Hunter Evans and Austin Sumrall, two names familiar to foodies across Mississippi, are semifinalists for the 2026 James Beard Award for the South’s best chef.This year’s semifinalists for The Best Chef: South category were announced on Wednesday by the James Beard Foundation, which annually makes “i
Mississippi is making progress in several key public health areas but significant challenges remain, officials with the state Department of Health said Wednesday afternoon when unveiling their annual public health report card at the state capitol in Jackson.State Health Officer Dr. Dan Edney, alongs
Lottery players in Mississippi will soon be offered another chance to win big with the launch of “Millionaire for Life,” a new multi-state draw game that begins next month.The daily game features a grand prize of $1 million a year for life and a second-tier prize of $100,000 a year for life, both pa
Oxford’s mTrade Park has long been viewed by many as the premier youth athletic facility of Mississippi, but now, it’s being viewed on the national level as the best in the entire U.S.The United States Specialty Sports Association presented mTrade Park with its 2025 Complex of the Year Award, solidi
What began as a family-owned piece of land more than a century ago has evolved into a small business rooted in craftsmanship and community.Coral Depot, owned by husband-and-wife team Deb and Gary Hazel, opened to the public in 2019 and sits on land first purchased in 1912 by the Carruth family, wher
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) is calling all young artists across the state to showcase their creativity in the 2026 Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery Youth Art contest.The annual contest invites Mississippi students to create original artwork inspired by the state’s nat
Jackson’s Thalia Mara Hall reopened Wednesday night after being closed for nearly 17 months, welcoming former Vice President Kamala Harris as part of her nationwide book tour.The sold-out event drew long lines outside the downtown venue, which was lit with signage reading “Thalia Mara Hall Is Back”
Telecommunications giant Comcast has completed a major expansion in Madison County aimed at connecting thousands of residences and businesses to reliable, high-speed internet through its Xfinity brand.According to a release from the company, the project was made possible through a $4.8 million grant
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about a highly preventable form of cancer that continues to impact women across the country.Officials at St. Dominic Hospital note that nearly all cervical cancers in the U.S. are caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV). With routine
St. Dominic Hospital now has a new service offering around-the-clock care for expectant mothers.The Jackson-based medical center opened the doors to its Obstetrics Emergency Department (OB-ED), a first-of-its-kind service for the hospital. The OB-ED provides emergency care for expectant mothers 20 w
More than 300 human trafficking victims were reported in Mississippi in 2024, the majority being victims of sex trafficking, and officials statewide are actively working to raise awareness about human trafficking and key signs and indicators that someone is a victim of the grave crime.January is rec
Hollywood is humming as award season continues this Sunday with the 83rd edition of the Golden Globes.The Golden Globes – described on the awards’ website as “one of the world’s premier entertainment awards recognizing the best in motion pictures and television and beyond” – will honor 2026 winners
Phoenix’s football-picking rhino is going with the Rebels ahead of Thursday’s Fiesta Bowl.Chuti “The Cutie,” one of the Phoenix Zoo’s most beloved animals, has gotten in on the Fiesta Bowl fun every year since 2021. Zookeepers annually place two boxes, each having a logo of one of the teams playing
With Wednesday’s Powerball jackpot up to an estimated $105 million, the Mississippi Lottery Corporation is touting some of the local wins that have happened through the national game over the past month.A $50,000 winning ticket came from the Powerball drawing on Monday. It was purchased at the QuikT
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, admission to the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum and Museum of Mississippi History will be free from Jan. 17-20 to give visitors a chance to learn more about King’s and other civil rights advocates’ involvement in the state.Dr. King’s involvement in Missi
A Mississippi lottery player rang in the New Year with a million dollars, at least before taxes.The Mississippi Lottery Corporation announced Monday that the Powerball drawing on Dec. 31 saw a ticket purchased in Columbus match all five white balls, securing the $1 million prize. If it had landed th
Is it already time for those New Year’s resolutions to go by the wayside? According to a new study, Mississippi has a couple of the worst cities when it comes to residents keeping personal promises throughout the calendar year.To find out where Americans have the best shot at maintaining their goals
Mississippi State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine has announced a new partnership with study abroad program Loop Abroad that will provide students with expanded international hands-on experience starting in the summer of 2026.The collaboration establishes a series of credit-bearing summe
Ole Miss football fans readying for the team’s Fiesta Bowl matchup against Miami are taking full advantage of an easier way to get there.The Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) announced Saturday that Southwest Airlines is temporarily offering nonstop flights from Jackson to Phoen
California may be over 1,700 miles from Mississippi, but that didn’t stop the Magnolia State’s contributions to the arts from being showcased in the 137th Rose Parade.When the annual New Year’s Day parade rolled through Pasadena on Thursday morning – albeit being the first rainy Rose Parade in two d
Forgiveness is often encouraged as the healthy response to conflict, but new research from the University of Mississippi suggests it may come with heavier emotional weight than many people expect.A study led by Ole Miss researchers found that people often experience more sadness and anxiety when ref
The Mississippi Lottery Corporation is kicking off 2026 with a milestone launch, introducing its first-ever $30 scratch-off ticket along with two additional new games and the largest bonus promotion in lottery history.Beginning Jan. 6, players statewide will be able to purchase “Millionaire Maker,”
Mississippi was one of the top states where residents moved away from in 2025, according to newly released data.The annual United Van Lines National Movers Study ranked Mississippi No. 6 among outbound states, with 55% of the company’s moves involving residents leaving the state. The report tracks i
Mississippi was no stranger to this year’s edition of the National Register of Historic Places.The Magnolia State has 15 properties highlighted in the 2025 list. The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the nation’s official list of historic resources w
