Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts Thanksgiving weather in Mississippi
10/20/2026

Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts Thanksgiving weather in Mississippi

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 to promote literacy, healthy habits among elementary students
10/19/2026

Miss Mississippi to promote literacy, healthy habits among elementary students

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

Proposed St. Martin skatepark could become Mississippi’s largest
10/19/2026

Proposed St. Martin skatepark could become Mississippi’s largest

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 coming to Ole Miss on Nov. 20
10/15/2026

WWE coming to Ole Miss on Nov. 20

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

MAGCOR to host statewide inmate reentry convening, public invited
10/14/2026

MAGCOR to host statewide inmate reentry convening, public invited

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

Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival returning this holiday season
10/14/2026

Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival returning this holiday season

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

Mississippi doctor urges flu shots as cases rise earlier than usual
10/13/2026

Mississippi doctor urges flu shots as cases rise earlier than usual

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 bringing 30th anniversary tour to Brandon Amphitheater
10/13/2026

Matchbox Twenty bringing 30th anniversary tour to Brandon Amphitheater

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

New dates announced for Mississippi’s largest European car show
10/12/2026

New dates announced for Mississippi’s largest European car show

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

Mississippi State Fair hosting Disability Friendly Day on Tuesday
10/12/2026

Mississippi State Fair hosting Disability Friendly Day on Tuesday

The Mississippi State Fair will host Disability Friendly Day on Tuesday at the fairgrounds in Jackson, offering special activities for individuals with disabilities and their families.Organized by Joni and Friends, a Christian nonprofit, the event will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will feature free

Delta State named top music business school by Billboard for 5th year in row
10/12/2026

Delta State named top music business school by Billboard for 5th year in row

For the fifth year in a row, Billboard magazine has named Delta State University’s Delta Music Institute as one of the top music business schools in the world.The unranked annual list has Delta State alongside other schools such as Abbey Road Institute in London, Berklee College of Music in Boston a

New road opened near Tupelo Target to ease traffic concerns
10/09/2026

New road opened near Tupelo Target to ease traffic concerns

Tupelo officials have opened a new road to ease traffic concerns near the city’s new Target store.Elected leaders held a ceremonial ribbon-cutting on Woodford Way Friday morning. The new road runs alongside Target, veers behind the nearby Sam’s and Walmart stores, and ends at Barnes Crossing Road. T

‘Dummy Mummy’ returns to Two Mississippi Museums for Halloween season
10/09/2026

‘Dummy Mummy’ returns to Two Mississippi Museums for Halloween season

A mummy believed to be an Egyptian princess for more than four decades, only to later be revealed as papier-mâché and old newspapers posing as a mummy, is back on display at the Two Mississippi Museums in what has become a Halloween tradition.The Mississippi Department of Archives and History announ

Craig Morgan to be at Grammy Museum Mississippi for special event in November
10/09/2026

Craig Morgan to be at Grammy Museum Mississippi for special event in November

Grammy Museum Mississippi will soon welcome country music singer Craig Morgan to the museum in Cleveland for a night of open conversation with those in attendance.“An Evening with Craig Morgan” will take place Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 7 p.m. in the Sanders Soundstage. A reception with food and drinks wil

Officials commemorate Mississippi State Fair with ribbon-cutting
10/08/2026

Officials commemorate Mississippi State Fair with ribbon-cutting

Law enforcement, officials, media, and community members gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially kick off the 167th Mississippi State Fair on Thursday.Mississippi Agriculture and Commerce Commissioner Andy Gipson thanked the Mississippi National Guard and others who make the event and t

Palmer Home for Children earns human services accreditation
10/08/2026

Palmer Home for Children earns human services accreditation

Palmer Home for Children has been nationally recognized for its human services practices.The Mississippi nonprofit announced Thursday that it achieved national accreditation through the Council on Accreditation. Officials said the accreditation followed an intensive 18-month process to demonstrate t

Hinds CC dedicates $64 million Health Sciences Complex in Pearl
10/08/2026

Hinds CC dedicates $64 million Health Sciences Complex in Pearl

Hinds Community College has dedicated a new $64 million, 160,000-square-foot Health Sciences Complex on its Rankin Campus in Pearl to expand training opportunities for future nurses and other health care professionals.The college held a dedication ceremony Wednesday, celebrating the completion of th

2026 Mississippi State Fair: What to know before you go
10/07/2026

2026 Mississippi State Fair: What to know before you go

The Mississippi State Fair is gearing up to open its gates for the 167th edition of rides, food, agricultural events, entertainment, and more in downtown Jackson.The fair is not only the largest of its kind in Jackson, but it’s also the biggest in the state and generates significant revenue for its

Toyota celebrates 60 years of Corolla with $360K in Mississippi grants
10/07/2026

Toyota celebrates 60 years of Corolla with $360K in Mississippi grants

It’s been 60 years since Toyota introduce the Corolla, a vehicle the company assembles right here in Mississippi, and to celebrate, Toyota has announced six $60,000 grants for local schools and nonprofits.The grantees in Northeast Mississippi, where Toyota operates a plant in Blue Springs, are the T

Cruisin’ the Coast underway for its 30th edition
10/05/2026

Cruisin’ the Coast underway for its 30th edition

“America’s Largest Block Party” is in full swing on the coast.Cruisin’ the Coast is back for its 30th edition and is running through Oct. 11. The week-long event features an array of vintage cars, live music, and more across the Mississippi coast.Where is Cruisin’ the Coast?Cruisin’ the Coast hosts