Card collectors, prominent sports figures, and a popular Pokémon voice will unite in Jackson for the first-ever rendition of the Mississippi Card Show.The function, put together by VXV Events — organizers of Mississippi Comic Con, Mississippi Anime Festival, and a variety of live events across the M
Mississippi’s economic development surge is starting to capture national attention.The state has been honored with a Gold Shovel Award by Area Development, recognizing Mississippi’s total economic development throughout 2024, along with project of the year awards for the $10 billion Amazon Web Servi
Rising country music star Zach Top will perform in Mississippi as part of his incoming Cold Beer & Country Music Tour.Top released dates for the album tour on Friday morning. It will feature 20 stops across 16 states, including an Oct. 16 concert at the Brandon Amphitheater. The tour’s lone internat
The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians is gearing up for the 75th edition of the Choctaw Indian Fair on July 8-12, recently announcing the music lineup and more information.Taking place on the Choctaw Indian Reservation in east Mississippi, fairgoers will “experience the magnificent journey of our
Anna Leah Jolly is just days into her tenure as Miss Mississippi, and the latest crown-winner is already looking forward to competing for a shot to become Miss America 2026.In her first radio interview since winning the pageant, Jolly explained on Good Things with Rebecca Turner that she prepared fo
Mississippi-based telecommunications company C Spire is looking to provide local high school juniors and seniors with real-world employment experience through its new externship program.C Spire’s Liftoff program is available to both public and private school pupils in the Jackson metro area with a g
Holmes Community College broke ground Thursday on a new facility for health programs being taught at its Ridgeland campus.According to Holmes officials, the new facility will be called the Health Science Building and serve as home to the campus’ associate degree nursing, practical nursing, occupatio
Patti Carr Black, a cultural historian in Mississippi, was recognized Wednesday with the most recent addition to the Mississippi Writers Trail marker.Black grew up in Sumner before moving on to receive an education at Mississippi University for Women and Emory University. Afterwards, she spent many
Trustmark Art Park in Laurel will be getting a facelift courtesy of a Hometown grant from telecommunications giant T-Mobile.The company unveiled its latest 25 recipients of the grant aimed at helping fund local projects that “bring new life to their communities.” Laurel, an oasis nestled in Mississi
Juneteenth events are happening across the state with one of the biggest taking place at the Two Mississippi Museums from now through the weekend.The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum and Museum of Mississippi History in Jackson will be offering free admission Thursday through Saturday. Sundays are al
Nationally recognized food personality and bestselling author Elizabeth Heiskell will keynote this year’s Sanderson Farms Championship, announced by tournament officials on Tuesday.Heiskell, a native of the Mississippi Delta, is often referred to as the “Debutante Farmer” bringing laughs and layered
Jackson State University students and staff are working to make the capital city a safer place to live, learn, and play.The JSU Office of Community Engagement partnered with Pecan Tree Park Neighborhood Association to provide 150 Jackson residents with free Ring doorbell cameras. The project was mad
Mississippians across the state will celebrate Juneteenth on Thursday. The day commemorates what is also known as Black Independence Day, when more than 250,000 enslaved people received news of their emancipation in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865. In 2021, former president Joe Biden signed the J
Two students from Starkville were recognized for their outstanding work during the National History Day 2025 contest, recently held in College Park, Md.Phoebe Jones and Michael Taquino, both of Starkville High School, were recipients of the Senior Mississippi Outstanding Affiliate Award. The award r
After a week filled with interviews, performances, and social events, this year’s title of Miss Mississippi has been awarded to Anna Leah Jolly.Jolly, the second Miss Capital City in a row to win the state pageant after Becky Williams did it a year ago, received the crown and sash on Saturday night
The Mississippi State Department of Health is urging Mississippians to take some time this month to think about their brain and if they’re actually taking care of it.June is acknowledged nationally as “Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month.” To help residents do what they can to avoid memory-loss di
This Saturday is considered “World Blood Donor Day” globally, and there are plenty of opportunities for Mississippians to help their neighbors in need.Each year, 194 countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day on June 14. The event serves to “raise awareness for the need for safe bloo
Friday the 13th may be considered an unlucky day, but Krispy Kreme is trying to make donut-lovers feel a bit luckier.All day on Friday, June 13, Krispy Kreme locations nationwide are offering a dozen original glazed donuts for 13 cents with the purchase of any dozen at regular price.Additionally, th
How often do you go through a drive through? If you live in Mississippi, it’s probably more than the average person.WalletHub released a study this week showing that Mississippians are tied with New Mexicans spending the most each month on fast food. The study found that Mississippi and New Mexico s
Reptile lovers are in for a serpentine celebration on Friday, June 13, at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science.World Snake Day is officially set for July 16, but museum goers young and old will get an early jump with a jam-packed day of interactive exhibits, events, and more.From 10 a.m. to 2 p
National Dairy Month is underway, taking place every June since 1937, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate.As of date, Mississippi has 48 working dairy farms with an average of 150 cows per farm. Laura Marbury, a registered dietician who works for the Dairy Alliance, said the best thing consume
School is out, the sun is shining, and summer vacation time is in full swing. Unfortunately, that means ticks are in business too.Mississippi State Health Officer Dr. Dan Edney says certain tick bites can present serious risks – especially after long exposure to one of the arachnids.“It’s been aroun
The Mississippi State Department of Health, in collaboration with the Diabetes Prevention and Control Program, will soon be hosting its second annual State Employee Wellness Expo.On Thursday, those employed by the state are invited to the Mississippi Trade Mart in Jackson. The event, which will run
A star-studded list of musical acts is coming to Meridian for the 2025-26 performance series at Mississippi State’s Riley Center for Education and Performing, with shows that will appeal to wide-ranging audiences. The new season will include seven concerts at the restored Victorian theater, made up
