Food and drink are at the core of Mississippi culture and history. Thereâs a saying around here: âFood brings people together at the community table.â We find great joy in sharing the Mississippi story through the heirloom recipes, family-owned restaurants and farm-to-table menus full of our most celebrated dishes.
Staton Named Chancellor of East Carolina University. Dr. Cecil P. Staton, interim president of Valdosta State University in Georgia and vice chancellor for extended education for the University System of Georgia, has been elected chancellor of East Carolina University by the Board of Governors of the 17-campus University of North Carolina.
Background. Mr. Gary R. Chartrand serves as National Vice President of the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Mr. Chartrand served as Chief Executive Officer of Acosta, Inc. from 1996 to January 2009.He served as President of Acosta, Inc. since 1996.He joined Acosta as Business Manager in 1983 and served as Vice President, Regional Vice President of Florida.ackground. Mr. Gary R. Chartrand serves as National Vice President of the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Mr. Chartrand served as Chief Executive Officer of Acosta, Inc. from 1996 to January 2009.