Legendary rock band ZZ Top is heading back to the Magnolia State.After most recently playing in Mississippi in March of last year, the iconic band is set to take the main stage in the Batesville Civic Center as part of its 2026 tour. The band will perform on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. CT,
The 2026 Golden Globe nominations dropped Monday, and if you look hard enough, Mississippi is written all over the list.Delta-based “Sinners” is one of the leading blockbusters heading into the annual TV and film awards. While the Jim Crow-era vampire flick was actually filmed in Louisiana, it’s set
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Bob Dylan will be one of the first performers at Jackson’s Thalia Mara Hall when the venue reopens next year.Dylan will take the stage at Thalia Mara on Saturday, April 25, as part of his ongoing Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour. It will be his first performance in Mississippi s
As Mississippians prepare their homes for the Christmas season, state officials are urging residents to take extra care with holiday decorations to reduce the risk of fires.“Use holiday decorations made with flame-retardant or non-combustible materials. Carefully inspect new and used light strings a
Rock band Toto is coming to Mississippi and will play the Brandon Amphitheater next summer, venue officials announced on Monday.The Grammy-winning group from Los Angeles will take the amphitheater stage on Wednesday, Aug. 5, as part of its 2026 tour and will be joined by Christopher Cross and the Ro
Frank O. Gehry, known internationally for his architectural prowess but more locally for his work in bringing the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s Ohr O-Keefe Museum of Art to life, passed away Friday. He was 96.Gehry died in his home in Santa Monica, Calif., after a brief respiratory illness, said Meaghan
Powerball players across Mississippi and the nation are getting an early dose of holiday excitement as the game’s jackpot climbs to an estimated $820 million for Saturday.The prize carries an estimated cash value of $383.5 million and, if won, would rank as the eighth-largest Powerball jackpot in th
St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson has been nationally recognized for its excellence in spine surgery, as shown by its recent awarding of The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Certification in Spine Surgery.Hospital officials said the award underscores the hospital’s commitment to s
Space heaters can keep you warm and cozy when temperatures drop, but they can also lead to a serious home fire if they aren’t used properly.According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, space heaters are the most dangerous type of home heating equipment, causing 1,700 blazes per year and an a
Donations are being sought to help save the Jacinto Courthouse from falling in as engineers warn the building’s iconic cupola is at risk of collapsing.Built in 1854, the Jacinto Courthouse is one of north Mississippi’s oldest historic structures. Once the centerpiece of a bustling town, the structur
Mississippi faces a worsening obesity crisis, with projections showing 57% of adults could be classified as obese by 2030.State health officials say the epidemic is fueling chronic disease and infant mortality. Without major intervention, they warn, the health care system could be overwhelmed. To co
Mississippi lottery players have one final stretch to play a dozen outgoing scratch-off games before they’re retired in early January, the state’s lottery corporation announced Wednesday.Jan. 6, 2026, will be the final day for retailers to sell and players to purchase the following games:Fast MoneyH
The Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum in Jackson will soon reflect the scene of a cinematic Christmas town.On Dec. 11 and 12 from 5 to 8 p.m., the venue will host its annual “Homestead for the Holidays” event, featuring a lineup of family-friendly festivities.Visitors will get the opportun
As the holidays approach, the Mississippi Lottery Corporation is gifting players with three new ways to play.The MLC announced that is December slate of scratch-off games hit the shelves statewide on Tuesday. Thew new games and their descriptions are:Quick 7s ($1): Players can chase a top prize of $
Air travelers in the U.S. without a REAL ID will be charged a $45 fee beginning in February, the Transportation Security Administration announced Monday.The updated ID has been required since May, but passengers without it have so far been allowed to clear security with additional screening and a wa
Clinton native Jacob Dillard recently shared what it meant to step onto one of country music’s most iconic stages after making his Grand Ole Opry debut as the pedal steel guitarist for Walker Montgomery’s band.For Dillard, who grew up learning piano and guitar in Mississippi before moving to Nashvil
With Thanksgiving now in the books, why not immediately turn our attentions toward Christmas? Mississippi is home to plenty of snow-globe towns, and even in the places you wouldn’t necessarily think should be the setting of a Hallmark movie, there are light shows set up each year that truly help bri
Danica Hart, formerly the lead of chart-topping country trio Chapel Hart, recently embarked on a solo career and has now released her first studio single.“Amazing Grace” dropped Thursday on all streaming platforms. It may have the same name as the often-remade hymn. However, it’s not an exact cover,
If there’s anything Mississippians pride themselves on during Thanksgiving, it’s the mouth-watering side items to partner with a traditional turkey or ham. While every family likely boasts a unique side — whether it be your Meemaw’s green bean casserole, your aunt’s bacon-filled mac and cheese, or y
The annual Christmas by Candlelight Tour will return to Jackson a little over a week from now.On Friday, Dec. 5, from 4 to 8 p.m., the tour presented by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History will be open with stops at the Two Mississippi Museums, the Mississippi Governor’s Mansion, the
Thanksgiving is the top day each year when it comes to home-cooking fires. To try to keep that troubling trend to a minimum, the National Fire Protection Association is working to get safety tips out to whoever plans to be in the kitchen this Turkey Day.“Thanksgiving is a hectic holiday with multipl
Maybe you forgot the most important ingredient for your mom’s “famous” deviled eggs. Or maybe, you opened the fridge and realized there’s no milk – a necessity for dishes like mashed potatoes, stuffing, and green bean casserole. Or maybe, you packed yours and the kiddos’ bags for Thanksgiving at the
Social Security benefits will arrive differently for some in December.The federal agency reports that Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments will be issued on the 1st and 15th of the final month of 2025. However, the second payment will actually be for the month of January, given that the first
‘Tis the season for charitable giving. Whenever you go to the grocery store or any other major retailer this time of year, you can expect to see someone with the Salvation Army ringing a bell to spur donations to the famous red bucket. You can also expect to see TV commercials or hear radio ads from
