News Releases
03.28.2024 - Mississippi Main Street Hosts Main Street Day at the Capitol:
JACKSON, Miss. (March 28, 2024) – The Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) hosted Main Street Day at the Mississippi State Capitol to celebrate 40 years of community and economic development success throughout...
03.18.2024 - MMSA Announces Jim Miller as Executive Director:
The Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) announces that Jim Miller of Madison, Miss. has been named the Executive Director of the statewide economic development organization. In this role,...
03.07.2024 - USDA to Fund Real Estate Game Plan Project in Mississippi:
USDA RURAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE TO FUND MISSISSIPPI REAL ESTATE REDEVELOPMENT GAMEPLAN PROJECT IN 18 MAIN STREET COMMUNITIES JACKSON, Miss. (March 7, 2024) –The Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) has received funding...
11.28.2023 - MMSA Announces 2024 Training and Event Calendar:
One of the most important ways MMSA helps local Main Street programs is by providing opportunities for training and professional development throughout the year. These trainings and events provide important...
11.16.2023 - Thomas Gregory leaves Association in Strong Standing:
GREGORY LEAVES ASSOCIATION IN STRONG STANDING JACKSON, Miss. (Nov. 16, 2023)—The Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) announces that MMSA Executive Director has accepted another position in his hometown of Greenwood,...
10.26.2023 - Mississippi Main Street Receives Two Planning Awards:
Statewide organization awarded Best Small Area Plan and Best Public Outreach Project by APA Mississippi for the second year. JACKSON, Miss. (Oct. 26, 2023)—The Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) has...
09.18.2023 - Vicksburg to Host Destination Downtown in 2024:
VICKSBURG TO HOST DESTINATION DOWNTOWN (Vicksburg, Mississippi): Vicksburg has been selected as Mississippi's host city for Destination Downtown on September 11-13, 2024. A partnership between Main Street...
07.12.2023 - USDA Rural Partners Network to Fund Placemaking Project in 11 Main Street Communities:
JACKSON, Miss. (July 12, 2023) –The Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) has received funding from the USDA Rural Partners Network to fund the Place: Map + Design + Build Project in 11 rural Main...
06.29.2023 - New Officers, Members elected to 2023-2024 MMSA Board of Directors:
JACKSON, Miss. (June 29, 2023) – A new executive committee, two at-large board members, and a directors' representative have been elected to the Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) Board of Directors to...
06.20.2023 - Mississippi Main Street Announces 2023 Award Winners:
The Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) celebrated achievements of Mississippi Main Street communities at the Annual Awards Luncheon at The South Warehouse in downtown Jackson. The Annual Awards...
