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Bruce, MS · Arts & Culture
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Where Mississippi public education began: The 200-year story of Franklin Academy
For more than 200 years, generations of children in Columbus started school at a place that holds a distinction no other Mississippi school can claim. Franklin Academy, established in 1821, was the first free public school in the state. This fall, for the first time in its long history, it will no longer operate as a school.
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The Congress of Country Music Remembers Dolly Parton
PHILADELPHIA, Miss. (WTOK) -The Congress of Country Music in Philadelphia is remembering Dolly Parton as “the brightest sparkle in country music” following news of her passing. In a statement, the organization extended its “deepest sympathies to the family, friends, and fans” of the country music legend and praised...
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Dolly Parton’s Mississippi visit gave dying Rankin County girl her wish
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Popcorn lovers rejoice! Cinemark’s ‘Bring your own Bucket’ event returns in September
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) — A national movie theater chain with locations in Pearl, Tupelo and Gulfport will hold a “Bring your own Bucket” event in September. Cinemark announced Friday that the event will take place Sunday, September 6. For $5, guests can fill any clean bucket of...
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Holmes Plaza honors Mississippi State’s first African American student
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WJTV) – A new monument was established on Mississippi State University’s Starkville campus to memorialize the first African American student who attended the institution. Located in the former YMCA plaza, the monument is dedicated to Dr. Richard E. Holmes who attended MSU starting July 19, 1965. MSU president Mark E. Keenum held a […]
jacksonadvocateonline.com
OPINION: We too celebrate Dr. John Peoples’ 100th birthday
Born August 26, 1926, in Starkville, Mississippi, John A. Peoples Jr. turns 100 years old this month. During his lifetime, his contributions are too numerous to enumerate. We are deeply indebted to him. We applaud his military service, his work in the public schools, his service as JSU president, and his actions as a husband and father.
twinstates.news
Shenandoah to play Ellis Theater in Philadelphia, Mississippi, in September
Country music fans in Mississippi are in for a star-studded evening as Grammy-winning group Shenandoah takes the stage at The Ellis Theater in Philadelphia on Thursday, September 17. The performance is part of the venue's 2026 Summer Series Show and will feature special guest Lariat. The platinum-selling band, known for...
hvilleblast.com
How 1 road trip from Huntsville will make you love Elvis’ hometown
Only 140 miles southwest of Huntsville, you can join the thousands of people globally who have discovered Tupelo, Mississippi, known worldwide as the birthplace of Elvis Presley. Just as rock ‘n’ roll never goes out of style, this town blends modern entertainment, food and culture with its many classic charms—and...
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Visit Columbus holds Art and Antique Sale this weekend
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Art and antique aficionados have been waiting for this weekend in Columbus. The annual Columbus Art and Antique Show is getting underway at the Columbus Arts Council. Fran Riddell loves coming to the Antique Show in Columbus. Riddell and her husband live in Canton, but...
twinstates.news
'Yesterday – The Beatles Tribute' to rock Philadelphia, MS, Aug. 21
Music fans in Neshoba County will get a chance to step back into the 1960s when the internationally acclaimed tribute band "Yesterday – The Beatles Tribute" takes the stage at The Ellis Theater on Friday, August 21. Founded by Don Bellezzo in 2000, "Yesterday" has spent more than two...
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HARDY Will Perform at Mississippi State One Night Before Alabama Football Game
HARDY will headline an exclusive concert called "One Night in Starkville" at Humphrey Coliseum on Friday, Oct. 2, kicking off a weekend built around Mississippi State University's football matchup against Alabama the next day at Davis Wade Stadium. STATE 1878, Mississippi State's official name, image and likeness (NIL) collective, announced...
twinstates.news
Country star Lainey Wilson to perform in Philadelphia, Mississippi
Country singer Lainey Wilson is coming to the Ellis Theater in Philadelphia, Mississippi. Wilson is experiencing a monumental rise marked by major milestones, including multiple ACM Awards and a Grand Ole Opry induction. Wilson's critically acclaimed studio album "Whirlwind" earned a Grammy nomination for Best Country Album and features a...
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Take the Stage in Starkville
Starkville has a lot going for it with great food, a vibrant community, and college-town energy that keeps things interesting year-round. But one of its best-kept secrets? A community theatre that’s been putting on remarkable productions since 1978. “It’s our 49th season, and we worked hard to build a...
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Hardy to perform at Humphrey Coliseum
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WJTV) – State 1878 announced country and rock artist Hardy will perform on October 2, 2026, at the Humphrey Coliseum in Starkville. According to Mississippi State Athletics, the event will serve as a kickoff to the matchup between Mississippi State University (MSU) and Alabama at Davis Wade Stadium. The concert will raise funds […]
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HARDY Announces “One Night in Starkville” Show Ahead of MSU-Alabama Football Weekend
Philadelphia’s own country-rock star HARDY is returning to Mississippi State University for an exclusive performance inside Humphrey Coliseum Friday, Oct. 2. The event, titled “One Night in Starkville” and powered by STATE 1878 in partnership with Peachtree Entertainment, kicks off a massive weekend on campus ahead of Mississippi State’s football matchup against Alabama at Davis Wade Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 3. The concert will also feature supporting performances by TRIPPP and Will Terry, while providing a unique opportunity for fans to connect directly with MSU student-athletes through NIL engagements.