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Jackson

Jackson, the state capital, is a rapidly growing urban center situated in the heart of the Sunbelt. In addition to serving as the political center, Jackson is also the social and cultural capital of the state.

The Mississippi Arts Center, in downtown Jackson, was opened to the public in 1978. Encompassed in this contemporary facility is the Mississippi Museum of Art, the Russell C. Davis Planetarium, and the City Auditorium for the performing arts, site of the International Ballet Competition in 1979, 1982, 1986, 1990, and 1994, the only such competitions held in the United States. Local audiences see regular performances by Ballet Magnificat and the Atlanta Ballet. The Jackson Symphony Orchestra and the Mississippi Opera provide different dimensions of entertainment while visiting and local stage groups such as New Stage Theatre perform classical and modern plays for theatre aficionados.

For those who enjoy rock and country and Western music, the ten thousand seat Mississippi Coliseum has a frequent schedule of big name entertainment groups. Jackson and Mississippi offer many opportunities for outdoor recreation. Located just fifteen minutes north of the Medical Center, a thirty thousand acre reservoir has excellent facilities for boating, sailing and fishing. Due to the excellent climate, the Jackson Yacht Club conducts multi-class sail boat races on the reservoir year-round. Also, there are dozens of accessible state parks where campers can enjoy canoeing, boating and hiking. The South with its mild winters is ideal for athletic pastimes. Tennis, golf and racquetball facilities are all located near the Medical Center campus. A local health club provides an Olympic swimming pool, aerobic classes, Nautilus machines, racquet sports and an outdoor jogging trail. For those interested in team sports, city softball leagues provide an opportunity for residents and staff to socialize and compete as a unit in an organized well- run system. A modern YMCA is only minutes from the complex and offers recreational facilities for both males and females.

Mississippi Golf Courses

With the temperate climate, outdoor recreation is possible all year. Smith-Wills Baseball Stadium is the site of AA baseball. For college football enthusiasts, the Mississippi Memorial Stadium, just across the street from the Medical Center campus, attracts some of the nation's greatest teams. Mississippi State, Ole Miss, and Jackson State University all play first-rate football schedules. Alabama, Grambling, Tennessee and LSU have all played recently in Jackson.

The distinctive Southern life style, both present day and antebellum, is a cultural and historical experience which makes a lasting impression on those who visit the historic landmarks. The mansions of Natchez, the Natchez Trace, Vicksburg National Military Park and Mynelle Gardens in Jackson evoke strong sentiments of generations past. Natchez and close by Vicksburg also offer the entertainment and glitter of casino gambling. The Mississippi Gulf Coast and barrier islands are just two and a half hours away, easily accessible for a weekend of beach fun, deep sea fishing or casino gambling. Bourbon Street, Fat City, the Garden District and the Superdome of New Orleans are just a quick three-hour trip away directly south on I-55. Finally, such events as The Delta Blues Festival, Jubilee Jam and the Red Beans and Rice Festival are held annually in Mississippi.

For information about Jackson's School System, click here: http://www.misshomes.com/community/tricountyschools.html.

Madison

Madison, located approximately ten miles north of downtown Jackson in Madison County, is one of Mississippi's fastest growing cities. With a population of 12,000, the city has experienced rapid growth in the last twenty years. Growth and prosperity go hand in hand in Madison - the city has the highest per capital income of any city in Mississippi. The city places a premium on aesthetics with many protective covenants and ordinances limiting the size of business signs and providing architectural review procedures.

Madison also affords residents easy access to some of the finest health care facilities in the state, located in Jackson. St. Catherine's Village is one of several retirement centers.

Visitors can enjoy the Madison County Cultural Center and the Simmons Arboretum within the city. Outdoor enthusiasts have easy access to the 33,000 acre Ross Barnett Reservoir and a portion of the beautiful Natchez Trace Parkway, which runs through Madison County. Madison is the home of four quality golf courses, including Annadale. This is a Jack Nicklaus-designed course is a regular stop on the PGA tour, bringing thousands of sport fans from across the state and nation to Madison for the Deposit Guaranty Golf Classic.

Property taxes are calculated based on the assessed home value and taxed at millage rates for municipalities, school districts, and in some cases, special tax assessments. A millage is equal to 1/10 of one cent. A homestead exemption can be exercised by the homeowner. For example, a home valued at $100,000 in the city would have an approximate annual property tax of $955.80.

For more information on Madison, click here! http://www.misshomes.com/community/madison.html.

Ridgeland

Ridgeland is Madison County's largest city with a population of 15,000. The commerical hub of the county, Ridgeland is home of Northpark Mall which houses McRaes, Dillards, JC Penney and many other national and local retail stores. Ridgeland is also the home of a wide range of businesses that include a variety of specialty shops and restaurants. Ridgeland is located approximately ten miles north of downtown Jackson and three miles south of Madison. A number of retirement and assisted living communities are located in the city. Ridgeland is part of the Madison County School District.

Property taxes are calculated based on the assessed home value and taxed at millage rates for municipalities, school districts, and in some cases, special tax assessments. A millage is equal to 1/10 of one cent. A homestead exemption can be exercised by the homeowner. For example, a home valued at $100,000 in the city would have an approximate annual property tax of $858.10.

For more information on Ridgeland, click here! http://www.misshomes.com/community/ridgeland.html.

Madison County Schools:

• Attendance as % of enrollment: 96.92.
• Pupil/ Teacher Ratio: 16.49.
• % of Teachers with Advanced Degrees: 27.53.
• Number of Gifted Program Teachers: 10.72.
• % of Special Education Students: 9.80.
• Graduation Rate (%): 82.92.
• Mean ACT Score: 21.2.
• Total Schools: 12.
• Teachers: 371.
• Students: 8,027.

Click here for more information on Madison County Schools: http://www2.mdek12.state.ms.us/4500/.

Brandon

Brandon is the county seat of Rankin County, one of the state's most prosperous counties with a 2.3 percent unemployment rate and an average household income in excess of $40,000. Once known as a bedroom community for the Jackson metro area, the city of fifteen thousand is growing with new business, residential and government development. East Metropolitan Center, the county's 1,230 acre industrial park, is under development in Brandon. A $14 million county justice center will be built on Government Street to house the county's courts, law enforcement, and a new jail. The city is served by Rankin County Schools that boasts a Level 5 accreditation rating by the Department of Education, the state's highest rating. The city features one of the top recreational facilities in the state, one hundred acre Shiloh Park, which hosts many baseball and soccer state and regional tournaments. The park was recently expanded to include seventeen baseball and softball fields and six soccer fields along with batting cages, walking trails, playground equipment, and picnic facilities.

Property taxes are calculated based on the assessed home value and taxed at millage rates for municipalities, school districts, and in some cases, special tax assessments. A millage is equal to 1/10 of one cent. A homestead exemption can be exercised by the homeowner. For example, a home valued at $100,000 in the city would have an approximate annual property tax of $936.60.

For more information on Rankin County Schools, click here! http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/districts/rankin.htm.

Check out these links for more information:

• Metro Jackson Convention and Visitors Bureau

• City of Ridgeland

• City of Madison

• Madison County Schools

• Mississippi Universities

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