Law enforcement, officials, media, and community members gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially kick off the 167th Mississippi State Fair on Thursday.Mississippi Agriculture and Commerce Commissioner Andy Gipson thanked the Mississippi National Guard and others who make the event and t
Palmer Home for Children has been nationally recognized for its human services practices.The Mississippi nonprofit announced Thursday that it achieved national accreditation through the Council on Accreditation. Officials said the accreditation followed an intensive 18-month process to demonstrate t
Hinds Community College has dedicated a new $64 million, 160,000-square-foot Health Sciences Complex on its Rankin Campus in Pearl to expand training opportunities for future nurses and other health care professionals.The college held a dedication ceremony Wednesday, celebrating the completion of th
A Mississippian who lost her mother to cancer at a young age is hopeful that federal lawmakers will dedicate funding to research and prevention programs.Casey Rinewalt, a Mississippian who volunteers for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), joined more than 750 cancer patient
The president, CEO, and co-founder of one of the nation’s leading pharmaceutical service companies plans to give $10 million to support Mississippi State University’s Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering.The gift is coming from Fred and Sara Jean Burke and is expected to create programs
The Mississippi State Fair is gearing up to open its gates for the 167th edition of rides, food, agricultural events, entertainment, and more in downtown Jackson.The fair is not only the largest of its kind in Jackson, but it’s also the biggest in the state and generates significant revenue for its
It’s been 60 years since Toyota introduce the Corolla, a vehicle the company assembles right here in Mississippi, and to celebrate, Toyota has announced six $60,000 grants for local schools and nonprofits.The grantees in Northeast Mississippi, where Toyota operates a plant in Blue Springs, are the T
Mississippi’s largest nonprofit provider of children’s behavioral health has expanded its psychiatric treatment center with $25 million in state and federal investments.Canopy Children’s Solutions celebrated the opening of its CARES Center on Monday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The center’s openi
“America’s Largest Block Party” is in full swing on the coast.Cruisin’ the Coast is back for its 30th edition and is running through Oct. 11. The week-long event features an array of vintage cars, live music, and more across the Mississippi coast.Where is Cruisin’ the Coast?Cruisin’ the Coast hosts
For the fifth year in a row, Billboard magazine has named Delta State University’s Delta Music Institute as one of the top music business schools in the world, Delta State officials announced Monday.The unranked annual list, which has not been released in full yet, is expected to have Delta State al
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
