The Mississippi Main Street Blog

Main Street Directors Spotted with Alton Brown!

Food Network Celebrity Chef Alton Brown was in Mississippi last week to sign copies of his new book, Feasting on Asphalt. Several Main Street directors were able to attend his book signing at Turnrow Books in Greenwood after Manager Training on April 25. Just another day in the lives of our fabulous MS Main Street Directors! (Shown at Top: Judy Griffith and Cheryl Bourne of Columbia, MS; Middle: Stacy Pair of Gulfport and Jan Miller of Columbus; Bottom: Jan flirting with Alton)

Mississippi Tour Guide published

The "2008 Mississippi Tour Guide" is now available from the Mississippi Development Authority Tourism Division and the Mississippi Tourism Association. The new guide offers the most up-to-date information to help plan for travel in Mississippi.

The guide provides lodging alternatives, including bed and breakfast inns, resorts, hotels and campgrounds as well as dining options. Sample itineraries are included and local contact information is provided.

The tour guide is free and may be ordered by calling toll-free 1-866-SEE-MISS, by visiting a Mississippi Welcome Center or visiting www.visitmississippi.org/.