Mississippi has been at the forefront of economic success in recent years, and has been recognized for reeling in high-dollar projects with a Gold Shovel Award.The national award, presented by Area Development magazine, honors Mississippi’s major accomplishments in economic development throughout 20
Mississippi’s Giant House Party is back for its 137th rendition!Kicking off on Friday and running through June 26, the annual weeklong Neshoba County Fair has returned. Fairgoers will have yet another opportunity to enjoy porch swing conversations at a cabin belonging to a friend, family member, or
Despite gas prices just beginning to come down from four-year highs, a record number of Americans are expected to travel 50 miles or more from home this Independence Day, according to AAA.The automobile association released its annual forecast for the July 4 holiday, projecting 72.2 million American
For the third time in as many years, Jane Granberry stood as one of the final two contestants at the annual Miss Mississippi pageant. But this time, with the crown once again on the line, she didn’t feel nervous.“It felt really different, and it was because of the perspective shift I pushed myself t
An American staple is bringing back a former fan-favorite menu item just in time to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday.McDonald’s announced Tuesday that its fried apple pie will soon be available for purchase for the first time in over three decades. The fast-food giant phased the sweet treat off
The Choctaw Indian Fair is rapidly approaching, and we now have a closer look at what all will be taking place during the event’s 76th edition this summer.The official fair dates are July 14-18, but guests can enjoy even more of what the fair has to offer with pre-fair events taking place from July
250 years of progress and history in America frozen in time – a time capsule to commemorate America’s 250th birthday will soon go into the ground in Philadelphia, Pa., bringing a bit of Mississippi with it.On July 4, a time capsule containing items from all 50 states, five territories, and Washingto
A national tribute honoring emergency medical services professionals who died in the line of duty will soon make a stop in Mississippi.The National EMS Memorial Service’s annual procession will be in Jackson this weekend. The event will be held at the the state capitol on Saturday at 10 a.m. Officia
You never know who will stop by Mississippi’s lone children’s hospital to spend time with patients.Members of the Ole Miss football team made the two-and-a-half hour trip from Oxford to Jackson on June 10 to visit with youth at Children’s of Mississippi. The act of goodness by the players also serve
If your social media algorithm is even slightly tuned to the FIFA World Cup, you’ve probably come across Freddy, a German soccer fan traversing the United States and Canada to experience the world’s biggest sporting event.Freddy has made several stops in the Southeast, including taking a hike outsid
As lone star ticks spread across the Southeast, Mississippi residents face a growing risk of tick-borne illness and alpha-gal syndrome, a tick-related allergy that can cause reactions to red meat.Experts with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and The University of Southern Mississippi s
Eight Mississippi public schools are being recognized for their support of military families and children of those who serve in the U.S. armed forces.The Mississippi Department of Education acknowledged the following educational facilities as new Military Star Schools for 2026-28:Hattiesburg High Sc
Juneteenth events are happening across the state, with one of the biggest taking place at the Two Mississippi Museums this weekend.The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum and the Museum of Mississippi History in Jackson will offer free admission on Friday and Saturday. Sundays are always free at the mus
Visit Mississippi is putting on its red, white, and blue this weekend as it hosts a celebration of America.As a part of Mississippi’s ongoing festivities for America’s 250th birthday, the state’s tourism agency is inviting all Mississippians to a free night of patriotic music at the Mississippi Coli
After a week filled with interviews, performances, and social events, this year’s title of Miss Mississippi has been awarded to Jane Granberry.Granberry is the third Miss Capital City in a row to win the state pageant after Becky Williams did it in 2024 and Anna Leah Jolly in 2025. She received the
The McComb Railroad Depot Museum was awarded the Mississippi Heritage Trust Award for its rehabilitation following an arson in 2021 that destroyed the museum.The museum was burned down in the summer of 2021 by a “highly disturbed” individual named Markez Delmont Smith who was later arrested by local
If Mississippians are in a bit of a pickle when it comes to weekend plans, organizers of two festivals across the state have a solution.The Mississippi Pickle Fest in Jackson returns for its sixth year, happening Saturday and Sunday, while the inaugural Mississippi Gulf Coast Pickle Fest will be hel
“Welcome to my house” will be ringing out at the 2026 Mississippi State Fair, with hip hop star Flo Rida headlining the festivities.Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson announced the headlining act on Thursday. The Mississippi State Fair will run from Oct. 8-18 this year, and is being branded as the
Reptile lovers are in for a serpentine celebration on Friday at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science in Jackson.World Snake Day is officially set for July 16, but museumgoers young and old will get an early jump with a jam-packed day of interactive exhibits, events, and more.From 10 a.m. to 2 p
The 93rd annual Miss Mississippi pageant is underway at the Vicksburg Convention Center, with this year’s winner set to be crowned at the end of the week.Ashley Thompson, a former Miss Mississippi who now serves as the pageant’s executive producer, says “there’s no place like Vicksburg” when the riv
While the U.S. Men’s National Team has never lifted the FIFA World Cup trophy, plenty of Americans – including many in Mississippi – are hoping that changes when the tournament begins this week.For the first time since 1994, the United States is serving as a host nation for soccer’s biggest event. T
Alcorn State University graduate Breanna O’Leary never quite expected her experience playing college softball would lead her to changing tires for NASCAR.O’Leary spent her days at Alcorn State playing softball and learning closely from her coaches while earning a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplina
Ole Miss has never lost a party, at least that’s an adage exclaimed in Oxford routinely.No matter what happens on the field at the upcoming College World Series, you can always count on one thing — Ole Miss fans will find a way to enjoy themselves. And oddsmakers have taken note of that.While the ac
Adrienne Cocco-Eaves has been named as the first female head band director in Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s history.Earlier this month, Cocco-Eaves was officially appointed to her new role as the head of the Band of Gold.“Adrienne has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to our student
