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Jackson, Mississippi


 

Jackson is the capital and largest city in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2000 census, its population is 184,256. The Jackson metropolitan area, including its suburbs and Hinds, Madison, Rankin, Copiah, and Simpson counties, has a population of 510,000. Jackson is one of the county seats of Hinds County; Raymond is the other county seat. The city has self-styled itself as "The Best of the New South," and "The Bold, New City." Frank Melton is the current mayor of Jackson.

Former Professional Sports Teams

  • Baseball
  • Previously Jackson was home to the Jackson Diamond Kats of the independent Texas-Louisiana League (2000), the Jackson Generals, former AA affiliate of the Houston Astros (1991-1999), and the Jackson Mets, former AA affiliate of the New York Mets (1975-1990).
  • Hockey
  • Jackson Bandits -- Minor League Hockey Team -- East Coast Hockey League
  • Soccer
  • Jackson Calypso -- Women's Soccer
  • Jackson Rockers -- Men's Soccer
  • Football
  • Mississippi Pride -- Regional Football League
  • Jackson CFL Team -- Canadian Football League entry; moved from Las Vegas to Jackson, but never played