A forum will be held Monday in Starkville to discuss illegal immigration and its effect on the country.
The Starkville, Columbus and Webster County tea party organizations are hosting an illegal immigration forum 6 p.m. Monday at the Starkville Sportsplex, located at 405 Lynn Lane.
The event is being sponsored by the Mississippi Federation for Immigration and Reform, or MFIRE, the Mississippi Tea Party and the Mississippi State University chapters of College Republicans and Young Americans for Liberty.
Speakers for the event will include state Rep. Gary Chism and state Sens. Joey Fillingane, Chris McDaniel and Lee Yancey.
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