News Releases
07.13.2026 - Mississippi Sales Tax Holiday offers financial relief for families, retailers:
Mississippi shoppers are expected to flood retail stores this weekend as the state’s annual sales tax holiday offers a critical break for families, teachers and local businesses ahead...
07.02.2026 - NEW OFFICERS, MEMBERS ELECTED TO 2026-2027 MISSISSIPPI MAIN STREET BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
JACKSON, Miss. (July 1, 2026) – A new executive committee, three at-large board members, and a directors' representative have been elected to the Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) Board of Directors to...
06.17.2026 - MISSISSIPPI MAIN STREET ANNOUNCES 2026 STATEWIDE AWARD WINNERS:
Media Contact: Lila Winfield, Marketing and Outreach Specialist Phone: 601-339-2042; Email: [email protected] MISSISSIPPI MAIN STREET ANNOUNCES 2026 STATEWIDE AWARD WINNERS JACKSON, Miss. (June 16, 2026) – The Mississippi...
05.13.2026 - Announcing 2026 Nationally Accredited Main Street Communities in Mississippi:
JACKSON, Miss. (May 13, 2026) – The following Main Street communities in Mississippi have been designated as Nationally Accredited Main Street programs for meeting rigorous performance standards. Each year, Main...
05.13.2026 - Mississippi Invests $10M in Main Street Revitalization to Boost Local Economies and Tourism:
As communities across the country prepare to celebrate National Small Business Week, National Travel and Tourism Week, and National Historic Preservation Month, Mississippi offers a timely example of how investment...
04.10.2026 - No. 1: Best Small Town in the South Though it’s home to Mississippi State University, Starkville is much more than just a college town. You’ll find a thriving arts scene, multiple historic districts,:
From USA 10BEST: No. 1: Best Small Town in the South Though it's home to Mississippi State University, Starkville is much more than just a college town. You'...
04.10.2026 - GOVERNOR APPROVES $10M FOR MISSISSIPPI MAIN STREET REVITALIZATION GRANT PROGRAM:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Lila Winfield, Marketing and Outreach Specialist Phone: 601-339-2042; Email: [email protected] JACKSON, Miss. (April 10, 2026) — On April 7, Gov. Tate Reeves...
04.09.2026 - Ocean Springs Recognized as a Top 10 “Best Small-Town Cultural Scene”by USA TODAY 10BEST:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ocean Springs Recognized as a Top 10 “Best Small-Town Cultural Scene” by USA TODAY 10BEST Ocean Springs, MS – April 9, 2026 — The Ocean Springs Chamber...
03.20.2026 - MISSISSIPPI MAIN STREET ASSOCIATION AND MISSISSIPPI HILLS NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA TO FUND ROADMAPS TO REVITALIZATION FOR FOUR MAIN STREET COMMUNITIES IN HILLS REGION:
JACKSON, Miss. (March 18, 2026) – The Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) and the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area (MHNHA) have partnered to implement the Roadmaps to Revitalization initiative in...
03.05.2026 - MISSISSIPPI MAIN STREET ASSOCIATION HOLDS MAIN STREET DAY AT THE CAPITOL, LEGISLATIVE LUNCHEON:
JACKSON, Miss. — March 4, the Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) held a press conference at the Mississippi State Capitol to thank legislators for the community and economic development...
