Mississippi Main Street Association

05/29/2026

‼️ LAST CALL for General Sponsorships for MMSA's Annual Awards Luncheon!

Celebrate with us the accomplishments of our Main Street communities! You can become a General Sponsor for this year's Awards Luncheon with the link below! General Sponsorships are $250. Thank you for your support of Mississippi Main Street Association!

Become a General Sponsor: https://form.jotform.com/261196490837164

05/29/2026

There is so much to discover about historic preservation, including the history of the preservation movement itself. Historic Preservation Month is a time to celebrate the places, stories, and traditions that connect us to our past and shape our communities today. At the federal level, historic preservation provides valuable tools that help protect the places that matter most, not only to our local communities but to our nation as well. Some of these tools include the following:

National Historic Preservation Act
Section 106
Section 4(f) of the U.S. Department of Transportation Act of 1966
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
The National Register of Historic Places
The National Park Service
State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPOs)
Tribal Historic Preservation Offices (THPOs)
The Antiquities Act of 1906
Federal Historic Tax Credit



LEARN MORE: https://savingplaces.org/stories/preservation-basics

From Main Street America:

Find Your State Historic Preservation Office, National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers
NPS Technical Preservation Resources, National Park Service

05/29/2026

05/28/2026

We’re so glad to be visiting several of our state’s downtowns as we work through Downtown Roadmap refreshes funded by ARC! This on-site visit was in downtown Batesville.


Batesville Main Street Program Appalachian Regional Commission

05/27/2026

SAVE THE DATE!

Mississippi Municipal League Conference is coming up! On June 29, join us for "Advanced Community Development", and on June 30, join us for "Advanced Economic and Community Development Case Study" with Dr. Rachael Carter!

See you there!

05/26/2026

Next for Historic Preservation Month is the Old Biloxi Library!

This historic 1924 Mission-style building has stood the test of time, even surviving Hurricane Katrina. In 2026, it was most recently leased to the Biloxi Yacht Club, continuing its story as a valued part of the community.

Mississippi Heritage Trust Preservation Curriculum: https://www.mississippiheritage.com/preservation-curriculum

05/25/2026

Our next Historic Preservation Month feature is the Biloxi Saenger Theater! 🎥

Constructed in July 1928 and opened in January 1929, this iconic landmark has been a highlight of Biloxi’s cultural history for nearly a century. The Saenger is currently undergoing its latest renovation and is expected to reopen in June 2026, ready to welcome a new generation of performances and memories!

Mississippi Heritage Trust Preservation Curriculum: https://www.mississippiheritage.com/preservation-curriculum


Downtown Main Street Biloxi

05/23/2026

Our next feature for Historic Preservation Month highlights the Rex Theatre in Starkville, MS!

Located on Main Street, this historic building has long been a cornerstone of the community and a reminder of Starkville’s cultural past. We are so glad to be able to share with you the places that help tell our story!

Mississippi Heritage Trust Preservation Curriculum: https://www.mississippiheritage.com/preservation-curriculum


Downtown Starkville

05/22/2026

Individual Award and General Sponsorships are available for the 2026 Annual Awards Luncheon!

To be recognized as a 2026 Annual Awards Sponsor, please complete the Sponsor Form by Friday, May 29.

🎉 Become a Sponsor: https://form.jotform.com/261196490837164

Please also reserve your seat or table by Friday, June 5. Individual tickets are $60, and tables of eight are $480. Priority seating will be given to those who reserve tables early.

🌟 Reserve Now: https://pci.jotform.com/form/261196726443159

We look forward to seeing you there!

05/21/2026

Another successful Deep Dive on the books!

Thank you to our speaker, Dr. Rachael Carter, for speaking on "Evaluating your Impact" to our local directors. Also, a large thank you to Downtown Hattiesburg Association for hosting and sponsoring this Deep Dive Training!