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Education
JSU Virtual Margaret Walker Celebration, New MSU Fall Calendar and USM Historical Site
The Margaret Walker Center at Jackson State University will partner with Foot Print Farms and Fauna Foodworks to host a 30-minute virtual cooking demonstration to celebrate Margaret Walker’s 105th birthday …
Education
JSU Health Accelerator, USM Doctoral Program Study and MSU Mobile Ticketing
Jackson State University is partnering with the University of Kentucky and national startup accelerator XLerateHealth to launch a program that will help commercialize human health-focused ideas from historically black colleges …
Biz Roundup
Stuffed at Cultivation Food Hall, Mangia Bene Charity and La Brioche Pop-up Shop
California native Rachel Phuong Le, owner of the Poké Stop sushi restaurant at Cultivation Food Hall at the District at Eastover, recently launched a new restaurant inside the food hall …
Biz Roundup
Mississippi Invitational, New Stage Virtual Events and Fiber Internet for State Libraries
The Mississippi Museum of Art recently announced that it will host the Mississippi Invitational, which features contemporary artwork from around the state, in the fall of 2021.
Biz Roundup
Mississippi Boychoir Virtual Performance, MAC Minigrants and Richard Kelso at Fischer Galleries
In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Mississippi Boychoir has made changes to its annual "Be the Light" Christmas performance in Jackson, which will be a livestreamed virtual performance …
Education
MSU Diversity Award, WJSU CPB Grant and USM STEMed Speaker Series
Mississippi State University recently became a 2021 recipient of the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award, which recognizes universities for a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Biz Roundup
Conkrete, Arts and Trails
Dr. Mark Malone and historian Scott Barretta are working with MAC's Folk and Traditional Arts Program to develop lesson plans that explore Mississippi's history via the Mississippi Blues Trail.
Education
USM Cancer Foundation Board, New Tuition Structures at MUW, and Belhaven Professor in Top 50 Under 40
On May 17, the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning Board of Trustees approved three new tuition structures for Mississippi University for Women.
Education
MSU Student COVID Relief, USM 4 + 1 = Done! Initiative and JSU TRIO Program Grant
Mississippi State University recently announced that it is disbursing more than $12 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funding directly to university students impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Biz Roundup
TEDxJackson, Blues Marathon, Chamber Celebration and Hope Grant
TEDxJackson is hosting the second "Ideas Worth Spreading" event at the Jackson Convention Complex on Thursday, Nov. 12, from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Events
It's the Weekend!
Saturday night, the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra presents "Pops I: Simply Swingin'" at 7:30 p.m. at Thalia Mara Hall.
It's the Weekend!
On Saturday, the Art by Choice Sale is at 6 p.m. at the Mississippi Museum of Art.
Biz Roundup
Black Axes Northpark, City Limits Cafe and Friends of Children’s Hospital Donation
Northpark in Ridgeland recently announced that a new location for Black Axes Throwing Club will soon open at the complex.
Events
It's the Weekend!
On Saturday, the annual arts festival FIGMENT Jackson is at noon on Wilson Street in the Midtown Arts District.
It's the Weekend!
On Saturday, the Town Creek Arts Festival is from noon-6 p.m. in the Art Garden at the Mississippi Museum of Art.
Events
It's the Weekend!
On Sunday, the BankPlus Racing Vehicle Extravaganza is from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Mississippi Trade Mart.
Biz Roundup
Jackson New Year's Events Preview
New Year's Eve is this weekend. Here's a sampling of this year's local events ahead of tomorrow's issue to help you prepare for the big night.
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The Season Is Upon Us
The holiday season is drawing near, and there will be plenty to do in Jackson and beyond.


