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Braxton, MS · Arts & Culture
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9 Mississippi Storefronts That Have Changed Hands More Than Anyone Can Count
A fire tore through a two-story building on Natchez’s Main Street this July. That building had changed hands many times before. The Natchez Democrat traced the building’s history back more than a century, through a run of national retail names, to this summer’s fire. These are the...
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Old Courthouse Museum to host event Saturday
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Mark your calendars and get ready to experience history at the Old Courthouse Museum this Saturday, Oct. 3 beginning at 2 p.m. The museum will host a presentation by Gregory E. Bingham, MA, as he explores a little-known chapter of Vicksburg history and uncovers surprising connections along the way.
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Second annual Vicksburg Hipstoric Art Festival set for Oct. 2-4
VICKSBURG, Miss. (KTVE/KARD) — The second annual Vicksburg Hipstoric Art Festival will take place Friday, Oct. 2, through Sunday, Oct. 4. Courtesy photo Downtown Vicksburg Main Street Program There will be live music all weekend across multiple stages, refreshing Mint Julep Trail for festival goers, and children’s activities at Washington Street Park, with fine art, […]
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Pacesetter Gallery Presents ‘Cocktails & Good JuJu’ Rooftop Evening Oct. 10
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -Pacesetter Gallery is bringing together great cocktails, local art, and good company for a special evening at the Missy Sippy Rooftop Lounge!. Join the gallery for Cocktails & Good JuJu on Saturday, October 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Sheraton Refuge. Meet featured artist Julie Shepherd, owner of Good JuJu Glass Art, discover her latest work, and learn more about the inspiration behind her art.
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Zona Libre Shares Puerto Rican Music With Mississippi Gulf Coast, Connecting Latin Communities
Guests were still arriving when Jancy Rios stepped outside to call for more chairs at her 50th birthday party in Pascagoula, Mississippi. The growing crowd had filled the room, drawn by the chance to celebrate with family, friends and the familiar rhythms of Puerto Rico. Inside, the Puerto Rican band...
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Southern Pine opens student art contest
The Southern Pine Electric Student Art Contest is open to students in grades 7-12 who live with a parent or guardian who is a Southern Pine Electric member. The contest opened on September 14, and all submissions must be dropped off at one of the five Southern Pine Electric locations by October 15.
takingthekids.com
This Mississippi Museum Hides A Swamp Full Of Alligators And A Wall Of Prehistoric Whale Bones Inside A Jackson State Park
We only pulled off the interstate because the kids needed to stretch their legs, and nobody expected much from a low building tucked into the trees. Inside, though, a wall of prehistoric whale bones stared back at us, and a greenhouse full of alligators waited just around the corner. Mississippi...
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Pumpkin Adventure returning to Mississippi Ag Museum
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum in Jackson will host its annual Pumpkin Adventure on October 7-10, 14-17 and 21-24, 2026. Families can enjoy the fall tradition from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays with extended hours for family days on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 […]
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Jackson’s own Cassandra Wilson, one of the most successful female jazz singers in modern history
When it comes to the arts, Mississippi produces more world-famous artists, musicians, singers, and writers per capita than any state in the Union. Perhaps there’s something in the water. Or it could be the state’s complexity that inspires artists. Whatever it is, Mississippi has produced artists such as B.B. King, Elvis Presley, Leontyne Price, Charley Pride, John Lee Hooker, and many more. People the world over have read works by Eudora Welty, William Faulkner, Tennessee Williams, Richard Wright, and John Grisham.
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Dixie National Rodeo announces 2027 entertainment lineup
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson announced the entertainment lineup for the 2027 Dixie National Rodeo on Tuesday during a news conference at the Mississippi Trade Mart, ahead of the Mississippi State Fair’s Oct. 8 opening. The rodeo will run Feb. 12-20 at the Mississippi Coliseum in...
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Riley Green to perform at Brandon Amphitheater in 2027
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) – Multi-platinum, ACM and CMA Award-winning singer-songwriter Riley Green will perform at the Brandon Amphitheater. Green will bring the “That’s Just Me Tour” to Brandon on June 3, 2027, with special guests Muscadine Bloodline, Jake Worthington and Hannah McFarland. The concert will begin at 7:00 p.m. As part of the tour announcement, Green […]
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GALLERY – the 2026 Mississippi Book Festival brought thousands of readers, authors and book lovers to downtown Jackson for a day of panels, book signings, author discussions and opportunities to connect with writers
On Sep. 26th, the 2026 Mississippi Book Festival brought thousands of readers, authors and book lovers to downtown Jackson for a day of panels, book signings, author discussions and opportunities to connect with writers. Held in and around the Mississippi State Capitol, the annual literary festival featured a wide range of genres, including fiction, nonfiction, self help and children’s literature. Attendees also had the opportunity to purchase books, meet authors and network with other members of Mississippi’s literary community. Since its debut in 2015, the Mississippi Book Festival has continued its mission of celebrating reading, writing and Mississippi’s literary heritage while connecting readers with contemporary authors. The annual event remains free and open to the public. (Advocate Photos: Joshua Martin)
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Kicks Picks Week 5 Winner is… Chris Marble of Carthage!
This week of Kicks Picks was a close one with several pickers scoring well. Our top score this week belongs to Chris Marble of Carthage. Congratulations Chris, you are the winner of our weekly Friday Night Food Spot Prize, a $15 gift card to Sonic!. You, too, could be a...
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SCHF presents 16th annual Classics in the Courtyard
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — The Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation, SCHF, is thrilled to present the 19th Annual “Classics in the Courtyard”. The event offers a variety of entertainment through different genres of classic music. Local entertainers and local restaurants will provide the music and lunch on Fridays from 12 noon until 1 p.m. beginning Friday, Oct. 16 and concluding Friday, Nov. 6.
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Pumpkin Adventure returning to Mississippi Ag Museum
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GALLERY – The Delta Harvest Neighborhood Market returned to Jackson Medical Mall as the Itta Bena Economic & Culture Alliance (IBECA) continued its effort to connect Delta farmers with consumers in Jackson
On Sep. 24th, the Delta Harvest Neighborhood Market returned to Jackson Medical Mall as the Itta Bena Economic & Culture Alliance (IBECA) continued its effort to connect Delta farmers with consumers in Jackson. The monthly market offered shoppers fresh food and family friendly savings, including Mississippi grown sweet potatoes, squash and field peas, along with special offerings such as the Family Savings Bundle and Fresh Pick Five. Led by IBECA Executive Director Tracy Johnson, Delta Harvest is working to develop a regional food system model that creates dependable demand for products grown by Delta farmers while expanding access to fresh and affordable food for Jackson area families. (Advocate Photos: Joshua Martin)
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Belhaven’s Project Dance Jackson Offers Colorful Performances and Hourly “Flash Mobs” at LeFleur’s Bluff
Free open-air concert will feature dancers from across the United States. Belhaven University will host a free open-air dance concert as part of Project Dance Jackson. The event will feature local and national artists performing ballet, jazz, modern dance, hip-hop, tap, and other dance styles. A special “flash mob” performance...
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Kicks Picks Week 5 Winner is… Chris Marble of Carthage!
This week of Kicks Picks was a close one with several pickers scoring well. Our top score this week belongs to Chris Marble of Carthage. Congratulations Chris, you are the winner of our weekly Friday Night Food Spot Prize, a $15 gift card to Sonic!. You, too, could be a...