Today we’re chatting with, Craig Ray, former Director of Visit Mississippi about his time with the agency, his favorite events and festivals around the state and future plans… Plus, we’ll also let you know what’s happening around your neck of the woods! Stay tuned, buckle up and hold on tight for your Next Stop MS!
Next Stop, Mississippi is your on-air source for information about upcoming events and attractions across the state. Get to know the real Mississippi! Each week the show's hosts, Germaine Flood, Jay White and Kamel King, Tourism Development Bureau Manger with Visit Mississippi, will highlight well-known and unknown places in Mississippi with the best food, parks, music and arts. They'll not only tell you what's going on in your neck of the woods, but also share the history and people behind the markets, sporting events, concerts, fairs and festivals all over Mississippi. Hear the personal stories and traditions behind that favorite event you attend each year on Next Stop, Mississippi. 
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Next Stop MS | Visit Mississippi w/ Craig Ray

Next Stop, Mississippi is your on-air source for information about upcoming events and attractions across the state. Get to know the real Mississippi! Each week the show's hosts, Kamel King (Visit Mississippi) and Germaine Flood highlight well-known and unknown places in Mississippi with the best food, parks, music and arts.
They’ll not only tell you what’s going on in your neck of the woods but also share the history and people behind the markets, sporting events, concerts, fairs and festivals all over Mississippi. Hear the personal stories and traditions behind that favorite event you attend each year. You never know where they’ll stop, but the adventure always starts with a turn of the dial to Next Stop, Mississippi, airing Friday mornings at 10 am on MPB Think Radio.
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Today, we’re swinging by Ridgeland to check out the 2024 Snappy Sync Soiree and Firefly Tours, at the Bill Waller Craft Center, May 16th through the 19th, we’ll also check in live with Germaine at the MPB Antique Showcase in Natchez, in addition to hearing her convo with Veteran NPR host Rachel Martin, around the launch of her new podcast "Wild Card with Rachel Martin," then we’re off to Starkville for the world’s largest wiener dog race, The 2024 Starkville Derby, happening May 4th… and of course, we’ll check out what’s happening around your neck of the woods! Stay tuned, buckle up and hold on tight for your Next Stop MS!
Next Stop, Mississippi is your #1 on-air source for information about upcoming events and attractions across the state. Get to know the real Mississippi! Each week the show's hosts, Germaine Flood and Kamel King, Tourism Development Bureau Manger with Visit Mississippi, highlight well-known and unknown places in Mississippi with the best food, parks, music and arts. They'll not only tell you what's going on in your neck of the woods, but also share the history and people behind the markets, sporting events, concerts, fairs and festivals all over Mississippi. Hear the personal stories and traditions behind that favorite event you attend each year on Next Stop, Mississippi. Check out our Sipp Events calendar to help plan your next trip! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Next Stop MS | Snappy Sync Soiree and Firefly Tours, "Wild Card with Rachel Martin" from NPR, & 2024 Starkville "Weiner Dog" Derby

We’re toting our family heirlooms and antiques to Natchez for our first stop at MPB’s Antique Showcase at the Natchez Convention Center, May 3rd – 4th, then we’ll check out what’s happening around your neck of the woods before our final stops in Jackson to check out the annual Kentucky Derby Party hosted by the Friends of the USA IBC before we celebrate the Midtown District at MIDFEST 2024, Saturday May 4th! Stay tuned, buckle up and hold on tight for your Next Stop, Mississippi!
Next Stop, Mississippi is your #1 on-air source for information about upcoming events and attractions across the state. Get to know the real Mississippi! Each week the show's hosts, Germaine Flood and Kamel King, Tourism Development Bureau Manger with Visit Mississippi, highlight well-known and unknown places in Mississippi with the best food, parks, music and arts. They'll not only tell you what's going on in your neck of the woods, but also share the history and people behind the markets, sporting events, concerts, fairs and festivals all over Mississippi. Hear the personal stories and traditions behind that favorite event you attend each year on Next Stop, Mississippi. Check out our Sipp Events calendar to help plan your next trip! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Next Stop MS | Antique Showcase - Natchez, USA IBC Kentucky Derby Party & MIDFEST 2024

