The fourth annual Team Hope Walk is set for Saturday, May 17 in Flowood, an event that raises awareness and research funding for Huntington’s Disease. Around 200 families across the state are affected by Huntington’s disease, a terminal neurogenerative disorder that leads to the breakdown of nerve c
One of the most popular roadway stops in smalltown Philadelphia has a new favorite team after local standout Jarquez Hunter was drafted in last month’s NFL Draft.Philadelphia Market & Deli Marathon saw one of its nicest and most talented customers walk through the doors when Hunter stopped by Tuesda
Looking to score an alligator in Mississippi? Well, now is the time to apply.The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks announced that private lands alligator season applications are now open.For the first year, applications can only be submitted online. Mailed-in hard copy applica
Scientists with the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) have confirmed that fossil fragments from a Colombian mammoth were found along the state’s Gulf Coast, marking the first discovery of its kind in the region.Cole Moody, an area resident, located and recovered two different pa
Mark your calendars! The Mississippi State Fair will return to Jackson in just under five months.Officials announced that the extremely popular and highly anticipated event will take place at the fairgrounds from October 2-13, promising family-friendly fun. This year will mark the 166th edition of f
Mississippi’s own Jamal Roberts received over a million votes during Monday night’s episode of American Idol to advance into the competition’s next round, but the bigger storyline may have been the news he revealed on air beforehand.During a game of “Two Truths and a Lie,” Roberts gave the producers
Entertainment and pop culture enthusiasts in the Magnolia State will soon have the chance to convene in Jackson for a star-studded Mississippi Comic Con.The highly anticipated event, celebrating its 11th year in the capital city, is slated to return to the Mississippi Trade Mart and Coliseum on the
Hundreds of artisans, food vendors, and other attractions will draw thousands of visitors on Thursday for the Canton Flea Market’s 60th anniversary celebration.The bi-annual marketplace, which happens on the second Thursday of May and October each year, began in 1965 as a humble street meet with jus
As summer nears, officials at the Jackson airport have announced an expanded slate of flight options for travelers ready to vacation.From now through August, the number of flights out of Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) increases by 5% versus summer 2024, while the seats availa
Community leaders in Clarksdale, where Ryan Coogler’s hit film “Sinners” was set but not filmed, are inviting Michael B. Jordan and the rest of the cast and crew to visit the grounds where the Jim Crow era vampire movie takes place.“We are extending an open invitation to you, the cast, and the creat
During American Idol‘s “Ladies’ Night” episode, in which the top 10 took to the stage with hits from some of the most iconic women in music, Mississippi native Jamal Roberts sang his way into the top eight with a Carrie Underwood song.Trying to follow in the footsteps of Underwood, who won season fo
As the digital landscape continues to see innovation and emerging trends, Mississippi’s premier tech conference is returning to Tupelo on Tuesday, Sept. 30, and Wednesday, Oct. 1.The 2025 Digital Innovation Conference will bring together visionaries, pioneers, and disruptors across the realms of tec
In Clinton, Mississippi College has long been a nurturing ground for musical talent, producing artists who have significantly contributed to various genres. While the college’s Department of Music offers a comprehensive education that combines rigorous academic training and many performance opportun
Some “pawsitive” news is coming out of Natchez with the election of the city’s first pet mayor.After weeks of spirited campaigning and a last-minute surge at the polls, voters chose beloved black lab Mary Frances as their K-9 commander. Heading into Election Day, Mary Frances used the trail to showc
Just like the weather outside, it’s heating up at the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.Lottery officials announced the incoming launch of three new games on Wednesday: $2 Heat Stroke, $5 Blazing Hot Bucks, and $10 Red Hot Cash.“The Mississippi Lottery is turning up the heat Tuesday, May 6, with the l
The East Mississippi Veterans Park in Meridian is undergoing a major facelift.Crews are currently in the process of improving three distinct areas designed to honor and pay tribute to the men and women who have served in the military.Area One: The historic freedom timeline – roadside sign wallThis w
The Mississippi State Department of Health is once again teaming up with a handful of local partners to host the third annual Healthy Aging Summit.MSDH, in conjunction with the Mississippi Public Health Association, AARP Mississippi, and the Mississippi Rural Health Association, will host this year’
From coast to coast and sea to sea, Mississippi continues to have some of the coolest fossil finds in the entire country.The latest geological gem was found in Oktibbeha County on April 15 when a team of scientists with the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality came across the vertebra of
The largest and most realistic dinosaur exhibit on tour will be making two stops in Mississippi this year.Jurassic Quest, a traveling interactive dinosaur experience, is slated to set up shop in Jackson this spring and in Biloxi this summer. From May 9-11, folks in or near the capital city will have
Meridian native Jamal Roberts landed in the top 10 of American Idol on Monday night, avoiding elimination on the show’s “Iconic Idol Moments” episode.The remaining dozen were asked to pick a viral moment across the show’s 23-year history and make it their own. Roberts chose Tom Odell’s “Heal” after
Popular Southern rock band Whiskey Myers will be making a stop in central Mississippi this fall.The Brandon Amphitheater announced on Monday that the masterminds behind “Broken Window Serenade,” “Stone,” and “Frogman” will set up shop in the outdoor venue on September 20.Special guests Rayker Blanke
A new Miss Mississippi’s Teen has been crowned.Avery McNair, a Simpson Academy student and Miss Madison County Teen, is the latest to earn the prestigious title during Sunday’s ceremony in Vicksburg. This year marked the 20th anniversary of the competition being held in the Magnolia State.21 total t
Jamal Roberts became the latest Mississippian to make his mark on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, taking the stage on Sunday night and doing well enough to be voted into the top 12 of American Idol season 23.Roberts, a Meridian native who may have a way to go before being inducted into the Rock Hall
One of central Mississippi’s favorite outdoor concerts is just around the corner.Mississippi Symphony Orchestra’s Pepsi Pops will celebrate its 44th year at Old Trace Park at the Ross Barnett Reservoir, putting a symphonic spin on chart toppers, movie themes, Broadway hits, and patriotic fare. On Fr
