Today's the Day!

We hope you're all getting geared up for Taste of Mississippi tonight! There will be an exciting addition to this year's event: a raffle for a pair of earrings donated by Albriton's Jewelers. All you have to do is fill out the information on the back of your Taste of Mississippi ticket and turn it in to a volunteer at the ticket entrance. The drawing will take place during the event, and the winner will be announced. You do not have to be present to win. (Please note, comp tickets do not have a raffle ticket on the back.)

Additional raffle tickets may be purchased at the event for $10 each, 6 tickets for $50 or 15 tickets for $100.These earrings would make a great Mother's Day gift! Here's the description: Ladies 18 kt white gold Bellarri multi-colored stones and diamond earrings. The waterfall of color accents peridot, citrine, garnet, rubelite, amethyst and blue topaz. Retail value is $2,075. You can view a picture of the earrings by going to our website.

Another announcement... We received a new live auction item on Friday. It's an Argentina Unlimited Dove Hunt Package by ARGOS Hunts. It includes lodging for 5 days/4 nights, all meals and beverages, translator, personal aide, world-renowned guide and spa option. The winner will be responsible for air transportation and ammunition. There is no time restriction on when this trip may be scheduled.

We're counting down the hours until tonight's event! You can purchase tickets in advance on our website until noon today or stop by one of our ticket locations, also listed on the website. Tickets are $80 at the door. We can't wait to see you there!