News From Visit Jackson and Our Partners

Mar 20, 2025

Ribbon Cutting Held for Museum Trail Gateway Sign & Wildflower Garden

Local leaders gathered today on a chilly first day of Spring to celebrate a new landmark on the Museum Trail—the…

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Mar 20, 2025

Mississippi Coffee to be Celebrated at Jackson Coffee Festival

The first ever Jackson Coffee Festival will launch on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at the Mississippi Trade Mart. Southern taste…

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Mar 18, 2025

Community Foundation for Mississippi Awards $1 Million Grant to Advance the Margaret Ann Crigler Park Project

The Foundation for Mississippi History has been awarded a $1 million grant from the Community Foundation for Mississippi’s John and…

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Mar 13, 2025

JXN Food & Wine Set For Friday, Saturday; Grand Tasting Moves to JCC

The final countdown to the anticipated JXN Food & Wine Festival (JXNFW) is on, as acclaimed chefs and beverage providers…

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Mar 12, 2025

Visit Jackson’s Kim Lewis Among 75 Changemakers Selected as a Spring 2025 Change Collective Fellow

Visit Jackson’s Kim Lewis has been selected for the Change Collective's 2025 Spring Fellowship, bringing her Civic Action Plan to…

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Mar 11, 2025

Visit Jackson Media Professionals Among Two Honored by Women for Progress

Visit Jackson celebrates two of its employees, Yolanda Clay-Moore, Director of External Affairs, Partnerships, & Alliances and Andrea Thomas, Social…

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Mar 6, 2025

Mississippi Film Society Announces Stranger Than Fiction Film Festival April 10–13

The nonprofit Mississippi Film Society announced a new film festival that will take place at the Capri Theatre in Jackson…

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Mar 6, 2025

Visit Jackson Honors 2025 Tourism Champions at Annual Awards Ceremony

Visit Jackson celebrated its 32nd annual Hometown Hero and S.U.M.I.T.T. award recipients during a special ceremony held today at the…

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Mar 5, 2025

Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade & Festival Gearing Up For 2025 Event

This month will usher in the 42nd Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade & Festival, making its grand return on March 22…

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Mar 3, 2025

Cathead Jam Returns June 6 & 7, 2025

Cathead Distillery, Mississippi’s first and oldest legal distillery, proudly announces the return of Cathead Jam on Friday, June 6 &…

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Mar 3, 2025

Jackson, MS Wins Big in 2025 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards

Jackson, Mississippi, has been recognized in three categories of the 2025 USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards, celebrating its vibrant…

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Feb 20, 2025

MS Blues Marathon Runs Saturday

The Mississippi Blues Marathon returns for its 18th year, with final preparations announced today at a press conference at the…

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