News From Visit Jackson and Our Partners

May 9, 2023

VISIT JACKSON MOVES TRAVEL FORWARD THIS NATIONAL TRAVEL AND TOURISM WEEK

National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), the 40th annual recognition of the contributions and accomplishments of the U.S. travel industry…

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May 9, 2023

Exhibit Honoring Slain Evers to Open on Permanent View at the Welty House

On June 1, 2023, the Eudora Welty House & Garden (EWHG) will unveil a new permanent exhibit honoring slain civil…

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May 6, 2023

Southeastern Rodeo Bringing New Event to Jackson

A new Black rodeo presented by the Southeastern Rodeo Association is coming to the City With Soul. Dr. Rickey Thigpen…

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May 2, 2023

Visit Jackson’s Vogelsang Earns Professional Certification

Laura Vogelsang, who serves as the Executive Support Specialist to Visit Jackson’s President & CEO, Dr. Rickey Thigpen, completed a…

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Apr 27, 2023

Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum Begins Construction on $3.5 million Renovation

The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum and its Board of Directors proudly held a groundbreaking ceremony to kick…

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Apr 27, 2023

Mississippi Freedom Trail Names Eight New Markers

The Mississippi Freedom Trail recently added eight new markers to its collection of historical landmarks, commemorating important moments, places and…

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Apr 27, 2023

Hal & Mal’s Adds Happy Hour, New Menu to Blue Mondays

Hal & Mal's, the iconic restaurant and music venue in downtown Jackson is proud to announce updates to its weekly…

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Apr 26, 2023

‘Eudora’s Mississippi Brasserie’ Restaurant Opening at The District This Fall

Eudora’s Mississippi Brasserie will open at The District later this year. The restaurant and bar will specialize in craft cocktails…

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Apr 21, 2023

Visit Jackson’s Jennifer Chance, Michael Hogg and Paul Wolf Take Talents to Mesa AZ For Tourism Academy

Visit Jackson staff members Jennifer Chance, Michael Hogg and Paul Wolf will take their talents to Mesa, Arizona, May 2-4…

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Apr 17, 2023

Amerigo Announces Fondren Location

Amerigo, the upscale, casual neighborhood Italian restaurant, is expanding in Mississippi with a new location opening in Fondren later this…

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Apr 14, 2023

VISIT JACKSON A FINALIST FOR PINNACLE BERNICE LINTON OUTSTANDING EVENT AWARD

The Mississippi Pinnacle Awards, presented by Sales & Marketing Professionals, honored Visit Jackson as a finalist for the Bernice Linton…

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Apr 7, 2023

Director of Two Mississippi Museums, Pamela DC Junior, Announces Retirement

Pamela D. C. Junior, director of the Two Mississippi Museums in Jackson, has announced her retirement, effective June 30, 2023…

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