Cedar Point
District of Cleary
Mississippi - United States

Byram, Mississippi

Byram is a city in Hinds County, Mississippi. The population was 7,386 at the 2000 census, at which time it was a census-designated place (CDP). It is part of the Jackson Metropolitan Statistical Area. It was incorporated for a second time in its history on June 16, 2009.

Located at 32.1942, -90.27 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Populated places established in 2009, Cities in Mississippi, Populated places in Hinds County, Mississippi, Jackson metropolitan area

Florence, Mississippi

Florence is a town in Rankin County, Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the town population was 4,141. It is part of the Jackson Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Located at 32.1538, -90.122 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Populated places in Rankin County, Mississippi, Towns in Mississippi, Jackson metropolitan area

Pearl, Mississippi

Pearl is a city in Rankin County, Mississippi. The population was 25,092 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Jackson Metropolitan Statistical Area. Today, Pearl is a growing community across the Pearl River, for which the city was named, from Jackson. It is Mississippi's 13th largest city and the largest city in Rankin County. Pearl is a rarity in Mississippi cities in that it does not have a downtown square.

Located at 32.2719, -90.1053 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Cities in Mississippi, Populated places in Rankin County, Mississippi, Jackson metropolitan area, Populated places established in 1868

Richland, Mississippi

For the unincorporated community in Holmes County, see Richland, Holmes County, Mississippi.

Located at 32.2297, -90.1597 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Cities in Mississippi, Populated places in Rankin County, Mississippi, Jackson metropolitan area

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 9 miles away.
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Jackson State University, Universities and colleges in Mississippi, Historically black universities and colleges in the United States, American Association of State Colleges and Universities, Universities and colleges accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Educational institutions established in 1877, Oak Ridge Associated Universities, Jackson metropolitan area, Education in Jackson, Mississippi, Buildings and structures in Jackson, Mississippi

Trustmark Park

Trustmark Park is the home of the Mississippi Braves, Class AA affiliate of the Atlanta Braves and is located in Pearl, Mississippi, USA. The ballpark, which opened April 18, 2005, has capacity for nearly 7,500 fans. There are 5,500 chair-back seats in the reserved seating areas. The grass berm beyond the outfield walls has room for an additional 2,000 general admission customers. On August 13, 2006 a record crowd of 7,652 saw the M-Braves defeat the Huntsville Stars 4-2.

Located at 32.2739, -90.148 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Minor league baseball venues, Baseball venues in Mississippi, Buildings and structures in Rankin County, Mississippi

Mississippi Coliseum

The Mississippi Coliseum is a 6,500-seat multi-purpose arena in Jackson, Mississippi, built in 1962 and located on the Mississippi State Fairgrounds complex. The arena has 6,812 seats available for basketball, and can be expanded to 10,000 for concerts. It sits 2900 feet (884 meters) atop the extinct Jackson Volcano. In addition to the Coliseum, the Mississippi State Fairgrounds includes: The Mississippi Trade Mart, the A & I agricultural complex and the Kirk Fordice Equine Center.

Located at 32.3001, -90.1721 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Indoor ice hockey venues in the United States, Basketball venues in Mississippi, Sports in Jackson, Mississippi, Buildings and structures in Jackson, Mississippi, Visitor attractions in Jackson, Mississippi

Roman Catholic Diocese of Jackson

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Jackson is a diocese in the ecclesiastical province of Mobile, in the southern United States of America. Its ecclesiastical jurisdiction includes the northern and central parts of the state of Mississippi, an area of 97,458 square kilometers . It is the largest diocese, by area, in the United States east of the Mississippi River. It was formerly known as the Diocese of Natchez (1837–1956) and the Diocese of Natchez-Jackson (1956–77).

Located at 32.2989, -90.1847 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Roman Catholic Ecclesiastical Province of Mobile, Roman Catholic Church in Mississippi, Culture of 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 9 miles away.
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Public high schools in Mississippi, Schools in Jackson, Mississippi

Pearl High School shooting

The Pearl High School shooting was a school shooting that took place on October 1, 1997 at Pearl High School in Pearl, Mississippi. The gunman, 16-year-old Luke Woodham (born February 5, 1981), killed two students and injured seven others at his high school. Before the shooting at Pearl High School began, Woodham stabbed and bludgeoned his mother to death in his home.

Located at 32.2756, -90.1314 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Murder committed by minors, Crimes involving Satanism or the occult, Matricides, School killings in the United States, Rankin County, Mississippi, School shootings in the United States, Defensive gun use, Murder in Mississippi, 1997 murders in the United States

Jackson Public School District

The Jackson Public School District is a public school district based in Jackson, Mississippi. In addition to Jackson, the district serves a portion of the Byram community.

