Mississippi is preparing to honor hip hop heavyweights David Banner and Kamikaze with the "Best of the Best" Awards

The Mississippi hip hop heavyweights will be honored at the MS'' Best Awards on Saturday, October 28, 2006.

"This history-making event will celebrate the best of the state in over 40 categories," says Jackie Watson-Loggins, Asst. Communications Director. Though the public will decide most of the winners, the Planning Committee will be presenting five awards, of which one is the "Best of the Best Award."

"It made sense that both Banner and Kamikaze get this one," Loggins continued. "They have contributed so much to the music scene collectively as Crooked Lettaz and then experienced success as solo hip hop performers. Not only that, they have made it their aim to give back to the community as well as reach out to others during the Katrina disaster."

Details about the event can be found at www.free2flow.com

INTRODUCING THE MISSISSIPPI's BEST AWARDS: the awards dinner that will bring together movers and shakers from all walks of life.

The promoters of the event want to do all they can to highlight inclusiveness. It is the state’s ability to be all things to all people that gave them the idea for the Mississippi’s Best Awards. The awards will spotlight all facets of life in the state, covering the worlds of journalism, the arts, politics, sports and community service.

Join us on Saturday, October 28th in the Clarion Ledger Gallery at the TelCom Center in Downtown Jackson. The dinner begins at 7p.m. with the awards ceremony at 8p.m. The night will also include live performances.

The night will feature guest presenters from the entire state as well as those who are making a name for themselves in various categories. Special guests include Miss Mississippi Taryn Foshee.

The public will decide the winners in each category. Nominations will be taken at this site through email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and snail-mail through September 30th. AT THIS SITE YOU WILL FIND A BALLOT AND OTHER DETAILS BY VISITING THE FILES SECTION. From October 1-10 the public will be able to choose their favorite nominee out of the top three finalists in each category. ONLY MEMBERS WILL BE ABLE TO VOTE IN THE FINAL ROUND.

The actual winners will not be announced until the night of the show.