Mississippi shrimp season set to open May 26
05/21/2026

Mississippi shrimp season set to open May 26

Mississippi’s shrimp season is less than a week away.The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources has set the opening date of the 2026-27 shrimp season in state territorial waters for 6 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26. All state regulations will be in effect, and all boats engaged in catching or transport

State investing $5 million to help low-income families cover child care costs
05/21/2026

State investing $5 million to help low-income families cover child care costs

Mississippi is investing $5 million to help low-income families pay for child care.The Mississippi Department of Human Services announced Wednesday that the funding will come from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program and will be administered through the agency’s division of ear

Trustmark donating $2 million to support new UMMC cancer center
05/20/2026

Trustmark donating $2 million to support new UMMC cancer center

The largest bank headquartered in Mississippi has made a significant donation to fund cancer research in the state.Trustmark announced Wednesday a $2 million commitment to support the University of Mississippi Medical Center’s Cancer Center and Research Institute. The funding will go toward an ongoi

Flowood adopts first city flag since 1989 incorporation
05/20/2026

Flowood adopts first city flag since 1989 incorporation

A relatively new city has a new flag.Flowood officials gathered Monday night to unveil and adopt the city’s first municipal flag since being incorporated in 1989.The flag is the product of a design competition between 42 local high schoolers. Students at Hartfield Academy, Jackson Prep, and Northwes

Record Memorial Day weekend travel expected despite high gas prices
05/19/2026

Record Memorial Day weekend travel expected despite high gas prices

Even with prices at the pumps the highest they have been since 2022, travel experts are predicting a busy Memorial Day weekend with millions of Americans packing up and gassing up the cars for road trips.AAA Mississippi spokesperson Don Redman said Tuesday the automobile association is “staying with

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