The two-day conference brings together professionals from across the events industry, including planners, venue managers, caterers, rental companies, designers, marketers, nonprofit leaders and corporate teams.
The effort is aimed at building support for Senate Bill 2614, which would give county law enforcement the authority to use radar for speed enforcement.
Mississippi has recorded an estimated 23 fire-related deaths so far this year. Officials said 17 of those deaths were linked to homes without working smoke alarms.
According to the Mississippi Department of Transportation, crews are continuing paving work as part of resurfacing and safety improvements expected to be completed in 2026.
Volunteers are packing food boxes this week as part of Extra Table’s annual March of the Mayors campaign, a statewide effort to fight hunger across Mississippi.
Two mobile sports betting bills proposing changes to the state’s gaming laws have passed through committee and are headed to the House for a full vote.
Topher’s on Hardy Street will close Feb. 7 after more than nine years in business. The building will be demolished to make way for a Chipotle Mexican Grill.
