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Millsaps College

Millsaps College is a private liberal arts college located in Jackson, in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Founded in 1890 and affiliated with the United Methodist Church, Millsaps is home to 985 students. Millsaps College is one of 40 colleges featured in Loren Pope's Colleges That Change Lives and is one of only 21 private colleges nationwide named a Best Buy in the 2013 Fiske Guide to Colleges.

Located at 32.3222, -90.1794 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Liberal arts colleges, Universities and colleges in Mississippi, Educational institutions established in 1890, Council of Independent Colleges, National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities members, Education in Hinds County, Mississippi, National Football League summer camp sites, Education in Jackson, Mississippi, Universities and colleges accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Members of the Annapolis Group, Buildings and structures in Jackson, Mississippi, Millsaps College

Jackson State University

Jackson State University (Jackson State, or JSU) is a historically black university in Jackson, Mississippi, United States. Founded in 1877 in Natchez, Mississippi by the American Baptist Home Mission Society of New York, the Society moved the school to Jackson in 1882, renaming it Jackson College, and developed its present campus in 1902. It became a state-supported public institution in 1940.

Located at 32.2961, -90.2078 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Metrocenter Mall (Jackson, Mississippi)

Metrocenter Mall is a regional shopping mall in southwest Jackson, Mississippi, USA. The largest shopping mall in Mississippi, it is composed of 1,250,000 square feet of retail space on two levels. Despite this mall opening with four anchors; Burlington Coat Factory remains. After years of delay, City of Jackson, Mississippi recently startd moving seven administrative offices into the former Belk. Metrocenter Mall has the first of two Burlington Coat Factory locations in the state.

Located at 32.2997, -90.2517 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Shopping malls established in 1978, Shopping malls in Mississippi, Buildings and structures in Jackson, Mississippi, Visitor attractions in Jackson, Mississippi

Battle of Jackson, Mississippi

The Battle of Jackson, fought on May 14, 1863, in Jackson, Mississippi, was part of the Vicksburg Campaign in the American Civil War. Union commander Maj. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant and the Army of the Tennessee defeated Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston, seizing the city, cutting supply lines, and opening the path to the west and the Siege of Vicksburg.

Located at 32.324, -90.236 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Vicksburg Campaign, Battles of the Western Theater of the American Civil War, Union victories of the American Civil War, Mississippi in the American Civil War, Hinds County, Mississippi, Conflicts in 1863, 1863 in Mississippi

Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium

Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium is an outdoor football stadium in Jackson, Mississippi, USA. Veterans Memorial Stadium is the home field of the Jackson State University Tigers. As of July 2011, Jackson State University owns and operates the stadium. The stadium also plays host to the Mississippi High School Activities Association state championship football games every fall and other special events, and it has hosted several NFL exhibition games.

Located at 32.3296, -90.1798 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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College football venues, American football venues in Mississippi, Jackson State Tigers football, Sports in Jackson, Mississippi, Buildings and structures in Jackson, Mississippi, Visitor attractions in Jackson, Mississippi, Monuments and memorials in Mississippi

Hinds Community College

Hinds Community College is a community college with its main campus located in Raymond, Mississippi, about five miles west of Jackson, the state capital. The Hinds Community College District includes Hinds County, Claiborne County, part of Copiah County, Rankin County, and Warren County. With an enrollment of nearly 32,000 students at six campuses, it is the largest educational institution in the state, a rarity among community colleges.

Located at 32.3467, -90.2231 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Two-year colleges in the United States, Universities and colleges in Mississippi, Historically black universities and colleges in the United States, Jackson metropolitan area, Educational institutions established in 1917, Universities and colleges accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Education in Hinds County, Mississippi, Buildings and structures in Hinds County, Mississippi

Mississippi College School of Law

Mississippi College School of Law is an American Bar Association accredited law school and is the only law school in Jackson, Mississippi. The school is a professional school of Mississippi College, founded in 1826. It is also colloquially referred to as MC Law, or MC Law School.

Located at 32.303, -90.1873 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Universities and colleges in Mississippi, Law schools in Mississippi, Jackson metropolitan area, Mississippi College, Education in Jackson, Mississippi

Williams Assembly Center

Williams Assembly Center is a 8,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Jackson, Mississippi, United States. It was built in 1981 and is home to the Jackson State University Tigers basketball team.

