Educators and community members were honored Tuesday night for helping make Tupelo schools great.The Celebration of Distinction, brought on through a joint partnership between the CREATE Foundation and the Association for Excellence in Education (AEE), with the Tupelo Public School District (TPSD) a
ESPN’s “College GameDay” may have snubbed Starkville for its next episode, choosing Iowa City for Ohio State-Iowa instead, but the network is bringing another fan-favorite show to the Junction ahead of Mississippi State’s top-20 matchup against Alabama.The No. 16 Bulldogs (4-0, 2-0 SEC) will host th
For generations of Jackson-area children, a trip to Toys “R” Us on County Line Road was about as exciting as it got.The store was a massive toy chest where kids could wander through aisles of dolls, action figures, video games, and other toys, while parents watched their children’s faces light up at
Tupelo shoppers, the wait is almost over – Target is opening later this month.After a multi-year process dating back to 2023, when store representatives came to Tupelo to scout a possible location, and 4,200 trucks of dirt later, the Target near North Gloster Street will open to the public on Oct. 1
The 18th annual Cannon Motors Loblolly Festival is returning to Laurel this Saturday with more than 300 vendors, three live music stages, and free admission.Laurel Main Street will host the festival from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. throughout downtown Laurel.The festival will feature craft, retail, food, and a
Dates have been announced for the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum’s annual Pumpkin Adventure.All are invited to celebrate fall at the museum on Lakeland Drive in Jackson. On Oct. 7-10, 14-17, and 21-24, families can enjoy what organizers call a “pumpkin paradise” that includes hayrides,
Mississippi State University has been recognized as a “Distinguished Military College” by U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.The school joins four others in earning the title. Hegseth said the new designation expands America’s Corps of Cadets, a War Department program established to expand the pipel
Who you gon’ call? Gho – Hopefully, the Mississippi lottery headquarters to cash in.State lottery officials announced a new slate of games for October, including a $5 “Ghostbusters” scratch-off.The game will be available on retailer shelves beginning Oct. 6 and will feature artwork and characters fr
Key Field in Meridian could become home to a new KC-46A air refueling squadron, with the U.S. Air Force informing Congress Tuesday that the Mississippi installation is one of four preferred locations for the military aircraft.Mississippi’s congressional delegation, including Republican Reps. Trent K
The Itawamba Community College choir will take its talents to the White House this Christmas season.ICC President Dr. Jay Allen announced that the choir was selected from more than 1,000 entries to perform during the White House Christmas tours in Washington, D.C. Itawamba’s performance is set for t
The world’s largest weenie dog race will soon return to Starkville — this time with a new title sponsor.The 5th annual Starkville Derby will return to the college town on May 1, 2027. In the offseason, event officials struck a three-year naming-rights partnership with Mama Justice Law Firm.“We can’t
The entertainment lineup has been announced for the 2027 Dixie National Rodeo.Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson announced Tuesday that a full slate of popular country artists will be taking the main stage from Feb. 12-14 and Feb. 17-20 with Deana Carter and Chris Janson headlining the festivities
The Philadelphia music scene will soon ramp up with the announcement of Marty Stuart’s Congress of Country Music winter lineup at the Ellis Theater.Built in 1926, the Ellis Theater originally opened as a silent movie theater before converting to sound in the 1930s. After famous Philadelphia-born cou
Another famous country music star is taking the stage in the Magnolia State.On Monday, it was announced that Riley Green will perform at the Brandon Amphitheater on June 3, 2027, as part of his “That’s Just Me Tour.” To promote his fourth studio album, the award-winning country artist chose Brandon
Thousands of Mississippians gathered in downtown Jackson this weekend for the state’s literary lawn party.Officials with the Mississippi Book Festival report that more than 9,135 people attended the event on Saturday. The 12th annual Mississippi Book Festival saw a 15% increase of attendance from la
The 2026-2027 oyster season will soon open in Mississippi, beginning at sunrise on Oct. 1.According to the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources, daily harvest limits will be set at 15 sacks per resident commercial tonging vessel and 20 sacks per commercial oyster dredging vessel per day. All r
Mississippi set a tourism record in 2025, officials announced.Gov. Tate Reeves and Visit Mississippi Executive Director Rochelle Hicks announced Thursday that the state welcomed 45.5 million visitors in 2025, with tourism activity generating a record $18.9 billion in total economic impact across the
Mississippi State fans will have a chance to make history on Saturday.Bulldog fans attending Mississippi State’s SEC home opener against Missouri and former Ole Miss quarterback Austin Simmons are encouraged to bring one or multiple cowbells to help the school reclaim the cowbell world record.In 201
Mississippi will once again be on display during the world-famous Rose Parade.Visit Mississippi announced Tuesday that the state’s tourism arm will make its third appearance in the iconic Pasadena New Year’s celebration. This newest float, “Mississippi: Where Hospitality is Always on the Menu,” aims
A pair of Mississippi lawmakers have been recognized for moving legislation advancing healthcare for cancer patients across the finish line.Rep. Sam Creekmore, R-New Albany, and Sen. Walter Michel, R-Ridgeland, received the National Distinguished Advocacy Award for their advocacy for Jill’s Law this
New cruise opportunities on the Mississippi River are coming to Natchez.American Cruise Lines and the city of Natchez broke ground on a new major cruise dock on the Mississippi River. This investment in Natchez’s tourism future marks the cruise line’s largest infrastructure project to date.“Natchez
For travelers wanting an authentic taste of Italian pizza, the obvious choice is to fly across the pond to indulge in the real thing, right? That, or just go to Leña Pizza + Bagels in the Mississippi Delta.On Wednesday, Leña owner and founder Marisol Doyle received recognition in Naples, Italy, when
She’s choosin’ Oxford, I can tell.Country music superstar Ella Langley will perform at Ole Miss on Thursday night to kick off what’s expected to be a hectic weekend in the college town, with a highly anticipated Saturday football game between the Rebels and LSU on the horizon.Best known for her hit
Mississippi’s youngest and brightest will continue to be recognized for their academic excellence, along with the teachers who shape them, under a new organization.The Mississippi Business Alliance (MSBA) Foundation and the Kelly Gene Cook Sr. Charitable Foundation, Inc. have jointly announced that
