Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) has named Sara Nordin the new director of the Eudora Welty House…

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Jul 8, 2024

Mural Added to Margaret Walker Alexander Library

On May 25, local artists and community volunteers joined the Jackson Friends of the Library (JFOL) to paint a mural…

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Jun 10, 2024

Mississippi Heritage Trust Recognizes Outstanding Preservation Victories and Heroes

The Mississippi Heritage Trust has announced the recipients of the 2024 Heritage Awards. From the breathtaking transformation of the old…

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