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Officials want more ”dirty’ money after successful events

Associated Press — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:35:08 +0000

CORINTH — The Crossroads Arena board hopes to attract more events while dirt is on the arena floor. The Daily Corinthian reports successful events such as the recent Motocross and Monster Truck shows sparked interest in other such attractions. The dirt will remain in the arena until the conclusion of the Lonestar Rodeo, which will [...]

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State accepting new travel permit for horse events

Associated Press — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 14:20:18 +0000

ACROSS MISSISSIPPI — Mississippi and Louisiana are among more than a dozen states participating in a new interstate travel permit for horse events. Officials say the Equine Interstate Event Permit allows horses and their owners to travel to events in participating states for six months. The permit can be used in lieu of a 30-day [...]

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Rodeo’s junior livestock sale sets all-time record

MBJ Staff — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:45:05 +0000

JACKSON — The 2012 Dixie National Sale of Junior Champions was the most successful sale to date, bringing in almost $300,000. The Dixie National Junior Livestock Show, held each February in Jackson, has concluded for the last 43 years with the sale of champion market animals. Philanthropic buyers have contributed more than $4.5 million throughout [...]

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