Opening of Last Leg of I-269 – Will revolutionize travel and commerce in the region
By Becky Gillette It is hard to overstate the importance of the 1-269 corridor scheduled to open in October in Northwest Mississippi and part of Tennessee. The interstate that will bypass congested Memphis will connect 1-55 to 1-22 and 1-72. That will not only save time and fuel for travelers, but be a huge boon […]
Tourism Report Shows Revenue, Jobs Continue to Rise in Mississippi
Visitors spent $6.343 billion while visiting Mississippi in Fiscal Year 2017, the second-highest amount on record, according to the new Visit Mississippi Tourism Economic Impact Report. “Mississippi continues to attract visitors to destinations throughout our state,” said Gov. Phil Bryant. “These latest numbers show a healthy appetite for our world-class food, culture and hospitality.” […]