In January 2026, Delta Blues Museum will unveil a new collaborative project, “The River and The Road to the Blues,” made possible by an FY25 grant received from the Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area (MDNHA) as well as a promotional support...
By Meredith Biesinger, Magnolia Tribune There’s a place tucked among the pines and pecan trees near Laurel where time seems to slow down, and if you listen closely, you can almost hear the echoes of another century drifting through the trees. Welcome to...
By Daniel Tyson, Magnolia Tribune Hundreds of students visited the Two Mississippi Museums last week, where they learned about Native American dance, sports, and stories from the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. Drew Gardner, director of programs at...
By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune The Gulf Coast Restoration Fund Advisory Board is recommending the Mississippi Legislature fund $69,000,000 in projects during the 2026 legislative session. The funds are part of the BP Oil Spill settlement received by...
By Annie Oeth/UMMC Communications Photos By: Joe Ellis/UMMC Communications A few special guests dropped in at Children’s of Mississippi to celebrate the opening of Mimi’s Playground – Spider-Man, Batman, Superman and The Hulk, among others. On...
By: Rachel Vanderford, UMMC Communications Photos By: Melanie Thortis/UMMC Communications When a worried parent calls after their toddler swallows a handful of melatonin gummies, or an ER physician needs guidance managing a snakebite, the phone rings at...
