In the News​​

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• Clinton native helps organize Mississippi in the Park (PDF)

  • Publication: The Clinton Courier

  • Date: June 5, 2026

  • Focus: Profiles board member Jay Rao (a 2013 Clinton High graduate), highlighting his role in bringing a permanent piece of Mississippi's heritage to NYC's cultural melting pot.

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• Mississippi in the Park — and Sugaree's — return to New York (PDF)

  • Publication: New Albany Gazette 

  • Date: May 14, 2026

  • Focus: Spotlights the local culinary journey from Union County to Manhattan, highlighting New Albany’s own legendary Sugaree’s Bakery providing their famous layer cakes.

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• Mississippi in the Park returns to NYC next month (PDF)

  • Publication: Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal

  • Date: April 29, 2026

  • Summary: Announces the 2026 return with a "Family Reunion" theme. Features Mississippi native Gracey Massengill as the official artist and highlights sponsors like Sugaree’s Bakery.

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• Mississippi Society of New York hosts 38th annual Mississippi in the Park picnic (PDF)

  • Publication: Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal

  • Date: May 28, 2025

  • Summary: Coverage of the 2025 event at Pier 84, highlighting the expected rise in attendance, the "Southern Dessert Contest" revival, and the expansion to 20 event sponsors.

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• Mississippi Society of New York City to revive annual picnic in the park (PDF)

  • ​Publication: Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal

  • Date: June 1, 2024

  • Summary: An announcement of the picnic's return to New York City for the first time since 2015, featuring new organizers from the Ole Miss, Mississippi State, and Southern Miss alumni groups.