Officials eyeing December opening date for Mississippi’s first Topgolf

Officials eyeing December opening date for Mississippi’s first Topgolf

Start practicing your swing because Mississippi’s first Topgolf location will soon be coming to fruition after roughly three years of planning.Located off Interstate 55 in Ridgeland at Colony Park Boulevard and Sunnybrook Road, the entertainment venue has drawn an immense level of anticipation and e

Gulfport readying for 10th annual Harbor Lights Winter Festival

Gulfport readying for 10th annual Harbor Lights Winter Festival

One of the most magical Christmas light shows in America will soon be opening back up along the Mississippi Gulf Coast.The Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival, often ranked by the likes of Yahoo as one of the top light displays in the U.S., will flip the switch on for over 1.5 million lights on t

Mural honoring Evelyn Gandy unveiled in Hattiesburg

Mural honoring Evelyn Gandy unveiled in Hattiesburg

The city of Hattiesburg has unveiled a new mural honoring the late Evelyn Gandy, who was the first woman elected to statewide office in Mississippi.The “Glass Ceiling” mural was recently completed through a partnership between the Hattiesburg Alliance for Public Art, the 19th Amendment Committee, an

Chapel Hart announced as headliner for NWCC soirée

Chapel Hart announced as headliner for NWCC soirée

Northwest Mississippi Community College has announced Poplarville-based Chapel Hart as the headline act for its annual soirée, set to be held next spring.Sisters Danica and Devyn Hart along with their cousin Trea Swindle have taken the country music world by storm since being the first-ever group to

Samaritan’s Purse now accepting drop-offs for Operation Christmas Child

Samaritan’s Purse now accepting drop-offs for Operation Christmas Child

More than 4,700 drop-off locations across America are now accepting gift boxes for this season’s Operation Christmas Child, a nonprofit that ministers to children in need across the world by giving them shoe boxes filled with Christmas gifts.The initial call for donations is a part of National Colle

Rod Stewart to bring ‘One Last Time’ tour to Brandon

Rod Stewart to bring ‘One Last Time’ tour to Brandon

Classic rocker Rod Stewart will be bringing his “One Last Time” tour to North America in 2025, with one of his stops scheduled for right here in Mississippi.The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer will bring hits such as “Maggie May” and “All for Love” to the Brandon Amphitheater on Tuesday, August 5. Singi

Mississippi Museum of Natural Science announces holiday event calendar

Mississippi Museum of Natural Science announces holiday event calendar

As the holiday season sets in, the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science will soon be celebrating with its “Museum Merriment” series.Not only will the museum in Jackson be transformed into a winter wonderland with decorations, but various events beginning just before Thanksgiving and lasting through

Mississippi bluesman Cedric Burnside up for Grammy Award

Mississippi bluesman Cedric Burnside up for Grammy Award

Grammy-winning Mississippi bluesman Cedric Burnside has been nominated once again for one of the greatest honors in music.Burnside is up for Best Traditional Blues Album for his latest album “Hill Country Love.” Released back in April, Burnside’s most recent album brought a unique flare to the blues

Grand opening date set for casino-based travel plaza in Louisville

Grand opening date set for casino-based travel plaza in Louisville

A grand opening date has been scheduled for a new, casino-based travel center in Winston County.The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians announced Wednesday that its Crystal Sky travel plaza in Louisville will open on Thursday, Dec. 19 at 11 a.m. after nearly two years of construction.The 18,000-squa

Officials break ground on $55 million mixed-use development in Brandon

Officials break ground on $55 million mixed-use development in Brandon

Officials in Rankin County have broken ground on a major mixed-use development known as The Heights at Brandon.According to developers, The Heights at Brandon will feature 96 luxury lofts, 9,000 square feet of retail including an upscale restaurant, and an 82-room, full-service boutique hotel to anc

Canadian Pacific 2024 Holiday Train to make 3 stops in Mississippi

Canadian Pacific 2024 Holiday Train to make 3 stops in Mississippi

All aboard! Christmas is rapidly approaching, and the Canadian Pacific Kansas City railway will bring its holiday train to Mississippi to spread seasonal cheer.CPKC uses its holiday train tours to raise money, food, and awareness for the work that food banks do in their communities. Professional mus

Veterans Day ceremony taking place at Two Mississippi Museums

Veterans Day ceremony taking place at Two Mississippi Museums

To honor all who have served, the Two Mississippi Museums are hosting a Veterans Day ceremony on Friday, November 8.The event, held on the Entergy Mississippi Plaza in front of the museums, begins at 10:30 a.m. It will include a performance by the 41st Army band, a moment of silence, and recognition

Chapel Hart spreads holiday cheer with first Christmas album and tour

Chapel Hart spreads holiday cheer with first Christmas album and tour

If you haven’t heard of Chapel Hart, this is the perfect time to start. The Mississippi-based country music trio is adding a little extra sparkle to the holiday season with the release of their first Christmas album.Dubbed “Hartfelt Family Christmas,” the album brings a refreshing take on classic ho

Comedian Theo Von to bring unique brand of humor to Oxford

Comedian Theo Von to bring unique brand of humor to Oxford

Oxford is in for a night of laughter this coming spring as comedian Theo Von brings his unique brand of humor to the college town.Folks will be able to witness the comedy giant in person at the SJB Pavilion at Ole Miss on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.Von, originally from Covington, Louisian