Jackson native Kiese Laymon has been granted a MacArthur Fellowship, commonly referred to as a “genius grant,” for his stylistic writing. The MacArthur Fellowship is...
Mississippi Aquarium’s (MSAQ) second annual two-day Boo at MSAQ event will be held this weekend, featuring a full schedule of Halloween-themed festivities. Activities including an...
The William Faulkner Literary Committee has named Martin Hegwood of Pascagoula as the winner of its 2022 novel competition for his latest manuscript titled Memphis....
The Ridgeland Tourism Commission has been recognized by the Mississippi Tourism Association (MTA) for its impact and accomplishments in tourism industry advocacy. During the annual...
Monday night’s Powerball drawing has surpassed a half-a-billion dollars, currently sitting at an estimated $625 million. In total, the estimated cash value for the drawing...
The South Mississippi Fair begins today, Oct. 21 at the Laurel Fairgrounds, kicking off over a week of festivities. Attendees will be able to experience...
The numbers are in, and according to Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson, the 2022 Mississippi State Fair had over half a million people...
Candy corn is no longer Mississippi’s favorite Halloween candy. In its annual study on the “top Halloween candies” by state, Instacart found that Mississippi is...
October 16-22 has been nationally recognized as Teen Driver Safety Week. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is looking to promote methods for parents...
As Mississippi begins to experience cooler temperatures, causing residents to use heating devices for the first time in several months, the State Fire Marshal’s Office...