News From Visit Jackson and Our Partners

Feb 20, 2025

MS Blues Marathon Runs Saturday

The Mississippi Blues Marathon returns for its 18th year, with final preparations announced today at a press conference at the…

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Feb 19, 2025

Visit Jackson Celebrates Destination Professionals Day

Visit Jackson, the organization dedicated to promoting Jackson, MS as a visitor destination, is proud to celebrate February 19, 2025…

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Feb 18, 2025

Hurricane Katrina: Mississippi Remembers Opens March 8 at the Two Mississippi Museums

A new exhibit – Hurricane Katrina: Mississippi Remembers, Photographs by Melody Golding – opens at the Two Mississippi Museums on…

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Feb 13, 2025

Brister to Lead DJP

Downtown Jackson Partners has appointed Liz Brister as president of the organization, effective February 1, 2025. Brister brings fresh leadership…

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Feb 10, 2025

Chef Kelsey Barnard Clark to Headline JXN Food & Wine Festival with Chef Nick Wallace

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

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Jan 31, 2025

Greater Belhaven Foundation Awarded $440,000 MDOT Grant to Construct New Multi-Use Trail on Peachtree Street

On Tuesday, January 28th, MDOT announced the largest grant award ever received by the Greater Belhaven Foundation. Through the Transportation…

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Jan 28, 2025

Experience the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in ​‘The Mountaintop’ at New Stage Theatre

New Stage Theatre is proud to present Katori Hall’s The Mountaintop, a powerful and thought-provoking drama that reimagines the final…

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Jan 28, 2025

Jack’s to Open First JXN Location

Jack’s Family Restaurants (Jack’s), a quick-service restaurant celebrated for its beloved menu, introduces its signature flavors to Jackson with new…

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Jan 23, 2025

Jackson State University unveils Enhancements to Historic COFO Building

Jackson State University’s Margaret Walker Center and Office of Community Engagement unveiled their latest beautification project in the historic West…

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Jan 22, 2025

Hunter Evans Nominated for Beard Best Chef South 2025

Hunter Evans, Executive Chef of Elvie's at Belhaven Town Center, has been named a semifinalist for Best Chef South in…

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Jan 17, 2025

Cathead Jam Returns June 6 & 7, 2025

Cathead Jam is back and ready to bring the music! in 2025. Mark your calendars for June 6 & 7…

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Jan 7, 2025

Visit Jackson Unveils 2025 Tour Guide

Today, Visit Jackson unveiled the official 2025 JXN Tour Guide, aimed at inspiring both visitors and locals to explore the…

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