Mississippi’s America250 celebrations kicked off Thursday when Governor Tate Reeves signed a proclamation elevating the program that over the next year will recognize the people, history, and stories of the state.
Announcing the program at the Governor’s Mansion in Jackson, Reeves said Mississippi is the birthplace of America’s music, the first home of the heart transplant, and the center of the Civil Rights Movement.
“Mississippi plays a vital role in America’s history,” he said, noting the latest contributions by the Magnolia State includes advances in science and technology…