Jackson has become a major distribution center between Memphis, New Orleans, Dallas and Atlanta.

Jackson is home to LDDS, National Weather Network, Mobil Telecommunications Technology and the beleaguered MCI Worldcom.

Jackson has about 190,000 African Americans and 3,800 African American businesses.

Jackson is home to one the nation’s largest Soul Music, Blues and Gospel record companies, Malaco records.

Famous residents born here or made their mark here.

Fannie Lou Hamer
Extraordinary Civil Rights champion; frequently remembered for the quote "I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired."

Medgar Evers
Civil Rights activist and martyr

Myrlie Evers Williams
Wife of Medgar Evers; after his death remarried and headed the NAACP.

Hiram R. Revels
First Black US Senator during reconstruction.

Alex Williams
Major building contractor in early 20th century

Dr. Sidney D. Redmond
Notable physician and businessman with offices on Farish Street