Mississippi Match 5 jackpot climbs to $500K heading into weekend
05/15/2026

Mississippi Match 5 jackpot climbs to $500K heading into weekend

After climbing to $1 million for the first time ever nearly a year ago, the Mississippi Match 5 jackpot is halfway there – unless someone wins it this weekend.The Mississippi Lottery Corporation announced Friday morning that Thursday night’s drawing saw no winners, pushing the local draw game’s gran

SpongeBob SquarePants to make special appearance at Biloxi Shuckers game
05/15/2026

SpongeBob SquarePants to make special appearance at Biloxi Shuckers game

Are you ready, kids? If so, nautical nonsense is on the horizon with SpongeBob Squarepants set to make a stop at Keesler Federal Park.The famous pineapple under the sea resident and main character of Nickelodeon’s animated series “SpongeBob SquarePants” will be at the Biloxi Shuckers game on May 24.

6 Mississippi students named U.S. Presidential Scholars semifinalists
05/14/2026

6 Mississippi students named U.S. Presidential Scholars semifinalists

Six Mississippi students have been named 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholar semifinalists.The Mississippi Department of Education made the announcement Wednesday, adding that the program honors the nation’s most distinguished graduating high school seniors.Semifinalists representing the Magnolia State i

Canton Flea Market begins 61st edition on Thursday
05/13/2026

Canton Flea Market begins 61st edition on Thursday

Hundreds of artisans, food vendors, and other attractions are once again set to draw thousands of visitors for the first leg of this year’s Canton Flea Market Arts & Crafts Show.The biannual marketplace, which happens on and around the city’s historic square the second Thursday of May and October an

University of Mississippi research links substance use to depression in teens
05/13/2026

University of Mississippi research links substance use to depression in teens

Research from the University of Mississippi has linked substance use to depression in adolescents.A new national study led by Ole Miss assistant public health professor Andrew Yockey and graduate student Aminul Apu has found that nearly one in five American adolescents battled with depression betwee

Delta State launching new scholarship program for first responders, teachers
05/12/2026

Delta State launching new scholarship program for first responders, teachers

Delta State University will soon launch a new scholarship for teachers and first responders.University officials announced the creation of the Delta Heroes scholarship on Tuesday. The new financial assistance program is designed to support graduate students from Mississippi who serve communities acr

Mississippi Comic Con returning this summer with star-studded lineup
05/11/2026

Mississippi Comic Con returning this summer with star-studded lineup

Mississippi Comic Con is returning to Jackson for its 12th edition this summer – and with a star-studded lineup already booked.This year’s event will be held Friday through Sunday, June 26-28, at the Mississippi Trade Mart and Coliseum for a weekend full of celebrities, creators, gaming, cosplay, an

Mississippi State altering exam schedule following cyberattack on Canvas
05/08/2026

Mississippi State altering exam schedule following cyberattack on Canvas

Mississippi State University is altering its exam schedule following a cyberattack on an online platform used by thousands of educational institutions nationwide.University officials announced that final exams scheduled for Friday will now be held on Saturday, potentially disrupting some students’ a

Powerball player strikes $2 million prize in Byhalia
05/08/2026

Powerball player strikes $2 million prize in Byhalia

A lucky Mississippi Powerball player is $2 million richer after Wednesday night’s drawing.The anonymous player purchased the winning ticket at Doc’s Quick Stop Exxon in Byhalia, and matched all five white-ball numbers in the drawing.There’s another Mississippi millionaire after a Byhalia player clai

Jimmie Rodgers Music Festival underway in Meridian
05/07/2026

Jimmie Rodgers Music Festival underway in Meridian

America’s longest-running music festival is underway in downtown Meridian.From now until Saturday night, the Jimmie Rodgers Music Festival will bring community events and a multitude of concerts for the public’s entertainment. The multi-day event named after “The Father of Country Music,” Jimmie Rod

CPR Fest moving indoors with rainfall expected on Saturday
05/07/2026

CPR Fest moving indoors with rainfall expected on Saturday

SuperTalk Mississippi Media’s CPR Rocks will be bringing back CPR Fest this Saturday with a stacked lineup set to perform inside the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi.Festivities were originally scheduled to take place outside the concert and event venue, but expected inclement conditions have pr

CPR Fest returns to Biloxi this Saturday with Staind as headliner
05/06/2026

CPR Fest returns to Biloxi this Saturday with Staind as headliner

SuperTalk Mississippi Media’s CPR Rocks will be bringing back CPR Fest this Saturday with a stacked lineup set to perform outside the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi.CPR Fest 22 is headlined by Staind with the main-stage lineup also including Sleep Theory, From Ashes to New, Nonpoint, Zero 9:36