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(Nov. 19, 2012) -- Rand McNally announced today that XiteSolutions North America, Inc. will be offering Rand McNally's award-winning navigation software as part of Xite's Infotainment systems for RVs. XiteSolutions is a leader in providing in-dash information and entertainment solutions to RV manufacturers in North America.

(Nov. 19, 2012) -- One person is dead and one injured after an incident near Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Yesterday at approximately 8:15 a.m. there were reports of shots fired in the Keesler Family Campground area near Thrower Park that arose out of a domestic disturbance.

(Nov. 19, 2012) -- Kampgrounds of America unveiled a new brand positioning strategy last weekend that promises to shake up the outdoor hospitality industry. The change has been 10 to 12 years in the making, KOA President Pat Hittmeier told RV Daily Report. It is designed to allow the company to direct the right marketing messages to the right guests and tie it to what is offered at specific campgrounds.

(Nov. 19, 2012) -- Stephen (Snuffy) Smith, from Country Creek RV in Hattiesburg, Miss., was elected president of the Mississippi RV Dealers Association. He took over for past president Peter Albano, from American RV in Olive Branch, Miss. Tania Bankston, from Reliable RV in Biloxi, Miss., was elected secretary/treasurer.

(Nov. 19, 2012) -- It was just a year ago when Paul Evert's RV Country began to offer the SandSport Toyhauler line. Today, the dealership is the No. 1 dealer in the country and carries the line in all of their five locations.

(Nov. 19, 2012) -- Campground Automation lets users access maps and pictures on one page instead of juggling multiple pages. "By combining pictures with our interactive software, we get a very high adoption rate among people making online reservations," said Duffy. "One of our clients, Liberty Harbor Park, cut their call volume by 70 percent simply by allowing online reservations."

(Nov. 16, 2012) -- Franklinton, La.'s Bogue Chitto State Park continues to grow toward the vision laid out in its master plan, writes The Daily News. Manager Kyle Bernis said the park saw some damage from Hurricane Isaac, but is now essentially back to normal.

(Nov. 16, 2012) -- The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has added new state geologic information to the interactive geographic information systems map, the DCNR announced yesterday.

(Nov. 16, 2012) -- The Bell Family, who operates the San Diego Metro KOA in San Diego, Calif., was honored as KOA's Franchisee of the Year. This was the second time the campground has been recognized as the franchise's best campground. They received the same honor in 1985. KOA's Rising Star Award was presented to Mark and Meryl Manning, from Fancy Gap, Va., KOA. Duane Spader, who owns the KOA in Sioux Falls, S.D., was honored for 40 continuous years of affiliation with KOA.

(Nov. 16, 2012) -- “Dealers come to Louisville wondering what’s going to give them that 'oh, wow' moment. We’ve got the 'oh, wow' for you, all day long,” said Holman. “Over the past couple of years there’s been a lot of talk about a void in the residential luxury fifth wheel market. We had it covered then, and we’ve got it covered now, so everybody can stop talking.”