Mississippi River expedition featured in new Viking Cruises promotion
The company of the largest cruise ship to ever travel down the Mississippi River is encouraging travelers to take a trip through the historic south...
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Dixie National Livestock Show to kick off in Jackson beginning Friday
by Caleb Salers
Events setting up the Dixie National Rodeo will begin this weekend. The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce reports that the 2024 Dixie National Livestock...
Hattiesburg Zoo helping people recycle broken Christmas lights
If you have a few strands of Christmas lights that saw their last hoorah this holiday season but don’t know what to do with them,...
Mississippi Lottery asking dog owners to submit pup photos for new scratch-off
Mississippi Lottery Insiders now have the chance to win $1,000 cash while having their dog featured on a new scratch-off game. Starting Tuesday, January 2,...
Powerball jackpot rises to fifth-largest in history at $810M for Monday drawing
The Powerball jackpot has rolled into the New Year after no player successfully matched all six numbers drawn on Saturday night, with the new grand...
LIST: New Year’s Eve events going on across Mississippi
New Year’s Eve is officially upon us, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate. From creative drops to parties to concerts, Mississippi is full...
Here were the top baby names in Mississippi for 2023
Oh baby, there’s going to be a lot of Johns and Avas in Mississippi schools. The state’s health department released its annual list of the...
Film office expecting record year for movies made in Mississippi
As the new year is right around the corner, officials with the Mississippi Film Office are expecting a record 2024. Nina Parikh, executive director of...
Mississippians asked to shoot fireworks responsibly during New Year’s celebrations
by Caleb Salers
As Mississippians plan to gather in groups to celebrate the start of the new year, State Fire Marshal Mike Chaney is urging people to be...
Coastal leaders working to bring suicide prevention groups to schools
by Caleb Salers
One suicide survivor’s message is inspiring leaders along the Mississippi Gulf Coast to be proactive when it comes to addressing mental health in schools. Emma Benoit...