Mississippi Blues trail receives 200th marker
Thursday in Lyon, near Clarksdale, officials and residents celebrated the 200th maker on the Mississippi Blues Trail....
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Here’s whats happening in Mississippi this weekend
by Sarah Ulmer
Looking for something fun to do this weekend in Mississippi, there is plenty going on across the state....
Mississippi Grammy Museum bringing in families, tourists
The Mississippi Grammy Museum in Cleveland is educating people from all over about what the Magnolia state has contributed to the music scene. They have...
Blues musician to receive gravestone at final resting place
by Alex Paton
23 years later, Lucille Spann will receive a gravestone for her final resting place in Vicksburg. “Lucille Spann was a blues singer, she was also...
Vasti Jackson expected to erupt for Natchez bicentennial blues show
by Jared Bounds
Hattiesburg native Vasti Jackson will headline the Best of the Blues II concert Saturday night in Natchez. The fiery Grammy-nominated guitar man will showcase selections...
Mississippi represents at Grammy awards
by Sarah Ulmer
A Mississippi man took home his first win from the Grammy’s in Los Angeles on Sunday. ...
Famed juke-joint owner dies in home
by Sarah Ulmer
BOLIVAR COUNTY, Miss.- Blues legend Willie “Po Monkey” Seaberry has passed away, according to county coroners. He was 75-years-old. ...
Son, Sole Heir of Bluesman Robert Johnson Dies, NewsMS Exclusive Interview Replay
by kim
CRYSTAL SPRINGS, Miss.–The son and sole heir to the estate of legendary bluesman Robert Johnson has died. Claude Johnson’s death was confirmed by his family...
Bringing B.B. Home: Final Funeral Arrangements for King of the Blues
by Sarah Ulmer
INDIANOLA, MISS– The final funeral arrangements have been made for B.B. King, and his resting place is where he got his start. ...
BB King is Dead, Long Live the King: Mississippi Legend Leaves Incredible Mark on Music
by kim
LAS VEGAS, Nev.–BB King is dead, reported his family Thursday night. He died in his home in Las Vegas at age 89. The blues icon...