News From Visit Jackson and Our Partners

Sep 8, 2022

Visit Jackson Proclaims City ​‘Open For Business,’ Announces Grant Program

Visit Jackson held a press conference today in the JXN Welcome Center to encourage support of Jackson restaurants and to…

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Sep 7, 2022

MMA & UMMC Awarded Grant from Institute of Museum and Library Services

The Mississippi Museum of Art (MMA) and University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) announced they are the recipients of a…

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Aug 29, 2022

Jackson Welcomes Emergency Responders/​MEMA/​FEMA Guests

To our friends assisting with the Jackson water crisis, we welcome you to the City With Soul!While you are in…

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Aug 26, 2022

Visit Jackson Claims ​‘Stronger Together’ During Water Crisis

The Management and Board of Directors of Visit Jackson continue to stand with its hospitality and direct service providers during…

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Aug 25, 2022

‘A Movement in Every Direction: Legacies of the Great Migration’ Plans Closing Weekend Activities

"A Movement in Every Direction: Legacies of the Great Migration," the acclaimed traveling exhibition at the Mississippi Museum of Art…

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Aug 23, 2022

JRA Seeking Development Partners for Farish Redevelopment

The Jackson Redevelopment Authority (JRA), an urban renewal agency in the city of Jackson, is looking for development partners that…

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Aug 18, 2022

NEW SOUTH INTERNATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION COMING TO JACKSON

Arlisa Thomas, Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) player and founder of South International Basketball Association (SIBA), unveiled that the SIBA…

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Aug 11, 2022

CAMPBELL’S BAKERY PURCHASED BY JACKSON BUSINESS OWNER AND CHEF DUO

Campbell’s Bakery, the well-known local bakery and restaurant in the Historic Fondren district of Jackson, has been purchased by Jackson…

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Aug 11, 2022

Visit Jackson Website Wins People’s Choice at ESTO Conference

Visit Jackson has won the People’s Choice award for its destination website, VisitJackson.com at this year’s US Travel Association ESTO…

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Aug 1, 2022

Visit Jackson Website Nominated for National Travel Award

Visit Jackson's destination website, VisitJackson.com, is in the running for a national travel award.The Destiny Awards recognize U.S. Travel Association…

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Jul 29, 2022

BELLES EXPLORE CITY, OWN DEBUTS SEASON 2 OF ​“BELLE COLLECTIVE”

Ahead of the season premiere of “Belle Collective” from Kingdom Reign Entertainment and Executive Producer Carlos King the women of…

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Jul 7, 2022

Visit Jackson President & CEO, Dr. Rickey Thigpen, Officially Receives Degree

Congratulations goes out to Visit Jackson President & CEO, Dr. Rickey Thigpen, a graduate of The Chicago School of Professional…

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