These Mississippi museums are top 5 in America, according to USA TODAY
The results are in and two of Mississippi’s museums have been named top five in America. As part of USA TODAY/10Best’s reader poll, the Mississippi...
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Gaming commissioner: Mobile sports betting would result in immediate revenue growth
by Caleb Salers
As state lawmakers continue to mull over legalizing mobile sports betting, one expert says it would bring in more money for Mississippi — a state...
Mississippi Blues Trail markers unveiled in honor of R.L. Burnside and Junior Kimbrough
Two more Mississippi Blues Trail markers were unveiled in Holly Springs on Wednesday. The markers, located in Blues Alley near 125 N Center Street, memorialize...
Vicksburg to celebrate 130th anniversary of Coca-Cola with weeklong celebration
Vicksburg is gearing up to celebrate the 130th anniversary of the city becoming the first to bottle Coca-Cola. Beginning Monday, March 11, a weeklong celebration...
Mississippi State joins ‘One Pill Can Kill’ initiative to combat overdose deaths
by Caleb Salers
Mississippi State University has joined an initiative to combat overdose deaths, especially ones stemming from the rising emergence of fentanyl in drugs. University officials in...
Two Mississippi Museums to unveil flag exhibit on March 9
The Two Mississippi Museums in Jackson will be unveiling a new exhibit taking a closer look at Mississippi’s flags over time. Flags from Mississippi: Emblems...
Former Miss Mississippi Emmie Perkins featured on ‘Family Feud’
Former Miss Mississippi Emmie Perkins continues to find the limelight, this time on the hit game show Family Feud. The Hattiesburg native and her family...
Two Mississippi Museums offering free admission Wednesday in honor of late Gov. William Winter
The Two Mississippi Museums in downtown Jackson will be offering free admission on Wednesday, Feb. 21 in honor of former Governor William Winter. Winter, who...
$116K Mississippi Match 5 ticket purchased in Crystal Springs
One Mississippi lottery player got a lovely surprise on Valentine’s Day when they won $116,403 off a three-dollar ticket. The wining ticket, which was purchased...
State treasurer rebrands Mississippi’s college savings program
by Caleb Salers
The state of Mississippi’s college savings program has been rebranded to include individuals who pursue career training following their time in high school. State Treasurer...