South Mississippi Fair boosts security with new tech systems

The South Mississippi Fair returns to Laurel this week, with security stepped up following last year’s shooting. Protec ...
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South Mississippi Fair enhances safety with state-of-the-art metal detectors

The South Mississippi Fair is back for its 105th edition starting Friday. While at the fair, some new policies are in place ...
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Schedule of events for Monday, the last day at the Mississippi State Fair

Commissioner Andy Gipson invites everyone to attend the 166th Mississippi State Fair and announced the schedule of events ...
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Nearly 500,000 attend 2025 Mississippi State Fair

The 2025 Mississippi State Fair has been deemed a success.This year's fair, promoted as "The Great American Mississippi State ...

Steady decrease in attendance at Mississippi State Fair

On Wednesday, Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced that this year’s Mississippi State Fair was a ...
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The Mississippi State Fair marks 166 years with Oct. 2 opening. What to know before you go

This article has been updated to correct an inaccuracy. The 166th Mississippi State Fair is just around the corner, and this year promises an extra special celebration of the beloved American ...
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2025 Mississippi State Fair opens gates to fairgoers

The 166th Mississippi State Fair opened its gates at 11:00 a.m. on October 2, 2025, at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds in Jackson. The fair runs from October 2-13, ...