A new area code is coming to north Mississippi as demand for phone numbers continues to grow.The Mississippi Public Service Commission previously approved the introduction of the 471 area code, which will overlay the existing 662 area code region. The new area code will serve communities including S
Mississippi’s premier celebration of anime, animation, and pop culture has announced its dates for 2026.The Mississippi Anime Fest, held annually inside the Trade Mart in downtown Jackson, will return on Friday, March 14, and Saturday, March 15, event organizers announced on Monday.This year’s event
With dangerously cold temperatures continuing to grip Mississippi – although there should be a couple of above-freezing days before another cold front hits this weekend – the state Department of Health is urging residents to take extra precautions to prevent hypothermia and frostbite.“The Mississipp
Eight months after Meridian native Jamal Roberts won it all on “American Idol,” it didn’t take long for another Mississippian to take the first step in trying to do the same during Monday night’s season 24 premiere.Within minutes of the episode airing, Daniel Stallworth took the stage with his versi
Grammy Museum Mississippi, the only museum outside of Los Angeles officially associated with the annual music awards, will celebrate 10 years this March, and officials have a large slate of programming on deck to ring in the milestone.Wednesday, March 5, will mark the decennial since visitors were f
Sunday has proven to be a brutal travel day, whether by car or plane, as roadways and runways in Mississippi are seeing significant ice due to impacts brought forth by Winter Storm Fern.Automobile travelers in north Mississippi have been asked to stay off the roads since Friday evening. The city of
Some of the largest creatures ever to roam the Earth are coming back to life in Jackson.The Mississippi Museum of Natural Science is set to debut “Giants of the Ice Age,” an immersive new exhibit opening Jan. 31 and running through August 23. The exhibit invites visitors to step into a prehistoric w
A pair of Mississippi Match 5 players are celebrating after a winning jackpots just three days apart. In total, the players won more than $146,000.The most recent of the two wins came during Wednesday’s drawing when a ticket purchased at Love’s Travel Stop in Sandersville matched all five numbers to
Country music superstar Jason Aldean has set an entertainment record in the birthplace of Elvis Presley.Officials with Cadence Bank Arena announced that Aldean’s Jan. 16 sold-out performance is the highest-grossing show in the city of Tupelo’s history, surpassing the previous record held by James Ta
Two centuries ago, Mississippi lawmakers chartered a small academy that would grow into one of the state’s most enduring institutions. This week, Mississippi College is celebrating its 200th anniversary, marking an achievement not many colleges can claim.The Clinton campus’ bicentennial is being rec
Three cousins who all went on to find musical success are the focal point of the newest exhibit at the Grammy Museum Mississippi.The museum in Cleveland held its ticket-only exhibit opening party on Wednesday night for “The Killer, The Preacher, and The Cowboy: The Legacies of Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmy
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
