News From Visit Jackson and Our Partners

Nov 18, 2024

The Westin Jackson Unveils Festival of Trees 2024

The Westin Jackson is delighted to present the annual Festival of Trees, transforming the hotel into a holiday wonderland filled…

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Nov 18, 2024

Capital City Lights and Operation Shoestring Partner for Angel Tree Drive

The 4th Annual Capital City Lights downtown holiday event on December 6 has announced a new partnership with Operation Shoestring…

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Nov 5, 2024

MS Science Museum Director Wins SEMC 2024 Outstanding Service Award

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) is proud to announce that Angel Rohnke, Director of the Mississippi…

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Oct 25, 2024

Red Beans & BBQ Festival Benefitting Stewpot is Saturday, Oct. 26

The Bank Plus Red Beans & BBQ Festival Benefiting Stewpot will take place at Belhaven Town Center on Saturday, October…

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Oct 24, 2024

New Restaurant, The Walk-In, Set to Open in Downtown Jackson

Restaurateurs Damien Cavicchi and Mary Sanders Ferriss Cavicchi announce the opening of their newest venture, The Walk-In. Located downtown in…

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Oct 22, 2024

Visit Jackson Partners with Hinds Community College to Host Hospitality and Culinary Expo

Visit Jackson, the official destination leadership organization for the City of Jackson, announces a partnership with Hinds Community College to…

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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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