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The top three nominations in each of the 40+ categories have been posted and votes are being taken for the best that Mississippi has to offer. The Mississippiโ€™s Best Awards Yahoo group, now over 1100 strong, has been voting since October 1st. Let your voice be heard in the categories that recognize those who the state see as the best.

Simply visit http://www.free2flow.com to join the Yahoo group and then visit the POLLS section.

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My bad, Todd, you are nominated as well. Didn’t mean to leave you out. I haven’t read any of your books— but you are nominated in the best author (non-fiction) category. Can you tell me some of the titles you have written? Thanks!


C.A., here’s a link to the iTodd’s Amazon listing.


Thanks Donna for the link.


Hey, I can’t believe I forgot to vote – again. Dude, I can’t keep up. You have so much going on now, and then I’m trying to keep up with all the JFP headlines too. My head hurts. I’ll try to visit your blog more in the near future. I just haven’t been able to lately.


Latasha, it’s cool. There is alot going on in the state— and that is a good thing. We posted the numbers on Wednesday– there were 3100 members who actually took part in the voting. On Wednesday we met at Southside Bar and Grill— one of the nominees for best restaurant— and had a nice meet and greet. Will try and get some pics for you guys. Had a great crowd of about 60 or so that came out to support it. Among those were Mayor Yvonne Brown of Tchula, E of Causin’ Drama Entertainment, Kenny Redd of Struggle Wear and barbers from Nappy Kutz— all MS’ Best nominees. We will be meeting at the other two nominees for best restaurant before the big event. Will keep you posted.

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