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Whether you’re new to the metro or are looking for something to do, the Jackson area features a number of vibrant public artworks you can soak in at your leisure.

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Photojournalist Acacia Clark is a native of Chicago, Ill., but has spent most of her life in Jackson, Miss. A graduate of Murrah High School, she freelances as a photojournalist and writer with the Mississippi Free Press, as well as  the Jackson Free Press. Some things that bring her joy include teaching and performing music, photography, food (cooking and restaurant exploring), watching sci-fi/thriller movies, and doing volunteer work with the deaf and hard of hearing.