Located at 32.2922, -90.1829 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Education in Hinds County, Mississippi, School districts in Mississippi, Education in Jackson, Mississippi

Hillcrest Christian School

Hillcrest Christian School is a private school founded in 1971, and stands on South Siwell Road, Jackson, Mississippi, USA. Initially, the current campus was known as Council McCluer which was a separate school opened the same year as Hillcrest. For much of its early life, the school was located at Sykes Road and Wheatley Drive in south Jackson, and operated as a K-9 school.

Located at 32.2614, -90.2353 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Private high schools in Mississippi, Schools in Jackson, Mississippi, Private middle schools in Mississippi, Private elementary schools in 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 9 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

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 9 miles away.
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WMPR

WMPR is a radio station broadcasting a Variety format. Licensed to Jackson, Mississippi, USA, the station serves the Jackson MS area. The station is currently owned by J.C. Maxwell Broadcasting Group, Inc.

Located at 32.1925, -90.0911 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Radio stations in Mississippi

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 9 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

Jackson Volcano

Jackson Volcano is an extinct volcano located 2900 feet (884 meters) beneath the city of Jackson, Mississippi, under the Mississippi Coliseum. It is the only volcano located directly below a capital city in the United States. The volcano was discovered in 1819. Jackson Volcano is believed to have been extinct for at least 65 million years.

Located at 32.3001, -90.1721 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Volcanoes of Mississippi, Extinct volcanoes, Cretaceous volcanoes, Geography of Hinds County, Mississippi, Hotspot volcanoes

Florence High School (Mississippi)

Florence High School serves the Florence, Mississippi area as well as Cleary and the surrounding areas to the Pearl River. It is a 4A school in Mississippi High School athletic conference. Florence High School frequently fluctuates between a 4 and 5 rating, making it a successful high school in the Rankin County School District.

Located at 32.1594, -90.1103 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Public high schools in Mississippi, Schools in Rankin County, Mississippi

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 9 miles away.
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Roman Catholic cathedrals in the United States, Roman Catholic Church in Mississippi

1979 Easter flood

The 1979 Easter flood was among the most costly and devastating ever to occur in Mississippi, with $500 million in damages. This is equivalent to $ billion in present day terms. It was the result of the Pearl River being overwhelmed by severe rain upstream. Floodwaters sent the Pearl 15 feet above flood stage. More than 17,000 people in the cities of Jackson, Flowood, Pearl, Richland and other communities were forced from their homes.

Located at 32.29, -90.18 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Natural disasters in Mississippi, Floods in the United States, 1979 natural disasters, 1979 meteorology, 1979 floods

Central Mississippi Correctional Facility

The Central Mississippi Correctional Facility (CMCF) is a Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) prison for men and women located in unincorporated Rankin County, Mississippi, near Pearl. The 171-acre prison is the only state prison to hold female prisoners in Mississippi, in addition to minimum and medium security male offenders. As such, it operates as the female death row of the state. The prison is in proximity to the cities of Brandon and Jackson.

Located at 32.2281, -90.0586 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Prisons in Mississippi, Women's prisons in the United States, Capital punishment in Mississippi, Buildings and structures in Rankin County, Mississippi

Jackson Square (Jackson, Mississippi)

Jackson Square is a regional shopping center located on the southeastern end of Jackson, Mississippi. The center opened in 1969 with more than 330,000 square feet of retail space on the rapidly developing U.S. Highway 51, today known as Terry Road, and frontage road of Interstate 55. The anchor tenants at the opening were Zayre, Giant Foods of America as well as junior anchors Eckerd, TG&Y, Shainberg's Dept Store and a cinema.

Located at 32.272, -90.213 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Shopping malls in Mississippi, Buildings and structures in Jackson, Mississippi, Visitor attractions in Jackson, Mississippi

Mississippi Civil Rights Museum

The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum is a proposed museum to be built in Jackson, Mississippi. Its mission is to document, exhibit the history of, and educate the public about the American Civil Rights Movement in the U.S. state of Mississippi between 1945 and 1970. The museum secured $20 million in funding from the Mississippi Legislature in April 2011 after Governor Haley Barbour testified in favor of its funding.

Located at 32.3018, -90.1781 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Museums established in 2011, African American museums in Mississippi

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 9 miles away.
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College baseball venues in the United States, Baseball venues in Mississippi, Jackson State Tigers baseball

WPBP-LP

104.5 (104.5 FM, "Power 104.5 The Pirate") is a low-power FM radio station licensed to serve the community of Pearl, Mississippi, and serving the Jackson, Mississippi metropolitan area. The station airs a hot adult contemporary format. It is owned by the City of Pearl, Mississippi.

Located at 32.2728, -90.1005 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Radio stations in Mississippi, Low-power FM radio stations in Mississippi, Hot adult contemporary radio stations in the United States