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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.