Mississippi’s largest St. Patrick’s Day celebration has yielded a nearly $206,000 donation to the state’s lone children’s hospital.Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade & Festival presented a check for $205,900 to Children’s of Mississippi on Wednesday, marking another milestone in the event’s longstanding commi
Boom Ball is coming to central Mississippi this summer.The popular baseball game with unique twists will be showcased at Trustmark Park in Pearl on June 20, promising a “wild, fast, and family-friendly take on America’s favorite pastime.”Boom Ball blends parts of baseball with kid-friendly live ente
Meridian native Jamal Roberts returned to the “American Idol” stage on Monday night, almost exactly a year after he won the hit singing competition.Roberts was invited to perform during the penultimate episode of season 24. Wearing a red velvet suit and sporting a new haircut, he showed off his late
Daniel Stallworth is returning to his hometown of Moss Point for a free concert after his lengthy run on “American Idol” came to an end last week.Stallworth, who made it to the show’s Top 7, announced on Facebook that he will take the stage for a “Hometown Celebration” concert on Tuesday. The show w
Fans of Grammy-winning artist Jelly Roll were given the bad news that the artist would not be taking the stage alongside Post Malone on the first leg of the Big Ass Stadium Tour Part 2, which included a show at Ole Miss. But, on the bright side, the “Son of a Sinner” singer is not punting on Mississ
The annual Mississippi Makers Fest returns to downtown Jackson this Saturday, promising art, music, and plenty of good food.The free, outdoor get-together is put on by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History. It will once again be held outside the Two Mississippi Museums, and after welcom
Post Malone and Jelly Roll will not be performing at Ole Miss this year.The two hit artists were originally set to take the main stage at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on June 5 as part of The Big Ass Stadium Tour Part 2. The Oxford show is the latest to be axed by Post Malone, who notably canceled colle
A lucky Mississippi Powerball player is $2 million richer after a big win in Wednesday night’s Powerball drawing.The winning ticket was purchased at Doc’s Quick Stop Exxon in Byhalia. The unidentified player matched all five white balls — 3-19-35-51-67 — to initially win $1 million, then doubled the
Mississippians can soon try to crack the odds for a chance at winning free eggs for a year.The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce announced Friday that the state’s Egg Marketing Board, in partnership with Ridgeland-based Cal-Maine Foods, is hosting an “Eggs for a Year” giveaway, wher
The Jackson Coffee Festival is running it back in Mississippi’s capital city for another round of freshly brewed fun.After a successful debut in 2025, roasters from across the Magnolia State and beyond are gearing up to serve some of their most popular coffee products, while seasoned baristas host w
A national honor that only goes to six undergraduates each year has been awarded to two Millsaps College students – or one-third of all honorees across the country.The liberal arts college in Jackson announced Friday that seniors Elyse Warren and Olivia Danos were named National Leaders of the Year
Legendary rock band Chicago won’t be taking the main stage at the Brandon Amphitheater on Friday. Instead, the group’s concert has been moved back two days due to expected inclement weather in central Mississippi.Officials with the outdoor venue announced Thursday that the show is being moved to Sun
More than $13 million will go toward supporting youth mental health services in Mississippi.Gov. Tate Reeves announced Thursday that the funding is made available through the federal Community Development Block Grant CARES Act Coronavirus Relief program.The Mississippi Development Authority has appr
Tourism officials are lauding Double Decker weekend as a tremendous success for the city of Oxford.Visit Oxford executive director Kinney Ferris said Thursday on Mornings with Richard Cross that the 29th edition of the arts festival welcomed 111,700 visitors to the college town’s square. Festival-go
Plans are underway for year two of the National Folk Festival’s three-year residency in Jackson – the first time the nation’s longest-running traditional arts event has been held in Mississippi.This week, National Folk Festival officials revealed the initial slate of artists who will perform at the
Quick-thinking middle school students in Mississippi kept their school bus from crashing after their driver passed out while on a four-lane highway.The bus had just left Hancock Middle School in Hancock County on Wednesday with about 40 children on board when Leah Taylor, 46, had an asthma attack. S
One of central Mississippi’s most popular outdoor concerts and picnic events is just around the corner.Mississippi Symphony Orchestra’s Pepsi Pops will celebrate its 45th year of putting a symphonic spin on chart toppers, movie themes, Broadway hits, and patriotic fare in front of picnickers looking
Mississippi lottery players will soon get a chance to play a popular game show on scratch-off tickets.The Mississippi Lottery Corporation announced that, beginning as soon as May 5, “Wheel of Fortune” scratchers will be available at retailers statewide. Not only does it offer top prizes up to $200,0
Mississippi native Daniel Stallworth’s run on “American Idol” season 24 came to an end Monday night as the local singer fell just short of the show’s Top 5.Stallworth, a teacher from Moss Point and one of seven contestants left heading into the episode, took the stage twice during Taylor Swift night
“American Idol” season 24 resumes Monday night with Mississippi native Daniel Stallworth vying to be in the show’s Top 5 – but he needs your help to get there.Stallworth, an elementary school teacher from Moss Point, will take the stage as part of the inaugural “Celebrating Taylor Swift on American
Around $1.5 million will be dispersed among Mississippi organizations assisting victims of human trafficking.Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced that the funding was made available through the Victims of Human Trafficking and Commercial Sexual Exploitation Fund, which was created by th
On Earth Day 2026, the American Lung Association released its annual State of the Air report showing that Mississippi children breathe “some of the dirtiest air” in the country.More than 65,000 kids across 10 reporting counties are exposed to unhealthy pollution levels, the report found through offi
One of Starkville’s most exciting events – the world’s largest wiener dog race – is returning to town this weekend.The fourth annual Starkville Derby, which coincides with the Boardtown Pizza Arts Fest, will be held throughout the day on Saturday with the gates opening at 9 a.m. Live music begins an
Pearl Day is returning this weekend with a star-studded entertainment lineup on the docket.Multi-platinum rock band Daughtry will conclude a day packed full of free family-friendly activities and outdoor festivities on Saturday in Trustmark Park’s north parking lot. The free concert will begin with
