Local Resources
Take a look at some of the great things Brandon, Madison, Pearl, Ridgeland, Flowood, and Jackson have to offer. These resources are designed to help you move and get settled, and to acquaint you with the area after your move.
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| My Blog | |
| Pat's Real Estate Blog - These articles represent daily experiences, activities, and things to do around the metro. | |
| Area Information | |
| City of Brandon - History of Brandon, city government, calendar of events, and school information. | |
| City of Flowood - Learn about the history, culture and growth of Flowood. | |
| City of Ridgeland - The official website of Ridgeland: Doing business, living in, and entertainment in Ridgeland. | |
| City of Madison - Official website of Madison the city. | |
| Florence MS - From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia | |
| City of Jackson - Official website of Jackson, MS. Visitors can access information on city parks, the Jackson Zoo, museums, and local attractions. | |
| City of Pearl - Learn about the city of Pearl, the "Crossroads of the South". | |
| City of Canton - Learn about Canton, the county seat for Madison County, home of the semi-annual Canton Flea Market. | |
| Clarion Ledger Newspaper - Daily newspaper of the Jackson Metro area. | |
| Local ABC affiliate - WAPT | |
| Local CBS affiliate - WJTV | |
| Local NBC affiliate - WLBT | |
| Blair E. Batson Children's Hospital - | |
| Lowest Gas Prices in Metro - Know where to go to find the best gas prices in the Jackson metro area. | |
| Public Library System - Information on the local libraries | |
Community Information - free community profiles
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| Windward Bluff Community - View some of the homes and townhomes for sale in Windward Bluff, a waterfront community on the Ross Barnett Reservoir. Upscale clubhouse and pool overlooks the reservoir. | |
| Castlewoods Homeowners Association - Castlewoods HOA has over 1200 residents and is growing! | |
| MS Braves Baseball - Get directions to Trustmark Park, buy tickets, check out the schedule and player stats for the MS Braves. | |
| Schools | |
| Lists of Schools Colleges & Universities in Metro Jackson - This page links to public and private schools and universities in our three counties. | |
| Brandon Public Schools - Link to Brandon schools within the Rankin County School District. | |
| Jackson Academy - Preschool through 12th grade, located on Ridgewood Road in Jackson. | |
| Madison Central High School - Website for Madison County, MS High School. | |
| Madison County Schools - School resourses for Madison County, MS | |
| Hinds County School District - Listings and geographical district of schools as well as test scores in Hinds County. | |
| Pearl School District - Includes links for elementary, middle and high schools within Pearl district. | |
| Rankin County School District - Information and listing of schools in Rankin County. | |
| Florence MS Schools - As part of the Rankin County School District, Florence has two elementary schools, one middle school and one high school. | |
| McLaurin Elem. and High School - McLaurin Elementary and McLaurin High School is part of the Rankin County School District. | |
School Information - free school profiles
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| MS Department of Education - | |
| Great Schools website - Search area schools for test scores, ratings, enrollment, etc. | |
| Metro Economy | |
| Major Employers - Major employers in Metro Jackson (source MS Chamber of Commerce). | |
| Jackson MS Convention & Visitor's Bureau - The official website of Jackson's Convention and Visitor's Bureau | |
| Madison County Chamber of Commerce - The Madison County Chamber services the Cities of Madison, Ridgeland, Flora, and Canton. | |
| Rankin County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber of Commerce info for seven incorporated cities in Rankin County, including Brandon, Pearl, Flowood, and Florence. | |
| Foreclosures | |
| HUD Foreclosures in MS - Find HUD Homes for sale in the Metro area | |
| Fannie Mae Foreclosures - Search Fannie Mae (conventional) foreclosures anywhere in the U.S. Let me know if you need a Realtor referral in a market other than the Metro Jackson area. | |
| Freddie Mac Foreclosures - Search Freddie Mac Foreclosures in the Metro area | |
| VA Foreclosures in MS - Search VA foreclosures in the Metro area | |
| Golf | |
| Castlewoods Golf Course - Read about the championship golf course located off Lakeland Drive in Brandon. | |
| Patrick Farms Golf Club - Directions, calendar of events, fees, specials and more. | |
| Ross Barnett Reservoir | |
| Ross Barnett Reservoir - Fantastic 38,000 acre man made reservoir managed by the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District and 17,000 acres of waterfront property surrounding the lake. | |
| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars from The Weather Channel. | |
| Tax Information | |
| First-time homeowners - | |
| Homeowner deductions information - | |
| How to report moving expenses - IRS Publication on reporting moving expenses | |
| Rankin County MS Official Website - Public access to land records, public officials, county departments, and more. | |
| Selling your home - Information from the IRS on selling your home. | |
| Relocation Links | |
| Relocation Services - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of information to help with every aspect of your move, or tell me where you're headed and I can connect you with the top agent in your new area. | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
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| Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world! | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| Maps | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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