MDNHA Currently Accepting Applications for Grant Program
The Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area (MDNHA) is now accepting applications for its Fall 2025 Festival/Event Grant Program. This cycle offers a unique opportunity for organizations to receive up to $5,000 in reimbursement funding for festivals and cultural heritage events that celebrate the rich and diverse traditions of the Mississippi Delta. “Cultural events are the […]
State’s Seafood Labeling Law Took Effect on July 1
Mississippi’s Seafood Labeling Law went into effect on July 1, under the direction of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) and the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR). As of July 1, all seafood, including shrimp, and crawfish sold in Mississippi—whether in grocery stores, seafood markets, restaurants or food trucks—must be clearly labeled […]
Callahan Receives Sportsman Award
The Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks recently named Ramon Callahan of Byram, MS received the Outstanding Mississippi Sportsman Award at the June Commission Meeting. With over three decades of service in forestry and wildlife conservation, Callahan has left a lasting mark on Mississippi’s land, wildlife, and the people who care about both. He was […]