Ex-Mississippi mayor moves to Africa, starts businesses
January 31, 2021 GMT
MAGNOLIA, Miss. (AP) The former mayor of a small Mississippi town says he has moved to Africa to run a tourism business, and he is encouraging other Black people to also consider moving to the continent.
Anthony Witherspoon resigned Dec. 31 in Magnolia, population 2,260. He had been mayor since winning a 2014 special election, and he had six months remaining in this four-year term.
The Enterprise-Journal reported that Witherspoon posted a Facebook video Jan. 24, saying he is living in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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“I am here in the Motherland, creating business partnerships and networks with my brothers and sisters,” Witherspoon said.
Thinkin’ local: Five gift ideas that support lake businesses
Vicki Wood
newsroom@lakesunonline.com
When thinking of purchasing that perfect gift for that hard-to-please person, buying from a local business not only boosts our economy, but sets your gift apart from the usual Christmas presents under the tree. Local gifts show that you went an extra step beyond ordering up something online or buying from a big box store.
Gifting the arts
The Lake Arts Council Art Show has gone virtual this year, allowing local artists to sell their creations via YouTube. Artists were allowed to submit several pieces for sale in the online show. In addition to viewing works for purchase, each artist’s biography is recorded, and many are showing their pieces while in their home studios during the 23 minute show. The virtual sale features a collection of vintage vehicles in colored pencil, close-ups of a Chevy Bel-Air, or the front view of an antique Jaguar. Animal drawings are available in abun