Mississippi Mud Monsters bringing patriotic flare to Independence Day weekend
07/03/2026

Mississippi Mud Monsters bringing patriotic flare to Independence Day weekend

The Mississippi Mud Monsters are going to party like it’s 1776 in celebrating America250 this Independence Day weekend.“It is all in on America this weekend,” Mud Monsters Assistant GM David Kerr said. “It’s a loaded weekend. People expect to come to Trustmark Park for fireworks on the 4th of July,

What to know about Mississippi’s tax-free weekend July 10-12
07/01/2026

What to know about Mississippi’s tax-free weekend July 10-12

Shoppers looking to avoid that pesky sales tax will get a chance to do so in a couple of weekends.Happening statewide is Mississippi’s annual tax-free weekend, beginning Friday, July 10, and lasting through Sunday, July 12. Shoppers won’t have to worry about paying the 7% sales tax on clothing, foot

Fire marshal urges fireworks safety ahead of July 4 celebrations
06/30/2026

Fire marshal urges fireworks safety ahead of July 4 celebrations

Fireworks shows are expected to be bigger than ever this weekend as Mississippi and the entire country celebrate America’s 250th birthday on Independence Day.Ahead of the holiday, State Fire Marshal and Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney is urging both those who light fireworks and those watching to

Man walking outline of the U.S. reaches South Mississippi
06/30/2026

Man walking outline of the U.S. reaches South Mississippi

GAUTIER — With a backpack on his shoulders, several phones in hand and thousands of thousands still ahead, Jack Kadis walked into Gautier on Thursday as part of his goal to walk the outline of the continental United States.Kadis, 22, is from Charlotte, North Carolina. He has built an Instagram follo

Biloxi police issue traffic, safety reminders for Scrapin’ the Coast
06/26/2026

Biloxi police issue traffic, safety reminders for Scrapin’ the Coast

The Biloxi Police Department has issued reminders to both citizens and visitors ahead of this weekend’s edition of Scrapin’ the Coast.The South’s largest car, truck, and bike show begins Friday and runs through Sunday. Especially since it’s a car show, heavy traffic and congestion are expected throu

Pair of Mississippi lottery players win $100K prizes
06/25/2026

Pair of Mississippi lottery players win $100K prizes

Two Mississippi lottery players will be cashing in on six-figure wins.Two separate $100,000 prizes were won in just five days – one through the Powerball and another on a scratch-off ticket.The first win came from the Saturday, June 20, Powerball drawing. The lucky winner purchased the ticket at Fas

Mississippians with faulty driver’s licenses can get free replacement: DPS
06/23/2026

Mississippians with faulty driver’s licenses can get free replacement: DPS

Mississippians with faulty driver’s licenses can get a free replacement.Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell reports that the backside barcode on some recently-issued IDs have not been scanning properly, posing problems for Mississippians in the TSA line at airports, gas stations, grocery stores,

Neshoba County Fair: Your guide to Mississippi’s Giant House Party
06/19/2026

Neshoba County Fair: Your guide to Mississippi’s Giant House Party

Mississippi’s Giant House Party is back for its 137th rendition!Kicking off on Friday and running through June 26, the annual weeklong Neshoba County Fair has returned. Fairgoers will have yet another opportunity to enjoy porch swing conversations at a cabin belonging to a friend, family member, or

Record Independence Day travel expected despite still-high gas prices
06/19/2026

Record Independence Day travel expected despite still-high gas prices

Despite gas prices just beginning to come down from four-year highs, a record number of Americans are expected to travel 50 miles or more from home this Independence Day, according to AAA.The automobile association released its annual forecast for the July 4 holiday, projecting 72.2 million American

McDonald’s bringing back fried apple pies as part of America250 celebration
06/17/2026

McDonald’s bringing back fried apple pies as part of America250 celebration

An American staple is bringing back a former fan-favorite menu item just in time to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday.McDonald’s announced Tuesday that its fried apple pie will soon be available for purchase for the first time in over three decades. The fast-food giant phased the sweet treat off

See what Mississippi placed in the nation’s giant America250 time capsule
06/16/2026

See what Mississippi placed in the nation’s giant America250 time capsule

250 years of progress and history in America frozen in time – a time capsule to commemorate America’s 250th birthday will soon go into the ground in Philadelphia, Pa., bringing a bit of Mississippi with it.On July 4, a time capsule containing items from all 50 states, five territories, and Washingto