Cruisin’, catfish and Elvis
by Lynn Lofton
Published: January 30,2011
Tags: Add new tag, Catherine Lott, Debbie Brangenberg, Dr. Bob Neal, Malcolm White, Rachael Carter, Steve Anderson, Tom Van Hyning
Mississippi has a wealth of festivals in every nook and cranny of the state. But, do these myriad festivals which showcase our history, culture, heritage and people bring any wealth to the communities that host them? There seems to be no central clearing house tracking the economic impact of festivals. Dr. Bob Neal, senior economist [...]
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