Located at 32.2997, -90.2119 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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College basketball venues in the United States, Basketball venues in Mississippi, Jackson State Tigers and Lady Tigers, Buildings and structures in Jackson, Mississippi

Wingfield High School

Wingfield High School is a high school in Jackson, Mississippi. It is part of the Jackson Public School District. Almost 900 children from southern Jackson attend Wingfield High School in grades 9-12, as well as over 70 administration and staff. The principal of Wingfield High School is Ms. Nadine Gilbert. The mascot of Wingfield is the falcon.

Located at 32.2808, -90.2417 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Public high schools in Mississippi, Schools in Jackson, Mississippi

Murrah High School

Murrah High School is a public high school in Jackson, Mississippi. It is part of the Jackson Public School District.

Located at 32.3258, -90.1697 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Public high schools in Mississippi, Schools in Jackson, Mississippi

Provine High School

Provine High School is a public school in Jackson, Mississippi. It is part of the Jackson Public School District. Provine High School, also called "Ram City", serves students in grades 9–12 in the West Jackson area. Students from subdivisions such as Northwest Hills Terrace, The Queens, Country Club Hills, and Westchester Hills attend the school. The principal of Provine High School is Mr. Tex Red Jr. and assistant principals are Dr. Gloria Johnson, Mr. Wille Collins, and Mr. Theophilus King.

Located at 32.3058, -90.2244 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Public high schools in Mississippi, Schools in Jackson, Mississippi

Jackson, Mississippi (Amtrak station)

The Jackson Union Station is a train station in Jackson, Mississippi, United States, served by Amtrak, the national railroad passenger system. It was originally built in 1927 by the Illinois Central Railroad and restored between 2002 and 2004. The station lies west of another station built the same year in Jackson that served the New Orleans and Great Northern and Mobile and Ohio Railroads, and is listed as a Mississippi Landmark.

Located at 32.301, -90.191 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Amtrak stations in Mississippi, Railway stations opened in 1927, Stations along Illinois Central Railroad lines, Union stations in the United States, Clock towers in the United States, Buildings and structures in Jackson, Mississippi

WZRX (AM)

WZRX (1590 AM, "Fox Sports 1590") was a sports radio station in Jackson, Mississippi. WZRX aired programming from Fox Sports Radio. Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, the station was called "W1" (WWUN). It was a Top 40 rock-and-roll station, but it was not as popular as WRBC-AM. The station changed formats to the big-band sound in 1985, later changing the call letters to WYHT-AM (Your Hit Tunes). The hours were expanded to 24 hours a day. John Friskello was the major local announcer.

Located at 32.3669, -90.2239 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Radio stations in Mississippi, Sports radio stations in the United States, Clear Channel radio stations, Radio stations disestablished in 2012, Defunct radio stations in the United States

Jackson Zoo

The Jackson Zoo is located in Jackson, Mississippi. The Jackson Zoo has attracted people from across the state and beyond for more than 90 years. The Zoo boasts an animal collection representing over 120 species and nearly 800 individual animals that provide glimpses of native wildlife from around the world. The Jackson Zoo is situated within the historic 110-acre Livingston Park and welcomes approximately 200,000 visitors annually from Mississippi and surrounding states.

Located at 32.3202, -90.2207 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Zoos in Mississippi, Buildings and structures in Jackson, Mississippi, 1916 establishments in the United States, Landmarks in Mississippi, Works Progress Administration in Mississippi, Visitor attractions in Jackson, Mississippi, Protected areas of Hinds County, Mississippi

Lanier High School (Jackson, Mississippi)

Lanier High School is a high school in Jackson, Mississippi (USA). The current principal of Lanier High School is Dr. McClung. There were a total of 872 students enrolled in Lanier High during the 2006–2007 school year. The gender makeup of the district was 52% female and 48% male. The racial makeup of the school is 100.00% African American.

Located at 32.3178, -90.2031 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Public high schools in Mississippi, Schools in Jackson, Mississippi

Bailey Magnet High School

Bailey Magnet High School, originally known as Bailey Junior High School, is a high school in Jackson, Mississippi. The mascot of Bailey Magnet is the Mighty Knights. Built in 1938, Baily Magnet's art-deco building has been marveled as an architectural wonder. It was recently voted as a top architectural site by the state chapter of the American Institute of Architects. According to the Washington Post, its Architect, A. Hays Town, while employed at N.W.

