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  1. www.britannica.com › place › Jackson-MississippiJackson | History, Facts, Map, & Attractions | Britannica

    Jun 27, 2024 · Jackson, city, capital of Mississippi, U.S. It lies along the Pearl River, in the west-central part of the state, about 180 miles (290 km) north of New Orleans. Jackson is also the coseat (with nearby Raymond) of Hinds county.

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  3. jamtraveltips.com › north-america › how-to-spend-2-days-inJackson Mississippi: Discover History, Culture, and Charm

    Jun 27, 2024 · Jackson, Mississippi is named after the spirited seventh President, Andrew Jackson. It is a vibrant mosaic of culture, history, and unbridled enthusiasm. Step back in time to 1821, the year of Jackson’s inception, and witness the birth of a city steeped in history.

  4. www.britannica.com › place › Mississippi-stateMississippi | Capital, Population, Map, History, & Facts

    5 days ago · Mississippi, constituent state of the U.S. Its name derives from a Native American word meaning ‘great waters’ or ‘father of waters,’ which it shares with the Mississippi River, the longest river in the country. Mississippi became the 20th state of the union in 1817. Its capital city is Jackson.

  5. www.wlbt.com › 2024/07/08 › 21-year-old-is-youngest-female21-year-old is the youngest female mayor in U.S. history - WLBT

    13 hours ago · ARABI, Ga. ( WALB /Gray News) - A 21-year-old Georgia woman is the youngest female mayor in not only the state’s history but also in the history of the United States. Brooke Huckaby is the mayor of Arabi, Georgia, a town of just under 500 people. Huckaby is also a college student studying agriculture technology at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural ...

  6. www.thespec.com › news › worldBrett Favre is asking an appeals court to reinstate his...

    5 hours ago · United States. United States. ... Aug. 1, 2015, in Jackson, Miss. Lawyers for retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre will ask a federal appeals court Tuesday, July 9, 2024, ...

  7. www.tripadvisor.com › ShowTopic-g43833-i1255-k14810444Cultural things to do with kids - Jackson Forum - Tripadvisor

    Jul 1, 2024 · 55 reviews. 31 helpful votes. Cultural things to do with kids. Jul 1, 2024, 2:47 PM. We will be staying in Jackson two nights in the beginning of August as part of a roadtrip from Texas to North Carolina. We have an airbnb in Fondren.

  8. mississippitoday.org › 2024/06/12 › u-s-colored-cavalry-reU.S. Colored Cavalry reenactors bring living history to Jackson

    Jun 12, 2024 · Mark Finken prepares the basic meal soldiers ate while in the field, consisting of coffee, salted pork and hard tack, during the 3rd United States Colored Cavalry Living History event held at the Old Capitol Museum, Tuesday, June 11, 2024, in Jackson. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi Today.