A successful boycott could have a large financial impact for Jackson and the state. The capital city's largest annual event last year drew more than 500,000 attendees.
Mississippi Democratic Party calls for boycott of state fair after Gipson’s Trump rally by Geoff Pender, Mississippi Today June 10, 2024 The Mississippi Democratic Party on Monday called for a boycott of this year's state fair after state Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson held a support rally for former President Donald Trump last week.
Previously, Pender served as Politics and Investigative Editor at The Clarion Ledger, where he also penned a popular political column. While at The Clarion Ledger, Pender helped lead digital transformation for the legacy publication, while overseeing watchdog news teams and government reporting. He previously served as an investigative reporter and political editor at the Sun Herald, where he was a member of the Pulitzer Prize-winning team for Hurricane Katrina coverage.
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