C.J. Skelton

Mississippi Welcomes Record 43.7 Million Visitors in 2023: New Economic Impact Study Highlights Tourism’s $17.5 Billion Contribution

At the Governor’s Conference on Tourism in Hattiesburg, Governor Tate Reeves today announced the release of Visit Mississippi’s annual Tourism Economic Contribution Report, revealing that the state welcomed a record 43.7 million visitors in 2023. This visitor volume has resulted in a record-breaking $17.5 billion contribution to Mississippi’s economy.

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Governor Reeves Appoints Jason D. Herring as District Attorney for the First Circuit Court District

Governor Tate Reeves today announced the appointment of Jason D. Herring of Saltillo as District Attorney for the First Circuit Court District, which covers Alcorn, Itawamba, Lee, Monroe, Pontotoc, Prentiss and Tishomingo Counties. This appointment fills a vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable John Weddle.

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New Broadband Expansion Projects Approved Totaling $21.6 Million

Governor Tate Reeves today announced that the Office of Broadband Expansion and Accessibility of Mississippi (BEAM) recently approved nine broadband expansion projects to be funded by the Capital Projects Fund (CPF). These nine projects will provide $21.6 million of grant funding to expand internet service to approximately 12,300 households in communities across the state.

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