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Mississippi State Fair Activities and Events
Mississippi State Fair Activities And Events
First 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 in History, October 7th
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.
ECCC to Break Ground October 13th for New Thomas W. Carson Band Hall
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.
Ribbon Cutting Marks Grand Opening of The 161st Mississippi State Fair
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, Admission Free
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.
Chief Ben Signs Domestic Abuse Awareness Proclamation
Tribal Chief Cyrus Ben signed a proclamation yesterday declaring that October is Domestic Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month on the Choctaw Indian Reservation. Representatives of the Department of Family and Community Services were on hand to witness the signing.
Chief Ben said "thank you to... Read More.
Leake County Sheriff’s Department Reports Tractor Theft from Leake County Stockyard
A tractor has been stolen in Leake. According to the Leake County Sheriff's department, "the tractor was stolen from the Leake County stockyard on September 24th. It was then driven from the stockyard at Highway 16 going east on East Franklin street. A dark... Read More.
Kick’s Picks Week 5 winner:
While many struggled with this week’s slate of games of Kicks Picks Presented By Byars Furniture of Philadelphia, three entrants excelled in only missing one game. As they all missed the same game, we had to go to the final tiebreaker which is who... Read More.
