National Fishing and Boating Week is upon us, and officials are encouraging Mississippians to enjoy the great outdoors.The designated week runs from June 1-8. The nationwide celebration is an invitation for fishing and boating enthusiasts to come together and enjoy waterways across the land.In Missi
If you’re looking to expand your bank account, today might just be your lucky day.The Mississippi Lottery Corporation announced that the Mississippi Match 5 jackpot has reached $1 million for the first time since the game’s launch in April 2021. After there were no grand-prize winners during Friday’
Forecasters across the country believe an “above-normal” Atlantic hurricane season is on the horizon, and Mississippians are encouraged to get prepared before it’s too late.“Mississippians should be aware that while the state is better prepared than ever to respond to a hurricane, it is imperative t
Economic momentum has swelled in the Magnolia State over the last three years, with more than $30 billion flowing into the state in private capital investments. But this weekend, there’s another economic boon hitting the state in the form of America’s pastime.Both Hattiesburg and Oxford are set to h
For Mississippians looking to get rich, now’s your chance – and it’s a big one.The Mississippi Lottery Corporation announced that ahead of Friday night’s drawing, the Mississippi Match 5 jackpot has soared to a record $925,000. The milestone also coincides with the game’s 1000th draw after debuting
Young Lee, a Korean American movie producer who calls Mississippi home, has announced plans for his newest flick.“Sisters” is described by Lee as an “inspirational movie about Mississippi.” The historical fiction drama recounts the lives of three women who meet inside a nursing home 60 years after b
As Mississippi continues to face an eye-popping teacher shortage, Belhaven University is looking to bridge the gap through an online program aimed at placing qualified educators in the classroom.The private, Christian college located in Jackson is launching a fully online K-6 elementary teacher educ
The Mississippi Lottery Corporation isn’t letting the heat slow them down this summer. On Thursday, lottery officials announced a second round of new games set to hit retailer shelves in the coming days.Last month, the MLC announced the addition of three summer-themed games: $2 Heat Stroke, $5 Blazi
Community leaders in Clarksdale, where Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” was set but not filmed, recently invited the cast and crew of the blockbuster hit to visit the Mississippi Delta to get a further sense of some of the flick’s themes and the people who helped inspire the setting. On Tuesday, the public
A new study says Mississippi is one of the most sought-after states in America.U.S. News & World Report placed Mississippi at No. 10 on its list with the most people considering calling it home. The publication tracked migration interest, or curiosity about living in certain states, through internet
Two Mississippi middle schoolers will take a national stage this week in Maryland as they compete for the Scripps National Spelling Bee.14-year-old Yuvakarthik Peddireddy, of Madison Middle School, and 13-year-old Sagan Karthikeyan, of Oxford Middle School, earned their trip to the 100th edition of
It’s been nearly 52 years since Charles Hickson and Calvin Parker claimed they were abducted by aliens while fishing along the Pascagoula River in Mississippi, and yet another docuseries has been released on the alleged extraterrestrial encounter.Pascagoula 73, a four-part series now available on Am
There’s no question that Memorial Day spurred from the Civil War, but could the holiday have started right here in Mississippi? According to officials in Columbus, it’s the city that sparked the national tradition of remembrance.“Columbus holds a unique and meaningful place in American history as th
The Mississippi Museum of Natural Science will once again welcome reptile enthusiasts for a “World Snake Day” celebration.Snake lovers are welcome to visit the Jackson museum on Friday, June 13, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. for a special interactive display featuring some of the facility’s slithery fri
Hollywood stars are shining bright in west Mississippi.On Wednesday, comedy icon Tiffany Haddish paid a visit to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office while in town filming her role in the upcoming film “The Deputy.” The movie, based on Victor Gischler’s novel, centers around a young sheriff’s deputy wh
While a record number of people are expected to travel for the Memorial Day holiday, millions of others will be sticking around for the hometown barbecues.To make the process of dusting off the grill and getting it ready easier, the National Fire Protection Association has offered the following safe
As red snapper fishing enthusiasts gear up for the soon-to-open season, many eyes will look to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The coastal region is one of the best places in the U.S. for anglers to cast a hook for the species, according to one publication.FishingBooker, the largest platform for booking
American Idol season 23 winner and Mississippi native Jamal Roberts is riding high right now, booking concerts and releasing new music in the aftermath of taking home the crown on the hit ABC singing competition.Roberts, who is from Meridian and won the most recent season of Idol on Sunday night, ha
Three Mississippi high school students recognized as among the highest achieving in the state were each honored by the Mississippi Economic Council with major scholarships at the annual STAR Student ceremony in April.Saint Andrew’s Episcopal School senior Verena Bhagat, Ryan Wu of the Mississippi Sc
Mississippi’s Giant House Party will take place a little earlier than usual next year.While this year’s Neshoba County Fair will run from the typical dates in late July through early August, the event will happen a month earlier in 2026. Officials with the Neshoba County Fair Association moved next
One of Mississippi’s most recognizable landmarks has received a facelift aimed at preservation and stabilization of the site.Windsor Ruins, what’s left of the largest antebellum mansion ever built in the state, now has a new walking trail and signs that tell the stories of plantation owners and the
Mississippi anglers will have a new opportunity to land Red Snapper beginning Friday.The season will set sail at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, May 23, running through July 6 at 11:59 p.m.According to Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) officials, private recreational anglers and state for-hire
One central Mississippi high school student will have more than a few options for where to take his talents in the higher education world – and plenty of scholarship money.High school senior Jayme Anderson, of Forest Hill High School in the Jackson Public School District, has received more than $10
The University of Southern Mississippi is one of the best universities to attend in America for military-affiliated students, according to a recent report.The school recently received designation as a 2025-26 Military Friendly School by Viqtory, recognition earned via a rules-based algorithm that in
