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Realtors® Mary & Bill Watkins ~ Jackson Mississippi Real Estate

Jackson, Mississippi has been waiting for more universities to come to the area and now any adult wanting to further their education will soon have two more universities to choose from.

Recently, a Strayer University campus and a Tulane University satellite campus have been approved by the Mississippi Commission on College Accreditation to come to the areas of Jackson and Madison. The Strayer University campus will be located in Jackson while the Tulane University campus will be located in Madison. Both universities are approved for 2010.

Each university will cater to adult learners constructing their classes primarily around evenings and weekends.

The commission will now have to determine whether or not Strayer and Tulane are likely to have an adverse affect on the current market. This adverse effect stems from their focus on non-traditional students.

So far, the commission has given the universities one year of provisional authorization. They will then re-evaluate all their programs and decide whether they will grant them full state approval or not.

Metro Jackson, Mississippi currently has several schools of higher education, including Jackson State University, University of Mississippi School of Medicine, Mississippi College, Mississippi College School of Law, Health Sciences and Dental School, Millsaps College and Belhaven College.

And for students who are not quite old enough for the universities yet, there is the Jackson public school system which is operated by the Jackson Public School District and the Hinds County School District. These two districts combined operate nine high schools, 11 middle schools and 40 elementary schools. There is also a school for the blind, a school for the deaf, a Capital City Alternative School, a Career Academic Placement Program and a Youth Court School.

When in need of an alternative to public schooling, there is a great private school system with over 35 private programs for those thinking outside the box.

Jackson, Mississippi can be a wonderful place to further your education from beginning to end.

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Whether you live in Jackson, Mississippi or you're just visiting the area, you will never have a lack of activities to fill your free time. There is always something going on in Jackson. We have listed some of the upcoming highlights so no one misses out.

Scooper Bowl Flea Market & All You Can Eat Ice Cream Festival - May 16^th from 7 am to 2 pm at the Good Samaritan Center. A non-profit organization at the Good Samaritan Center will be holding this annual event, so don't miss out.

Icons From the Collection - May 30^th from 10 am to 5 pm at the Mississippi Museum of Art. The gallery has gathered a huge collection of paintings, prints, drawings, sculptures, photographs and other artwork to display from many famous artists, including Elizabeth Catlett, James Abbott McNeil Whistler, Georgia O'Keeffe, John Sloan and many more. This artwork is changed periodically, so make sure you see this collection before it's changed out.

Raoul Dufy: A Celebration of Beauty - June 11^th from 10 am to 8 pm at the Mississippi Museum of Art. You won't want to miss this great art display. Raoul Dufy's expressive style of painting has captivated people around the world since the early 20th century.

We hope you get to enjoy these highlighted activities as they occur. Each one will be fun, informative and something the whole family can enjoy together.

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Many people don't know this, but our nation celebrates a National Tourism Week once a year. This year, National Tourism Week is May 9 through May 17. Therefore, Jackson, Mississippi will be celebrating in style.

This is the perfect opportunity for visitors to come and see what a great community Jackson, Mississippi is. For those who are planning on relocating to Jackson, this event is even more perfect for you. Visitors will get to tour the city and see all that Jackson has to offer.

Here is the schedule for National Tourism Week in Jackson, Mississippi.

Saturday, May 9 - National Train Day Celebration at Union Station at 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday, May 13 - Traditional "Wear Red" Day and Company's Coming to the City with Soul Clean Up/Fix Up Day at 9:00 a.m.

Friday, May 15 - Soul Day at the Vicksburg Welcome Center and Downtown Jackson Trolley Tour from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 17 - Plunge into Tourism at the Jackson Zoo from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

National Tourism Week will be a great week to be in Jackson, Mississippi, so don't miss out. There's just no better way to sample the south.

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As I began my career as an adult, I left college with a Real Estate BS degree . I then had a 2 year Air Force adventure flying F-4's in Vietnam. I returned to the states and took a Job in Banking as a REO officer. Literally translated meant I was responsible for making their Real Estate Lending Mistakes go away. Many times over the years I negotiated with owners to modify their loan agreements so that they could retain ownership. Short sales came about when a deep depression in Real Estate Values developed and Lenders struggled to minimize their Loses. Since 1968 I have been a Licensed Real Estate Broker. This past year I became a Certified Loan Modification Specialist, and a Certified Short Sale Specialist. I am uniquely qualified to help clients resolve their Real Estate Problems.

As real estate professionals serving the Ridgeland, Mississippi area, we have to boast about what a wonderful, charming community Ridgeland is. Since 2007, Ridgeland has been one of Mississippi's fastest growing real estate communities offering southern charm and modern-day business amenities. The community offers the perfect mixture of great neighborhoods, a developing economy, superior schools, wonderful parks and, best of all, it's within close proximity to Jackson, Mississippi. Ridgeland also enjoys a mild climate nearly year-round with plenty of sunshine to go around too.

Ridgeland offers the finest school system in the state of Mississippi. The community is served by the Madison County School System, which is made up of one elementary school, one middle school and one high school. Each school has received a performance classification of 5, the highest achievement level a school can get. So, if education is important for you, then Ridgeland public schools are perfect for your children. And for parents who prefer private schooling as an alternative, there are two viable options in the area that are some of Mississippi's most academically acclaimed schools.

When it comes to fun and recreation, Ridgeland won't disappoint, the community is full of activities for the whole family to enjoy. Many attractions can be found throughout Ridgeland, such as sports fields and tennis centers, playgrounds, trails, green space for open play, recreation centers, senior center and more. All are some of the finest facilities in the state.

Take a trip to Natchez Trace Parkway, a 444 mile long National Park located in Ridgeland, Mississippi. It's the state's own little national treasure with many recreational opportunities. Or, visit the Ross Barnett Reservoir, where you'll find a haven for many outdoor water adventures in its 33,000 acre wonderland.

There are also several places to visit with inside recreation, such as museums, craft centers, malls, sports centers and more. Ridgeland even has many great places for shopping and some of the best restaurants you'll find in Mississippi.

Ridgeland, Mississippi real estate really has everything anyone could want or need to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle. Come for a visit to see Ridgeland for yourself.

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