News From Visit Jackson and Our Partners

Jan 12, 2024

Visit Jackson Honored With ICON Award by Jackson Indie Music Week

The soul of Jackson's music scene celebrated its own with a prestigious nod from the 9th annual Jackson Indie Music…

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Jan 8, 2024

Greyhound and JRA Reach Agreement, Thompson Presents Check

Jackson Redevelopment Authority (JRA), Congressman Bennie Thompson and Greyhound Lines Inc. have announced a five-year agreement for bus services to…

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Dec 19, 2023

MS Book Festival Announces 2024 Date, September 14

The 2024 Mississippi Book Festival will take place on Saturday, September 14, at the State Capitol Complex. With overwhelming support…

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Dec 18, 2023

Downtown Jackson Partners & Visit Jackson Salute Local Heroes With Law Enforcement Appreciation Luncheon

Downtown Jackson Partners and Visit Jackson held a special luncheon today to express their sincere gratitude to the dedicated law…

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Dec 7, 2023

Thigpen, Visit Jackson’s President & CEO, Joins Miles Partnership’s Global Stewardship Innovation Lab

Dr. Rickey Thigpen, President & CEO of Visit Jackson, has been selected to participate in the Global Stewardship Innovation Lab…

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Nov 16, 2023

100 Magnolias Planted As Part of LeFleur’s Bluff Education and Tourism Complex Additions

The Mississippi Children’s Museum and MDWFP’s Museum of Natural Science celebrated the planting of 100 magnolias at the LeFleur’s Bluff…

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Nov 7, 2023

Eudora’s Opens November 15 at The District at Eastover

Eudora’s Mississippi Brasserie will host its grand opening on Wednesday, November 15, inviting you to experience its one-of-a-kind fare and…

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Nov 2, 2023

Nick Wallace to Headline Jxn Food & Wine Festival March 2, 2024

The Local Palate, in partnership with the City With Soul and Visit Mississippi and sponsoring partners, will welcome the inaugural…

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Oct 25, 2023

Waterworks Connector — Museum Trail Phase 2 — Opens

Following a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Phase 2 of the Museum Trail, the Waterworks Connector - a vital section of the trail’s…

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Oct 23, 2023

Grayson is Grand Marshal for 2024 Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade

Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade & Festival makes its grand return on March 23, 2024 in downtown Jackson. The official theme…

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Oct 18, 2023

Miss Jackson Hospitality Creates New Traditions With Her Mother While Continuing the Old

Jackson State University computer science major Jaidyn Thomas serves as the 74th Miss Jackson Hospitality for the city of Jackson…

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Oct 17, 2023

State Fair Brings $50M Economic Impact, Half a Million Attendees

The 2023 Mississippi State Fair concluded Sunday, October 15. Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson released the following statement…

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