AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Jackson Mississippi. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/jackson-ms 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/jackson-ms https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sun, 28 Apr 2024 22:43:42 -0500 The Mississippi Pickle Fest will be held at the Mississippi Ag Museum for families and pickle lovers! The Mississippi Pickle Fest is a refreshing https://www.americantowns.com/news/mississippi-pickle-fest-2022-31370742-jackson-ms.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/mississippi-pickle-fest-2022-31370742-jackson-ms.html Arts and Entertainment Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Thanks For Signing Up! Newsletters will be sent out on the 15th of each month. Learn about upcoming events and education opportunities in your https://www.americantowns.com/news/brain-injury-association-of-msunited-spinal-association-ms-chapter-news-thanks-for-signing-up-31377220-jackson-ms.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/brain-injury-association-of-msunited-spinal-association-ms-chapter-news-thanks-for-signing-up-31377220-jackson-ms.html Clubs and Organizations Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 (Jackson, Miss.) The Mississippi Journalism and Education Group board of directors is proud to announce that it recently completed the acquisition of https://www.americantowns.com/news/womenfounded-nonprofit-acquires-jackson-free-press-assets-31377744-jackson-ms.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/womenfounded-nonprofit-acquires-jackson-free-press-assets-31377744-jackson-ms.html Clubs and Organizations Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! THE DASH 'N SPLASH IS LESS THAN 3 WEEKS AWAY. CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! The 2022 Dash 'N Splash 5K and Fun Run is less than 3 weeks https://www.americantowns.com/news/brain-injury-association-of-msunited-spinal-association-ms-chapter-volunteers-needed-dash-n-splash-31387570-jackson-ms.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/brain-injury-association-of-msunited-spinal-association-ms-chapter-volunteers-needed-dash-n-splash-31387570-jackson-ms.html Clubs and Organizations Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 It's not too late to register! The 2022 Dash 'N Splash 5K and Fun Run is just TWO days away! Be at Old Trace Park this Saturday, July 2nd at https://www.americantowns.com/news/brain-injury-assn-of-mississippiunited-spinal-assn-ms-chapter-dash-n-splash-two-days-away-31398570-jackson-ms.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/brain-injury-assn-of-mississippiunited-spinal-assn-ms-chapter-dash-n-splash-two-days-away-31398570-jackson-ms.html Clubs and Organizations Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Winter Area 4th of July Jubilee activities line up. We have music, food, drinks, and plenty of activities for all ages! Schedule of Events: July 3, https://www.americantowns.com/news/winter-area-4th-of-july-jubilee-2022-31396257-jackson-ms.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/winter-area-4th-of-july-jubilee-2022-31396257-jackson-ms.html Arts and Entertainment Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The Southern Business Institute is excited to bring CollabSouth to Mississippi, at The Country Club of Jackson. A one-day event open to the https://www.americantowns.com/news/collabsouth-a-southern-business-institut-conference-31412242-jackson-ms.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/collabsouth-a-southern-business-institut-conference-31412242-jackson-ms.html Clubs and Organizations Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves has re-opened candidate qualifying for the November 8, 2022, election for the position of Circuit Judge in https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-reeves-sets-qualifying-deadline-for-the-sixth-circuit-court-district-post-1-circuit-court-judges-race-31419837-jackson-ms.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-reeves-sets-qualifying-deadline-for-the-sixth-circuit-court-district-post-1-circuit-court-judges-race-31419837-jackson-ms.html Government and Politics Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 (Washington D.C.) – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson released a letter to the Department of Justice regarding a recent court filing on the https://www.americantowns.com/news/thompson-ask-doj-to-investigate-phil-bryants-participation-in-directing-tanf-funds-to-ineligible-individuals-31426197-jackson-ms.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/thompson-ask-doj-to-investigate-phil-bryants-participation-in-directing-tanf-funds-to-ineligible-individuals-31426197-jackson-ms.html Government and Politics Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Click here to Read More Information About Brain Injury Association of Mississippi/United Spinal Association, MS Chapter Neuro News Issue 8 - August https://www.americantowns.com/news/brain-injury-association-of-mississippiunited-spinal-association-ms-chapter-neuro-news-issue-8-august-15-2022-31432877-jackson-ms.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/brain-injury-association-of-mississippiunited-spinal-association-ms-chapter-neuro-news-issue-8-august-15-2022-31432877-jackson-ms.html Clubs and Organizations Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Wicker, Hyde-Smith and Colleagues Applaud Passage Of National Catfish Month Resolution WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker https://www.americantowns.com/news/wicker-hydesmith-and-colleagues-applaud-passage-of-national-catfish-month-resolution-31433695-jackson-ms.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/wicker-hydesmith-and-colleagues-applaud-passage-of-national-catfish-month-resolution-31433695-jackson-ms.html Government and Politics Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Susan Cleland of Madison knows firsthand how devastating losing a child to suicide can be for the parents as well as for the whole family. In 2019, https://www.americantowns.com/news/biamsusams-come-ruck-with-us-date-updated-31436403-jackson-ms.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/biamsusams-come-ruck-with-us-date-updated-31436403-jackson-ms.html Clubs and Organizations Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Shuwaski Young, candidate for MS 3rd Congressional District, stops by the SuperTalk Studio to sit down with Gallo and discuss why he has decided to https://www.americantowns.com/news/shuwaski-talks-with-paul-gallo-on-supertalk-mississippi-31441951-jackson-ms.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/shuwaski-talks-with-paul-gallo-on-supertalk-mississippi-31441951-jackson-ms.html Government and Politics Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced that Mississippi is ending a federal program in the state that incentivizes people to stay https://www.americantowns.com/news/mississippi-ending-federal-15month-free-rent-and-utility-program-31437389-jackson-ms.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/mississippi-ending-federal-15month-free-rent-and-utility-program-31437389-jackson-ms.html Government and Politics Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Shuwaski Young is the Democratic candidate for Mississippi’s 3rd Congressional District, a seat currently held by Republican Rep. Michael Guest. https://www.americantowns.com/news/candidate-questionnaire-shuwaski-young-3rd-congressional-district-democrat-31441954-jackson-ms.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/candidate-questionnaire-shuwaski-young-3rd-congressional-district-democrat-31441954-jackson-ms.html Government and Politics Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500