Schools across three counties in North Mississippi are being awarded $1 million to enhance education.The Toyota Wellspring Education Fund at the CREATE Foundation will award educational grants to school districts in Pontotoc, Union, and Lee counties. This money will expand learning opportunities and
The Mississippi State Department of Health is using National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week as an opportunity to highlight the importance of getting children and homes tested for toxic metals.“There is no safe blood lead level in children,” a release from the state agency reads.National Lead Poisoni
13 Mississippi restaurants and culinary professionals earned 14 recognitions during the second annual Michelin Guide American South ceremonyThe ceremony honoring the region’s top eateries was held Wednesday night in Nashville. Three local spots earned the Bib Gourmand distinction, which recognizes e
With Halloween happening this Saturday, emergency officials are urging a fun yet safe night of trick-or-treating.“The smartest Halloween goblins go trick-or-treating with safety foremost in mind,” American Medical Response officials said in a press release. “Research has found a child is more likely
You’ll need to change your clocks this fall earlier than usual.Daylight saving time ends the first Sunday in November, which falls on Nov. 1 this year. That means clocks will fall back an hour on Halloween night – or 2 a.m. local time on Nov. 1, to be specific – giving you an extra hour of sleep but
Grammy Museum Mississippi hosted its “Lyrics and Latitudes” gala Thursday night, paying homage to Jimmy Buffett and other local singers while raising thousands of dollars for its education programs.According to the museum in Cleveland, the gala raised $180,000, all of which will go toward programs t
Arena football is returning to Southaven after a 20-year hiatus.Officials with the Landers Center announced that they have reached a new partnership with the American Arena League. Beginning in April 2027, the multipurpose venue will host Mississippi Wolfpack games.Founded in 2024 by former South Pa
Ground has been broken on a new $250 million center that federal, state, local, and healthcare officials believe will offer hope and positive outcomes for Mississippians battling cancer.Sitting congressional officials, state leaders, local legislators, and representatives of the University of Missis
The city of Ridgeland will host its second annual pecan festival this weekend after rain washed out the event’s originally scheduled date earlier this month.According to Explore Ridgeland, the city’s tourism arm, the 2026 Ridgeland Pecan Festival is set for Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30
The 2026 Mississippi State Fair drew 514,000 visitors during its 11-day run, according to the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce.SuperTalk Mississippi News photographer Blake Harrell captured scenes from this year’s fair in Jackson. See our favorite photos in the gallery below.The Fe
Officials in one northeast Mississippi county have put a bounty on beavers.The Itawamba Soil and Water Conservation District is offering the public a cash reward for beaver tails turned in to its office. The reward is $15 per beaver tail.“Are you an Itawamba County Landowner? Do you have a problem w
The famous Budweiser Clydesdales are coming to Mississippi for the holidays.Mitchell Distributing announced on Facebook that the horses will make stops in cities across both the Gulf Coast and the Delta between Dec. 4 and Dec. 19. The horses featured in the brewing company’s winter commercials are h
Delta State University is launching a bald eagle conservation initiative aimed at protecting the birds’ habitat in the Mississippi Delta while giving students hands-on research experience.The project, developed by Dr. Nina Baghai-Riding, a professor of environmental science and biology, will combine
Another run of the Mississippi State Fair has come to an end, and officials are boasting that the 11-day extravaganza had an uptick in attendance and proved safe once again.Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson announced Tuesday that around 514,000 visitors made their way to the fair duri
The Old Farmer’s Almanac has released its weather forecast for Thanksgiving 2026, predicting a mix of sunshine, rain, and snow across the country.But what does the forecast have in store for Mississippi?According to the publication, Thanksgiving Day, which falls on Nov. 26 this year, will bring cool
Miss Mississippi Jane Granberry will use her platform to encourage children to read more, stay active, and build healthy habits.Granberry will visit elementary schools across the state this fall as part of her “Healthy Hearts, Bright Minds” tour. Granberry’s tour is part of a partnership with local
Thirteen-year-old Keegan Schloss has spent the past two years learning to skateboard in Biloxi. When he saw Jackson County’s recently unveiled plans for a permanent skatepark in St. Martin, its size caught him off guard.“I was shocked. I mean, I expected it to be nice, but, like, not that big,” Keeg
WWE is bringing its world-famous wrestlers to Ole Miss this year.The university announced Thursday that WWE will set up shop in the SJB Pavilion on Nov. 20 as part of the buildup to its major Survivor Series: War Games event that will take place in Texas later in the month. In Oxford, fans will see
A Mississippi nonprofit aimed at rehabilitating inmates is bringing industry professionals, advocates, community partners, and leaders together for a convening on how to promote the best reentry outcomes statewide.Martha Claire Bullen, chief reentry officer at MAGCOR, said the From Barriers to Bridg
Now that Cruisin’ the Coast is officially over, crews are beginning to turn Gulfport’s Jones Park into a winter wonderland.A family-friendly holiday tradition dating back to 2015, the Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival returns to the Mississippi Gulf Coast this year, featuring millions of themed
With flu season ramping up in Mississippi, one of the state’s leading health professionals is urging people to get their flu shots.Dr. Jennifer Bryan, a physician with the Hattiesburg Clinic in Flowood and former chair of the Mississippi State Medical Association Board of Trustees, said flu season t
Matchbox Twenty is coming to the Brandon Amphitheater as part of its 30th anniversary tour.The venue made the official announcement on Tuesday but teased it on Monday with a social media post. In the post, the amphitheater had alarm clocks on its two video boards that displayed 3:00 a.m. The caption
If you have your dancing shoes — blue suede ones, of course — you may want to pack them and head to Tupelo for a weekend of dancing to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s music.The Tupelo Elvis Fan Club will host Dancing With The King from Oct. 30 through Nov. 1. The boogie-filled festivities will take plac
After inclement weather forced it to move from its original October weekend, Mississippi’s largest European car show has announced new dates for its 19th edition.The Renaissance Euro Fest was originally scheduled for Oct. 2-4, with events in both Ridgeland and Jackson. The European car and motorcycl
