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
With Wednesday’s Powerball jackpot up to an estimated $105 million, the Mississippi Lottery Corporation is touting some of the local wins that have happened through the national game over the past month.A $50,000 winning ticket came from the Powerball drawing on Monday. It was purchased at the QuikT
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, admission to the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum and Museum of Mississippi History will be free from Jan. 17-20 to give visitors a chance to learn more about King’s and other civil rights advocates’ involvement in the state.Dr. King’s involvement in Missi
A Mississippi lottery player rang in the New Year with a million dollars, at least before taxes.The Mississippi Lottery Corporation announced Monday that the Powerball drawing on Dec. 31 saw a ticket purchased in Columbus match all five white balls, securing the $1 million prize. If it had landed th
Is it already time for those New Year’s resolutions to go by the wayside? According to a new study, Mississippi has a couple of the worst cities when it comes to residents keeping personal promises throughout the calendar year.To find out where Americans have the best shot at maintaining their goals
Mississippi State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine has announced a new partnership with study abroad program Loop Abroad that will provide students with expanded international hands-on experience starting in the summer of 2026.The collaboration establishes a series of credit-bearing summe
Ole Miss football fans readying for the team’s Fiesta Bowl matchup against Miami are taking full advantage of an easier way to get there.The Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) announced Saturday that Southwest Airlines is temporarily offering nonstop flights from Jackson to Phoen
California may be over 1,700 miles from Mississippi, but that didn’t stop the Magnolia State’s contributions to the arts from being showcased in the 137th Rose Parade.When the annual New Year’s Day parade rolled through Pasadena on Thursday morning – albeit being the first rainy Rose Parade in two d
Forgiveness is often encouraged as the healthy response to conflict, but new research from the University of Mississippi suggests it may come with heavier emotional weight than many people expect.A study led by Ole Miss researchers found that people often experience more sadness and anxiety when ref
The Mississippi Lottery Corporation is kicking off 2026 with a milestone launch, introducing its first-ever $30 scratch-off ticket along with two additional new games and the largest bonus promotion in lottery history.Beginning Jan. 6, players statewide will be able to purchase “Millionaire Maker,”
Mississippi was one of the top states where residents moved away from in 2025, according to newly released data.The annual United Van Lines National Movers Study ranked Mississippi No. 6 among outbound states, with 55% of the company’s moves involving residents leaving the state. The report tracks i
Mississippi was no stranger to this year’s edition of the National Register of Historic Places.The Magnolia State has 15 properties highlighted in the 2025 list. The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the nation’s official list of historic resources w
Mississippi parents had clear favorites when naming their newborns in 2025, according to a new list released by the Mississippi State Department of Health.James was the most common name for boys with 163 taking the name statewide. Amelia led the way on the girls side with 113 newborns being named th
The African Children’s Choir will bring its internationally known performance to Vicksburg as part of a free, public concert highlighting music, culture, and education.The choir is scheduled to perform on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, at 10:45 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Vicksburg, located at 1607 Cherr
If you tune in to the upcoming Rose Parade, don’t be surprised to see Mississippi shining on one of the largest New Year’s Day stages.As is becoming customary, tourism officials in Mississippi have made it their mission to broadcast what makes the Magnolia State so special, so that outsiders can und
With New Year’s celebrations approaching, Mississippi Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Chaney is urging residents to practice firework safety to prevent injuries, fires, and property damage.According to the National Fire Protection Association, fireworks sparked more than 32,000 fi
New Year’s Eve is right around the corner, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate. From creative drops to parties and concerts, Mississippi is full of New Year’s Eve events. Here’s a short list of our favorites.Bay St. Louis Oyster DropWhile it’s not Times Square in New York City, there are a han
Mississippi’s first-ever wild turkey stamps will soon be available for purchase.The state’s Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks announced on Monday that the stamps will go on sale on Jan. 15, 2026, ahead of the spring turkey season.According to a recently-enacted state law, any person 16 ye
Easthaven Baptist Church in Brookhaven is gearing up for it’s Night to Shine event – a prom-like setting for people with special needs – in February but are looking for volunteers to sign up as soon as possible.Night to Shine is a global get-together sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation with hundre
Hopefully, you’ve been nice this year, because Santa Claus has been cleared to travel through Mississippi on Christmas Eve.The Mississippi Board of Animal Health has approved a certificate of veterinary inspection for good ol’ Saint Nick, authorizing his famous reindeer to enter the Magnolia State o
With every ticket purchased, the Powerball jackpot goes up. That’s exactly what’s been happening for the last three-plus months as there hasn’t been a top winner since Sept. 7.Millions of Americans are hoping that changes Monday night when the next drawing happens, this time for a whopping $1.6 bill
Nonstop flights between Jackson and Miami will start happening next year, officials with the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority announced.American Airlines flights from Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) to Miami International Airport (MIA) and vice versa will begin on March 14,
