The University of Southern Mississippi (USM)’s Center for Fisheries Research and Development (CFRD) and the Mississippi Aquarium bring guests the experience of hands-on learning during Shark Weekend on Saturday, July 15- Sunday, July 16. The CFRD will have...
by Devna Bose, Mississippi Today July 12, 2023 KPC Promise Hospital in Vicksburg is now closed, and the former medical director said community members are already feeling the effects. The 35-bed, long-term care facility had leased space on Merit Health River Region’s...
By BLAKE ALSUP Daily Journal Adam Lindsey, a 22-year educator and principal of Mooreville High School for the past four years, has been named assistant superintendent of the Lee County School District. Lindsey, 42, said that in his new role, he’ll help ensure...
Delta Blues Museum is the recipient of a $24,000 grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC). This grant is a portion of the more than $1.75 million in grants MAC awarded in Fiscal Year 2024 and will be used to support Museum operations over the course of the...
by Bobby Harrison, Mississippi Today July 12, 2023 Mississippians convicted of certain felonies have few options to regain their voting rights — a standard practice in most other states — after the U.S. Supreme Court refused to take up a case attempting to end the...
Eight women from the Mississippi Department of Correction’s Flowood Restitution Center were recognized with a special graduation ceremony for receiving their high school credential through Hinds Community College’s Adult Education program. The women, the first inmates...
Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission is thrilled to announce Ray Wesson, Jr. as the newest addition to the Board of Commissioners. Ray is a native of Ocean Springs and a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. His 30 year career in financial services has...
Join the Mississippi Children’s Museum (MCM) as we celebrate Harry Potter Day on Saturday, July 29th from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. This year for Harry Potter’s birthday, we are preparing you to go back to school – Hogwarts style! Start your journey by...
by Bobby Harrison, Mississippi Today July 10, 2023 Mississippi finished the just completed fiscal year with nearly $700 million in surplus funds, according to a preliminary report compiled and recently released by the staff of the Legislative Budget Committee. During...
Do this one. (If your spouse is a bit squeamish, then best accomplish this without them being in the kitchen) Catch a live toad. Fill a large pan with cool water and place the pan on the stove. Put the toad in the pan and then turn the burner on to low heat. The...
by Keely Brewer, The Daily Memphian, Mississippi Today July 11, 2023 Overnight cruises returned to the Mississippi River a decade ago, following the industry’s collapse. As existing cruise lines adapt, and companies like Viking enter the market, many passengers say...
Today, at their annual meeting, the Natchez Trace Compact was presented as the winner of the 2023 Byway Organization Award for Communications by the National Scenic Byway. This is one of the Foundation’s eight national awards presented annually. The Natchez Trace...
by Devna Bose, Mississippi Today July 10, 2023 Weeks after a Jackson-based hospital announced the closure of its behavioral services unit, two metro-area hospitals are too full to accept psychiatric patients. Both the University of Mississippi Medical Center and Merit...
A new executive committee, two at-large board members, and a directors’ representative have been elected to the Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) Board of Directors to lead the efforts of the statewide community and economic development organization for...
By Kara Kimbrough It’s summer, which in the south means one thing: it’s hot. Very hot. Even so, last week I was excited to find an easy way to make one of my favorite dishes, vegetable beef soup/stew. Yes, soup can be enjoyed in the summer. It’s all in how you prepare...
By: Calvin Ishee On July 7, 2023, just off Davis Street in the small town of Pass Christian, civil rights activist and leader Lawrence Thomas Guyot was honored with the official dedication of a Mississippi Freedom Trail Marker. Family, friends and local dignitaries...
By Douglas Carswell For decades, many US universities were solid bastions of academic excellence, producing well-rounded citizens. Then suddenly, wham! They’re embroiled in a row about white privilege and the need to make reparations for the past. What we once called...
The 2023 Mississippi Legislature revised laws requiring language interpreters for people of limited English proficiency in court proceedings to provide broader access to assistance for people who don’t understand English. The new law, which went into effect July 1,...
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson invites the media to attend a press conference announcing details of the first major IPRA Keath Killebrew Memorial Rodeo this Wednesday, July 12, at 10:00 a.m. inside the Mississippi Trade Mart Atrium at the State...
Experience the Magic and Enchantment at the Court of Atlantis Masquerade Ball! An Unforgettable Night of Fantasy and Adventure Awaits You! Escape the monotony of everyday life and indulge in the mesmerizing world of costumes and fantasy at the 4th Annual Costumed...
