Silver Star Hotel and Casino to close twice in November for upgrades

Silver Star Hotel and Casino to close twice in November for upgrades

Silver Star Hotel and Casino in Philadelphia will close twice during November for upgrades.Pearl River Resort, which runs Silver Star, announced that the casino and hotel will be closed from Nov. 3-8 and Nov. 24-26 to accommodate essential maintenance requiring full power outages. The specifics of t

LIST: Big Halloween events to catch across Mississippi

LIST: Big Halloween events to catch across Mississippi

With Halloween just around the corner, communities across Mississippi are gearing up with haunted houses, costume parties, and family-friendly fall fun.From coastal bar crawls to spooky campouts and historic mansion masquerades, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate the spooky season. Here’s a lo

Southwest Mississippi Community College stage band to perform at White House

Southwest Mississippi Community College stage band to perform at White House

Six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan famously said, “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” While the former Chicago Bull said that over 40 years ago, it’s a motto that’s still used today not only in sports but also across other avenues of life – including inside the band offices at Southwest M

Ole Miss fans can now buy whiskey to support Rebel student-athletes

Ole Miss fans can now buy whiskey to support Rebel student-athletes

While Ole Miss fans may not be toasting after the football team’s first loss of the season against Georgia on Saturday, Rebel fans will be able to celebrate future wins with a pair of whiskeys that will pay players with every purchase.The Grove Collective, the name, image, and likeness (NIL) organiz

Performance schedule announced for 2025 National Folk Festival in Jackson

Performance schedule announced for 2025 National Folk Festival in Jackson

Jackson will soon make history as Mississippi’s first city to host the National Folk Festival — the country’s longest-running traditional arts event.As a teaser before activities ramp up in just under a month, the National Folk Festival has released its complete 2025 performance schedule and stage l

UMMC launches midwifery clinic at hospital in Canton

UMMC launches midwifery clinic at hospital in Canton

After acquiring Merit Health Madison, the only hospital in Canton, over the summer, the University of Mississippi Medical Center announced a midwifery clinic has been opened on location of what’s now UMMC Madison.The UMMC Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology said in a press release that the midwi

Mississippi State aquatic food research recognized at United Nations event

Mississippi State aquatic food research recognized at United Nations event

Mississippi State University’s efforts to alleviate world hunger through sustainable aquatic food systems are being recognized globally.The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is highlighting Mississippi State’s Global Center for Aquatic Health and Food Security for its technical

Natchez Balloon Festival to celebrate 40 years this weekend

Natchez Balloon Festival to celebrate 40 years this weekend

The skies above Natchez will once again come alive with color and excitement as the 40th annual Natchez Balloon Festival lifts off on Oct. 17-19 on the grounds of the historic Rosalie Mansion, overlooking the Mississippi River.What began in 1986 as a local celebration has grown into one of state’s m

Historic Riverside Hotel opens in Clarksdale as interpretive center

Historic Riverside Hotel opens in Clarksdale as interpretive center

Tourism officials in Mississippi rededicated a landmark honoring the historic Riverside Hotel in Clarksdale.The ceremony held by Visit Mississippi took place Monday as part of the grand opening celebration for the Riverside Hotel Interpretive Center — the Living Blues and Civil Rights Museum. The ce

Ever wanted to name a shark? Gulfport’s IMMS is offering the chance

Ever wanted to name a shark? Gulfport’s IMMS is offering the chance

Have you ever wanted to name a shark? Or have you ever even thought about naming a shark? Well, now you are and now’s your chance to do just that.The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in Gulfport is asking for help in naming a trio of whitespotted bamboo sharks under its aquarist team’s care. An o

Mississippi bank donating $240K to Lee County high schools

Mississippi bank donating $240K to Lee County high schools

Renasant, a financial institution headquartered in Mississippi, will distribute $240,000 evenly across three Lee County high schools.The funding will be dispersed in increments of $40,000 annually over the next six years and will be donated to Mooreville, Saltillo, and Shannon high schools. Each yea

Mississippi drivers urged to be on alert for deer as temperatures drop

Mississippi drivers urged to be on alert for deer as temperatures drop

As the temperatures begin to drop in Mississippi, the state’s abundant deer population begins to pop up on the roadways more frequently.The Mississippi Department of Transportation estimates that “Bambi’s” favorite time to make surprise appearances on one’s commute is between October and January. Th

City of Ridgeland to host first Pecan Festival on Oct. 18

City of Ridgeland to host first Pecan Festival on Oct. 18

When driving around Ridgeland, you may notice the traffic signal boxes recently wrapped with pecan tree-themed artwork, or maybe you’ve seen the new historical marker about pecans inside Freedom Ridge Park. As part of the city’s 125th anniversary last year, it officially designated the pecan tree as