Located at 32.3244, -90.1761 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Public high schools in Mississippi, Art Deco architecture in Mississippi, Schools in Jackson, Mississippi, Magnet schools in Mississippi

WJQS

WJQS is an oldies radio station in Jackson, Mississippi, owned by YMF Media LLC through licensee YMF Media Mississippi Licensee LLC.

Located at 32.32, -90.1903 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Radio stations in Mississippi

WJSU-FM

WJSU-FM (88.5 FM), is a National Public Radio member station in Jackson, Mississippi, owned by Jackson State University. The station carries primarily jazz-related programs, with some NPR programming and local programs, plus R&B music Saturday mornings, and gospel music all day Sundays. In August 2010, the station became the new radio home for Jackson Prep Patriots athletics.

Located at 32.297, -90.206 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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WJDX (AM)

WJDX is a radio station licensed to serve Jackson, Mississippi. The station is owned by Clear Channel Communications and licensed to Capstar TX Limited Partnership. It airs a news/talk format. Mississippi Sports This Morning is AM-620's flagship local program. It has aired during WJDX's morning drive slot without interruption since 1998. It is currently hosted by Doug Colson and Jay White. It is the longest running daily sports talk program in Mississippi radio history.

Located at 32.3822, -90.1906 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Radio stations in Mississippi, News and talk radio stations in the United States, Clear Channel radio stations

WLEZ-LP

WLEZ-LP, is a low-powered radio station serving the Jackson, Mississippi area with a community radio format. The station is currently owned by Voice of the Community Radio. The station's music format includes a diverse mix of adult standards, local artists, jazz, beautiful music instrumentals, and easy listening during the day; overnight programming is oldies/classic hits created in-house by the staff.

Located at 32.2964, -90.2064 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Radio stations in Mississippi, Adult standards radio stations in the United States, Oldies radio stations in the United States, Community radio stations in the United States, Low-power FM radio stations in Mississippi

Carroll Gartin

Carrol Gartin (September 14, 1913 – December 19, 1966) was an American Democratic politician from Laurel in Jones County in southeastern Mississippi, who served three terms as the 22nd lieutenant governor of his state. He was born in Meridian, Mississippi in 1913. He served his first term from 1952 to 1960 under fellow Democrats, Governors Hugh L. White and James P. Coleman. He returned to the office for two years under Paul B. Johnson, Jr. , but died midway in the term.

Located at 32.3053, -90.1822 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Lieutenant Governors of Mississippi, 1913 births, 1966 deaths, American white nationalists, Mississippi Dixiecrats

Cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle (Jackson, Mississippi)

The Cathedral Church of Saint Peter the Apostle is the seat of the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Jackson, Mississippi. The cathedral is named for Saint Peter the Apostle.

Located at 32.3011, -90.1842 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Roman Catholic cathedrals in the United States, Roman Catholic Church in Mississippi

Supreme Court of Mississippi

The Supreme Court of Mississippi is the highest court in the state of Mississippi. It was created in the first constitution of the state following its admission as a State of the Union in 1817. Initially it was known as the "High Court of Errors and Appeals. " The court is an appellate court, as opposed to a trial court; thus, the court's primary function is judicial review. The Court Building is located in downtown Jackson, Mississippi, the state capital.

Located at 32.3053, -90.1822 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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State supreme courts, Mississippi state courts

Capital City Alternative School

Capital City Alternative School is an alternative school in Jackson, Mississippi operated by Jackson Public School District. It serves "students in grades 4-12 who have been suspended/expelled from Jackson Public Schools for 10 days or longer."

Located at 32.359, -90.2415 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Schools in Jackson, Mississippi, Public high schools in Mississippi, Public middle schools in Mississippi, Public elementary schools in Mississippi, Alternative schools in the United States

Braddy Field

Robert "Bob" Braddy Field is a baseball venue in Jackson, Mississippi, United States. It is home to the Jackson State Tigers baseball team of the NCAA Division I Southwestern Athletic Conference. Originally known as Jackson State University Baseball Complex, it was renamed prior to the 2010 season for Jackson State athletic director Robert Braddy. Opened in 2006, the facility has a capacity of 800 spectators.

Located at 32.2963, -90.2014 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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College baseball venues in the United States, Baseball venues in Mississippi, Jackson State Tigers baseball