Michael Jackson's hometown hopes a boost from its tie to singer can rival that of Elvis' mark on Tupelo, Miss. To see how a music megastar can raise the fortunes of a small town, take a drive along Mississippi Highway 178 through Tupelo, the birthplace of Elvis Presley. The town rakes in about $50 million a year in tourism, tops in the state, thanks in large part to its connection to The King, ...

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