ELISE NEAL Presents: Light's Camera Action-An Acting Master Class
Elise Neal presents an exclusive acting Master Class at Saturday, April 20th at Spotlight Productions Inc. Get ready to dive deep into the world of acting and learn from a seasoned pro. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned actor, this event is perfect for anyone looking to improve their craft. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn from one of the best in the business. On this bonus Next Stop, Mississippi, she discusses it all with MPB hosts, Germaine Flood, Java Chatman & Kamel King with Visit Mississippi. 
Date and time Saturday, April 20 · 12 - 2pm CDT
Location Spotlight Productions Inc. 649 North 2nd Street Memphis, TN 38107
Elise Demetria Neal is an American actress. In 1997, she made her big break appearing in three films, Rosewood, Money Talks and Scream 2. From 1998 to 2002, Neal starred as Yvonne Hughley in the ABC/UPN sitcom The Hughleys. Other film appearances include Mission to Mars, Hustle & Flow and Logan. Wikipedia 
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Next Stop MS Pit-Stop | Elise Neal Presents: Lights Camera Action-An Acting Master Class

Today, the wheels on the bus do go round and round for our first stop at the 27th Annual Double Decker Arts Festival in Oxford, happening April 26th – 27th, then we’re off to have a Family Fun Day in Columbus with MPB, happening at the Mississippi University for Women, tomorrow April 20th… before our epic final stop in Memphis, for award winning actress, Elise Neal’s: Lights, Camera, Action – An Acting Master Class, at Spotlight Productions, happening tomorrow, April 20th and she’ll be joining us via Zoom! And of course, we’ll let you know what’s happening around your neck of the woods! Stay tuned, buckle up and hold on tight for your Next Stop MS!
Next Stop, Mississippi is your #1 on-air source for information about upcoming events and attractions across the state. Get to know the real Mississippi! Each week the show's hosts, Germaine Flood and Kamel King, Tourism Development Bureau Manger with Visit Mississippi, highlight well-known and unknown places in Mississippi with the best food, parks, music and arts. They'll not only tell you what's going on in your neck of the woods, but also share the history and people behind the markets, sporting events, concerts, fairs and festivals all over Mississippi. Hear the personal stories and traditions behind that favorite event you attend each year on Next Stop, Mississippi. Check out our Sipp Events calendar to help plan your next trip! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Next Stop MS | 27th Annual Double Decker Arts Festival, MPB Family Fun Day-Columbus & Elise Neal Presents: Lights Camera Action-An Acting Master Class,

Today we’re On the Road at the 21st Annual Juke Joint Festival, happening Thursday April 11th through Sunday April 14th in the heart of Clarksdale! We’re live from the Collective Seed & Supply Co. Downtown, we’ll chat with Commander-in-Chief of Cathead Delta Blues & Folk Arts, Roger Stolle, we’ll also chat with Sunflower & Bolivar County Representative, Robert Sanders, before sit-downs with the Collective Seed & Supply Co. & Travelers Hotel owner, Ann Williams and the Director of Visit Clarksdale, Bubba O’Keefe! Plus, we’ll also let you know what else is happening around your neck of the woods. So, stay tuned, buckle up and hold on tight for your Next Stop, MS!
Next Stop, Mississippi is your #1 on-air source for information about upcoming events and attractions across the state. Get to know the real Mississippi! Each week the show's hosts, Germaine Flood and Kamel King, Tourism Development Bureau Manger with Visit Mississippi, highlight well-known and unknown places in Mississippi with the best food, parks, music and arts. They'll not only tell you what's going on in your neck of the woods, but also share the history and people behind the markets, sporting events, concerts, fairs and festivals all over Mississippi. Hear the personal stories and traditions behind that favorite event you attend each year on Next Stop, Mississippi. Check out our Sipp Events calendar to help plan your next trip! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Next Stop MS | Visit Mississippi w/ Craig Ray

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