A Mississippi Blues Trail marker has been unveiled at arguably the most influential place in the history of the Delta blues.Officials gathered in Clarksdale to get a first look at the marker, which stands tall along the crossroads of Highways 61 and 49. The landmark is deeply rooted in music history
A record $133,000 was raised to support wounded veterans through a golf tournament in Mississippi.The 15th Annual Eagles Under the Oaks golf tournament in Pass Christian was a resounding success, sponsor Keesler Federal Credit Union proclaimed. The money raised at the event will go to the Combat Wou
NatureFEST is returning to the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science this weekend.The event returns on Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. for another action‑packed opportunity for hands‑on learning at the museum, located in Jackson at LeFleur’s Bluff State Park. A festival, nature outing, and a muse
For the third time in as many years, Starkville has been named the “Best Small Town in the South” by readers of USA Today.After a month of voting through the publication’s 2026 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, Starkville grabbed the top spot over Inverness, Fla., Lewisburg, W. Va., West Monroe, La., a
Telecommunications giant C Spire has completed a major project that will provide fiber internet access to more than 14,000 Mississippi homes and nearly 20,000 undeveloped lots.C Spire was awarded a grant from the U.S. Treasury’s Capital Projects Fund, a $10 billion program that subsidizes campaigns
As Mississippi’s tourism industry grows, one of the state’s universities is looking to give its students a competitive advantage in the hospitality workforce.Beginning this upcoming fall semester, the University of Southern Mississippi will launch the Hospitality Passport program, an initiative desi
A fourth grader from northeast Mississippi has a chance to be crowned “America’s Favorite Student.”Bentley Scruggs, a student at Rankin Elementary School in Tupelo, is currently in second place in his group as part of a nationwide competition presented by Bill Nye “the Science Guy” and The Planetary
50 years later, one of Mississippi’s first independent bookstores is still standing – and stronger than ever.Lemuria Books, a staple of not only Jackson but also the state as a whole, will soon celebrate the major milestone of serving as a community-minded literary lighthouse for half a century.On S
The Mississippi Gulf Coast’s Crawfish Music Festival will soon return for its 33rd year, featuring plenty of live music and even more mud bugs.The annual event centered around “piping hot and perfectly spiced” crawfish, with other food options available, will be held at the Mississippi Coast Coliseu
When the lights dimmed Monday night for another episode of “American Idol,” Mississippi’s Daniel Stallworth heard his name called not once but twice, surviving two rounds of elimination.Stallworth, a 27-year-old elementary school teacher from Moss Point, was named as part of the top 12 at the top of
Art in the Pass is set to return the weekend of April 11-12, bringing fine art, live music, and plenty of food options to a scenic stretch of the Mississippi Gulf Coast.The annual festival will be held at War Memorial Park in Pass Christian, overlooking the beach. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Satu
NASA will soon launch its moon rocket, signaling mankind’s first trip to the moon in more than 50 years — and Mississippi played a crucial role in what’s set to be a historic mission for the United States.The space-bound crew consists of NASA’s Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, along
With paint-covered hands, students helped mark the future of the University of Mississippi’s Early Learning and Evaluation Center, leaving prints on a beam during a March 27 event for the $30 million-plus project slated to open in early 2027.In addition to hard-hat-wearing students who left their pr
A Mississippian is among the final 14 on the hit TV singing competition “American Idol,” as a big twist was revealed at the end of Monday night’s episode.During the opening hour of Monday’s “Songs of Faith” episode – the first live episode of season 24 – Daniel Stallworth was announced as part of th
After more than three decades on the water, professional fisherman Jason Christie proved he can still surprise himself.The Oklahoma native claimed a dramatic victory at the Mountain Dew Bassmaster Elite on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway in Columbus over the weekend, securing his ninth Bassmaster t
Daniel Stallworth recently cracked the top 20 of “American Idol” and now hopes to advance come Monday. While his rise on the hit singing competition has been well documented, his musical roots trace back to when he was just two years old.The 27-year-old Moss Point native said in a recent interview w
Nissan is providing eco-friendly education to students through a program hosted by the Mississippi Children’s Museum in Jackson.The automobile manufacturing giant launched the Nissan Eco School at the museum this week. The initiative is an after-school event for second and third-grade students from
Country music star Travis Tritt is making two stops in MississippiThe “It’s a Great Day to Be Alive” and “Help Me Hold On” singer will take the main stage at the Brandon Amphitheater on Saturday, June 13. David Lee Murphy, best known for his hit “Dust on the Bottle, and Chris Cagle, the artist behi
Professional hockey is returning to Southaven after a nearly decade-long hiatus.Officials with the Landers Center announced Wednesday that a local team will be the 15th member of the Federal Prospects Hockey League this year. The new team is the second based in Mississippi in the league and will beg
“Please take me back home to Mississippi.” If you recognize that line, you already know Afroman – and now, he’s getting his wish. At least for a few nights.The Grammy-nominated rapper from Hattiesburg announced plans for his 2026 Freedom of Speech Tour. It includes 30 stops across 12 states and Cana
“Spider-Man” fans in Mississippi will see a familiar face when the latest flick in the Marvel franchise is released this summer.Jackson State University alumnus Tramell Tillman will appear in “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” set to drop in theaters nationwide July 31. Tillman’s alma mater issued a press
While most St. Patrick’s Day celebrations across the country took place last week – with the holiday falling on March 17 – Mississippi’s largest Irish get-together will take over the streets of downtown Jackson this upcoming weekend.Tens of thousands are expected to gather in the capital city on Fri
A Civil War battle site in Warren County will be preserved courtesy of a series of grants.The National Park Service has awarded Battlefield Land Acquisition Grants of more than $91,000 to protect 90 acres along the banks of the Yazoo River, where Union troops disembarked their transport ships the da
A delegation of officials representing Mississippi State University visited with religious royalty while in Italy.The group met with Pope Leo XIV, the first American to head the Catholic Church, while visiting the future home of Mississippi State’s international programs in Rome. Mississippi State h
