As colleges across the Southeastern Conference continue to mobilize to boost the quality of life for current and prospective students, visitors, Mississippi State, and its host town of Starkville have taken a major step to connect the university to the city to enhance the guest experience.Constructi
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
Nearly 5,000 Mississippians will receive money they are owed, but have not yet claimed in the form of checks from the state treasury.State Treasurer David McRae announced on Thursday that $1.3 million is expected to be distributed to roughly 4,700 residents through his office’s unclaimed money divis
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
The Mississippi Gulf Coast will be the home to next year’s USA Triathlon Collegiate Club National Championship and related events.CLASH Endurance, an endurance sports event company, announced Wednesday that the state’s coastal region will host the swimming, biking, and running event from March 27-29
The Heindl Center for the Performing Arts at Northwest Mississippi Community College has rounded out its show calendar for spring 2026 with some major acts and speakers set to take the stage in Senatobia.“We are thrilled to announce our seventh season at the Heindl Center for spring 2026,” Heindl Ce
As temperatures begin to cool in Mississippi, residents are urged to be on the alert for a potential invasion of insects seeking shelter in warm homes.Hattiesburg-headquartered Havard Pest Control is specifically warning folks to beware of the triatomine insect, commonly known as the kissing bug. Th
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
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
After a Mississippi high school band had nearly $40,000 stolen from it, a fast-food chain is stepping in to make sure the music goes on.Whataburger announced an “Oh! Whata Night” fundraiser will be happening at its Getwell Road location in Southaven on Tuesday, Oct. 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. 20% of dine-
Plans have been announced to convert the Historic Jefferson College near Natchez into a regional hub for education, research, and workforce development.The Mississippi Department of Archives and History and Mississippi State University signed an agreement Friday that aims to utilize Jefferson’s hist
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
Mississippi State University is partnering with tech giant Amazon and leading agricultural technology company Arable to help Delta farmers conserve water and save money in the process.The Mississippi Delta initiative is one of more than 30 worldwide projects Amazon has announced for its campaign to
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
The University of Mississippi is offering individuals with intellectual and developmental disorders the opportunity to enjoy the typical life of a college student while preparing for the workforce.The four-week residential program, called READY, allows participants to enroll in classes, engage in ca
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
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
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
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’s very own, Kayleigh Clark, set the tone early during Tuesday night’s Battle round on NBC’s “The Voice” as coach Niall Horan decided to go with the Sumrall native over her teammate Camille Tredoux.The duo sang “Cowboys Cry Too” by Kelsea Ballerina and Noah Kahan. As noted by all four coa
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
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
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
A pair of Mississippi lottery players are on the verge of becoming millionaires – if they turn in their winning tickets.According to the Mississippi Lottery Corporation, a $2 million Mega Millions ticket sold in Moss Point at the Pilot Travel Center and a $2 million Powerball ticket sold at Mikes Fo
