News From Visit Jackson and Our Partners

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 18, 2024

WellsFest Celebrates 40 Years

WellsFest, organized by Wells United Methodist Church in Jackson, is one of Jackson's premier outdoor music and children's festivals. It…

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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 16, 2024

Of Salt and Spirit: Black Quilters in the American South Exhibition Coming to the Mississippi Museum of Art in Fall 2024

The Mississippi Museum of Art (MMA) announces the upcoming exhibition Of Salt and Spirit: Black Quilters in the American South…

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Jul 16, 2024

Atomic Alert!: Confronting ​‘The Bomb’ in the New Atomic Age Exhibit Opens Sept. 7

Atomic Alert!: Confronting ‘The Bomb’ in the New Atomic Age, a free traveling exhibition designed by Overland Traveling Exhibits, opens…

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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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Jul 3, 2024

Thigpen to Lead MTA Board As President

The Mississippi Tourism Association (MTA), the state's voice of tourism for over 35 years, has announced its elected board of…

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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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May 23, 2024

MC Law ​‘Committed to Jackson’ With Plans for $7.5M Downtown Renovation

The Mississippi College School of Law announced plans to complete a $7.5 million renovation to its campus.This project marks the…

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May 22, 2024

Hank Aaron Big Show Partnering With MLB Pitch, Hit & Run in Jackson

The Hank Aaron Big Show, a mix of youth baseball teams combining recreational and travel baseball, has surpassed 75 teams…

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