Target is one step closer to setting up shop in Tupelo.Last week, city leaders confirmed to WTVA that the process of getting the retail giant to northeast Mississippi is nearing the finish line. Back in 2023, Target representatives made a trip to the Magnolia State to scope out a site on North Glost
The city of Hattiesburg is on a mission to become the “City of 100 Murals.” On Monday, the Hub City unveiled mural No. 62, honoring comedian and musician Fred Armisen, along with other Hattiesburg-connected artists.The Hattiesburg Alliance for Public Art (HAPA) revealed “JAM Session: Series 2” at th
American Idol fans are finally getting to see this season’s slate of uber-talented contestants take on their toughest task yet as over half the field gets cut during the annual portion of the show called “Hollywood Week.”Monday night was the first of two episodes filmed back in mid-January in Los An
As we roll into the month of April, spring travel and other holidays are approaching. That means the need for blood donations will increase, and Red Cross officials are sweetening the pot for anyone who donates in April.Every April donor will be automatically entered for a chance to win one of three
If you’re like most of us and have been keeping up with season three of HBO’s The White Lotus, you’ve become familiar with Victoria Ratliff – a spacey Southern matriarch dependent on lorazepam and keeping her North Carolina family intact while visiting Thailand.But did you know that the actress who
Tim Tebow, best known for his excellence on the football field and his faith-driven character off the gridiron, will soon make an appearance in Starkville.Mississippi State University announced on Monday that the two-time college football national champion, Heisman trophy winner, and multi-year NFL
Entergy Mississippi has announced the launch of its new scholarship program for students at historically Black colleges and universities.The Power Your Future Scholarship program is now open to undergraduate students pursuing eligible technology majors who plan to further their education at an HBCU
Craig Wiseman has compiled a long list of accomplishments in his music career – Grammy winner, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, and recognition as “Songwriter of the Century” by ASCAP, just to name a few. Now, the Hattiesburg native can say he has his own Mississippi Country Music Trail
Mississippi’s premier science museum is making final preparations to host its 25th annual NatureFEST on Saturday, April 5, as the celebration continues for an important benchmark.The Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (MMNS) has been in operation for 93 years but is using all of 2025 to commemora
The Hattiesburg Zoo will soon celebrate a major milestone — 75 years of operation in the Mississippi Pine Belt.To highlight the zoo’s longstanding operations in the local community, officials will kick off a 75th anniversary year-long celebration called EXPLORE THE WILD, EMBRACE THE WONDER! Beginnin
A small stretch of downtown Jackson has now been renamed “Hal White Way” in honor of the late restaurateur who co-founded Hal & Mal’s, a restaurant and bar that has been central to the capital city’s cultural life.Family, friends, and city officials recently gathered at the section of Pascagoula Str
Two lucky players recently walked away from Pearl River Resort with more than a million dollars in their pockets.The resort in Choctaw reported Monday that on March 10, a player from Gordo, Alabama, struck gold with a $1,140,689 jackpot at Silver Star Casino. Just days later, a Mississippian from De
Country music giant Luke Bryan will be taking his talents to the Magnolia State this fall.The Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center announced that the award-winning singer will be performing at the Biloxi venue on Saturday, Sept. 7, as part of his “Country Song Came On” tour.Best known fo
The North Mississippi Surgery Center (NMSC), an independent facility that partners with both North Mississippi Medical Center (NMMC) and local surgeons, has been named one of the nation’s “Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers for Ophthalmology” by U.S. News & World Report. The prestigious recognition pla
A new free program has been launched by the city of Natchez’s Workforce Development Department to help meet a rising demand for electricians.TheBuilding Trades Electrical Program at Copiah-Lincoln Community College’s Natchez Campus has been created to give prospective tradesmen a cost-efficient oppo
At this point, there’s a good chance you’ve seen the viral video of social media influencer Ashton Hall’s peculiar morning routine — one that features him rubbing a banana peel on his face, soaking his face in bottled water poured over ice, and garnering an impressive air time when jumping into a sw
On Saturday, May 10, the Jackson Coffee Festival will make its debut, welcoming java enthusiasts to indulge in the popular beverage while hearing from leaders from the state’s coffee industry. The event will be held at the Mississippi Trade Mart, located at the state fairgrounds.“Our city is pleased
The annual Red Brick Roads Music & Arts Festival is set to return to Clinton this weekend.From March 27-29, Olde Towne Clinton will host the family-friendly event that promises a rich lineup of musical performances, artistic showcases, and several local culinary specialties. Mainstreet Clinton, the
Another Mississippian is heading to Hollywood. 26-year-old Jamal Roberts is the latest Magnolia State singer to make it past the opening round of American Idol season 23.Roberts’ audition aired during Sunday night’s episode as the Meridian native took to the stage with a rendition of “Mary Jane” by
A comprehensive economic impact study shows that Mississippi State makes one of the largest annual impacts of any single entity in the Magnolia State – an estimated $3.9 billion annual economic impact. University leaders gathered at a press conference Wednesday to announce and celebrate the study’s
UPDATE: Due to the possibility of severe weather, the Walter Anderson Museum of Art has announced the postponement of its screening of “Eudora.” A new date will be announced soon. The Walter Anderson Museum of Art in Ocean Springs will be honoring another legendary Mississippi artist on Saturday – E
Longtime Mississippi bluesman Jesse Robinson has been recognized for his contributions to a music genre with deep roots in the Magnolia State.On Thursday, Robinson, fellow musicians, friends, family, and local officials gathered at Iron Horse Grill in Jackson as a Mississippi Blues Trail marker was
A coalition of agencies dedicated to working to prevent wildfires in all 82 Mississippi counties is back in operation after being dormant for years.The Prescribed Fire Council – a group of 11 state, federal, and local agencies – now has a coordinator for the first time in the group’s history. Throu
While most St. Patrick’s Day celebrations nationally took place last weekend – considering the actual holiday was on Monday – Mississippi’s largest Irish get-together will convene on the streets of Jackson this upcoming weekend.An estimated 70,000 people will gather in the capital city on Friday and
