Starvkille resident named new Director of Community Development for Mississippi Main Street Association

JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – A Starkville resident will become the new Director of Community Development for a state-wide organization.

Jennifer Prather will begin her new position with the Mississippi Main Street Association on October 1.

Prather has served as the Director of Main Street and Tourism for The Greater Starkville Development Partnership since 2017 and has also served as the interim Chief Executive Officer for the past year.

In her new role with MMSA, Prather will serve as the liaison between the organization and 53 member communities.

Prather also serves on the board of directors for the Mississippi Tourism Association.