Canton Flea Market returns for 52nd year
Around Canton, it’s just called “THE Flea Market.” In fact, you’ll probably hear it referred as such just about anywhere in Mississippi. Or around the...
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ALERT: Severe Weather Expected Wednesday
by Chad Dixon
UPDATE 5/3/2017 Severe weather is making its way from the southeastern portions of Louisiana and is expected to be in Mississippi early Wednesday afternoon. According...
Major primary municipal election RESULTS UPDATED
by Jared Bounds
Mississippi primary municipal election results are in: according to election officials, turnout was “light, but expected.” Some primaries resulted in outright victories (if no opposing...
What you need to know about National School Charter School Week
by Chad Dixon
Those in support of school choice are celebrating National Charter School Week. According to an April poll released by Gallup, 59 percent of American’s are...
SBA names Small Business Person of the Year
by Chad Dixon
The founder and president of Sugaree’s Bakery, Mary Jennifer Russell, has been named the Mississippi Small Business Person of the Year by the Small Business...
ALERT: More severe weather predicted Wednesday
by Chad Dixon
Another round of severe weather is expected to move into the state Wednesday. According to Joan Culin with the National Weather Service, a low pressure...
Mississippi’s bicentennial rouses new push in historical preservation
by Jared Bounds
What’s your heritage? Would you fight to keep it alive? The Mississippi Heritage Foundation, celebrating a quarter century of work in the Magnolia State, works...
Jerry Lee Lewis home reopened to the public
The Lewis Ranch, the getaway and private writing retreat for rock-and-roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis, reopened to the public for tours this weekend. Located in...
Double Decker Festival underway in Oxford
by Chad Dixon
The 22nd annual Double Decker Festival is in full-swing at the Courthouse Square in Oxford, Mississippi. The two-day even runs April 28th-29th and showcases local...
MDA plans to boast ‘natural incentives’ over lost movie incentives
When the last legislative session nixed incentives for movers and shakers in the movie industry to film in Mississippi, the Mississippi Development Authority was left...