Rolling Fork gifted wooden bear carved during State Arts Conference

Rolling Fork gifted wooden bear carved during State Arts Conference

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Arts Commission teamed up with the Mississippi's Lower Delta Partnership and Yates Construction to have a bear carved live during the State Arts Conference. The event was held at the Westin Hotel in Jackson. Shoppers flock to bi-annual Canton Flea Market The carving is special because it will be gifted to Rolling Fork for the town's legendary Great Delta Bear Affair Festival, which will be held on …

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