JACKSON, Miss., Sept. 8 -- The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce issued the following news release:

Today, Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced brand new details to this year's 167th Mississippi State Fair, a promotion in partnership with the Mississippi Beef Council where veterans and active military will be honored at the Biscuit Booth on the Midway by receiving a complimentary Brisket Biscuit.

Veterans and active military will receive a wristband upon entering the Mississippi State Fair by showing their military ID. Next, they will present their armband at the Biscuit Booth on the Midway to receive a complimentary Brisket Biscuit from the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDA...