Author: Staff Report

Today in History Today is Thursday, Oct. 8, the 282nd day of 2020. There are 84 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Oct. 8, 1871, the Great Chicago Fire erupted; fires also broke out in Peshtigo, Wisconsin, and in several communities... Read More.

Roots and Boots will appear live at the Mississippi State Fair tonight.  The group includes Aaron Tippin, Colin Raye, and Sammy Kershaw and they will be performing 90's electric throwdown. The event will be at the Budweiser stage at 7:30 pm. Admission is free... Read More.

Union Public Schools are offering free breakfast and lunch. According to the Union Public School District "this year UPSD is able to offer FREE breakfast and lunch to EVERY student. These are nutritious meals available to every student, regardless of paid lunch status. We... Read More.

The First Genuine MS store is launching in the new Trade Mart timed with the start of the Mississippi State Fair.  According to Agriculture and Commerce Commissioner Gipson, fairgoers will be able to shop and purchase from over 180 items grown, raised, crafted and... Read More.

Governor Reeves has released the following statement regarding Mississippi and Hurricane Delta."I have declared a State of Emergency for Hurricane Delta. Watch the weather reports and get prepared. We are tracking this closely and operators are getting ready for action. Prep for the worst.... Read More.

Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is reporting "that Hurricane Delta currently has maximum sustained winds of 105 mph, but is expected to strengthen once again as it tracks into the Gulf of Mexico today.Currently, the forecast indicates that stronger, hurricane force impacts will be felt... Read More.

Mississippi State Fair Activities And EventsFirst Responders Appreciation Day will be held on Wednesday, October 7, and as a special thank you, the Mississippi Fairgrounds will be offering free admission to all police officers, first responders, firefighters, healthcareworkers and medical professionals. Identification will be... Read More.

Today is Wednesday, Oct. 7, the 281st day of 2020. There are 85 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Oct. 7, 1996, Fox News Channel made its debut. On this date: In 1910, a major wildfire devastated the northern Minnesota towns of Spooner... Read More.

East Central Community College will hold a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, Oct.13th.  According to ECCC officials, the event will mark the beginning of construction on the new Thomas W. Carson Band Hall on campus.The 3 p.m. ceremony will be held at the future site... Read More.

Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson will officially open the gates to the 161st Mississippi State Fair with a ceremonial ribbon cutting at 5:00 p.m. today at Gate 1 located at the intersection of Jefferson and Amite Streets.Mississippi Fairgrounds Acting Director Michael Lasseter... Read More.

Today is first responders appreciation day at the Mississippi State Fair. According to state fair officials, admission is free for all police officers, first responders, firefighters, healthcare workers and medical professionals. Identification will be required at the gate. The day was established as a... Read More.