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The 8 Mississippi Towns Where Famous Movies Were Filmed That You Can Still Visit

Pulling off the highway for a quick lunch in Mississippi, we noticed a courthouse that looked strangely familiar. It turned out we had seen it on a movie screen years before. Mississippi is full of small towns where Hollywood stars once walked the same sidewalks your family can stroll today. This guide shows you eight of them, with real places kids can see, touch, and remember long after the trip ends.

Mississippi · 13d
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Mississippi Residents Could Win $2,500 Watching Christmas Movies

Jackson-area holiday movie fans have until Dec. 6 to apply for the nationwide Chief of Cheer contest.

Mississippi · 8h

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These 6 Mississippi Mini Golf Courses Fill A Whole Afternoon

We only stopped for a quick round of putt-putt, and somehow the sun was setting when we finally left. Mini golf in Mississippi has a sneaky way of stretching a short break into a full afternoon of laughs. Many courses here pair their holes with arcades, go-karts, snacks, and wild...

Mississippi · 2d
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Retired DSU professor surprised to learn that a sculpture courtyard she helped create was a dedication to her service

CLEVELAND, MS - Delta State University's School of Nursing has dedicated a new sculpture garden courtyard in honor of a retired professor. The Dr. Rose Strahan courtyard, located at the Robert E. Smith School of Nursing, was dedicated in honor of the mathematics professor's service and continued leadership. Dr. Strahan...

Cleveland, MS · 3d

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Boots to Beyond veterans' organization hosts Veterans Day parade, with multiple marching bands, ROTC marches, and more

GREENVILLE, MS - Floats, marching bands, military, and more... Greenville's Washington Avenue was home to a parade Saturday in honor of veterans, ahead of Veterans Day on Wednesday. Organizer Tabbatha Magee says that the turnout was massive - because the honor is deserved. "When we asked, they said yes immediately, because it's about the veterans. We're honoring our veterans on today."

Greenville, MS · 23h

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David Evans on the Roots and Evolution of Mississippi Hill Country Blues (Part One)

David Evans and the Sound of the Mississippi Hill Country. David Evans, an ethnomusicologist, musician and foremost expert on Hill Country blues, began documenting the region’s musicians in 1969, recording artists and community music traditions through the 1970s and into the early ’80s. A professor emeritus at the University of Memphis, Evans produced records by R.L. Burnside, Junior Kimbrough and Jessie Mae Hemphill through the university’s High Water label, helping bring their music to audiences beyond northern Mississippi. He is the author of Big Road Blues: Tradition and Creativity in the Folk Blues (1982), a foundational study of the genre, and was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 2023.

Mississippi · 4d

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Blues legend Bobby Rush to celebrate 93rd birthday at Vicksburg’s Ameristar

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — The one and only blues legend Bobby Rush will celebrate his 93rd birthday with a special birthday bash at Ameristar in Vicksburg. Rush takes the stage for his 93rd Birthday Bash on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, at Ameristar Bottleneck Blues Bar. The event begins at 8 p.m., but doors open at 7 p.m.

Vicksburg, MS · 8h

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GALLERY – Hitachi Energy celebrated 70 years of transformer manufacturing in Crystal Springs, Mississippi, bringing together employees and their families to recognize the company’s longstanding presence in Copiah County

On Nov. 7th, Hitachi Energy celebrated 70 years of transformer manufacturing in Crystal Springs, Mississippi, bringing together employees and their families to recognize the company’s longstanding presence in Copiah County. The celebration included factory tours, food, games and entertainment at McPherson Park, highlighting seven decades of work by employees who manufacture transformers that help deliver reliable electricity to homes, businesses and communities across the country. The milestone comes following Hitachi Energy’s announcement of a historic $528 million investment in a new transformer factory in nearby Gallman. The project, which will be more than twice the size of the existing Crystal Springs facility, is expected to more than double production capacity and create more than 700 jobs. The new facility is part of the company’s approximately $1.5 billion U.S. manufacturing expansion. Construction is expected to begin following a planned groundbreaking celebration next year, with production scheduled to start in 2029. Hitachi Energy plans to continue operations in Crystal Springs during construction and maintain a presence at the existing site for warehousing, training and other operational needs after production transitions to Gallman. (Advocate Photos: Joshua Martin)

Crystal Springs, MS · 13h

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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Alpha Delta Zeta Chapter celebrates 88 years of legacy, service, and sisterhood

JANS – With the theme “Celebrating and Embracing an Extraordinary Legacy,” Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Alpha Delta Zeta Chapter, celebrated 88 years of chartered history, service, and sisterhood on October 10, 2026, at the Jackson Convention Center. The Charter Day celebration brought sorority and community members together to honor the chapter’s founding members, reflect on its enduring legacy, and strengthen the bonds of sisterhood that continue to unite generations of women.

Jackson, MS · 1d

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This Mississippi Bookstore Started In An Apartment And Became A Literary Landmark

A bookstore that began in an apartment now draws readers from hundreds of miles away. I love that story. It proves a big idea can start in a very small space. This Mississippi shop sits upstairs in a building with a restaurant below. Shelves climb toward the ceiling, and small reading corners are tucked all around.

Jackson, MS · 2d

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Jackson State bowling earns two ranked wins at Bulldog Classic

Jackson State beat No. 17 Tulane and No. 21 Valparaiso during Saturday’s competition at the Bulldog Classic. The Tigers finished qualifying 11th in the 16-team field and were scheduled to meet UAB in Sunday’s championship round.

Jackson, MS · 1d

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The Mississippi Forest Where You Can See 36 Million Year Old Stone Trees And Hunt For Gems For $11

Our family pulled off the highway expecting a quick leg stretch and maybe a snack break. Instead, we found trees older than any mountain story we had ever told the kids, and they were made of stone. Tucked into the quiet woods of central Mississippi, this spot turns a lazy...

Mississippi · 5d

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Restoration of Mississippi’s Merci Train is complete

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) announced the restoration work of the state’s Merci Train, a post-World War II gift from France, has been completed. Located behind the Old Capitol Museum and the GM&O Train Depot, the gray boxcar is one of...

Mississippi · 3d

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Vicksburg native publishes new book

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Crystal Lake Publishing is proud to announce the December 4, 2026 release of “VEIL”, a Southern Gothic novel by Lissalani, of Vicksburg, which explores the enduring influence of family history and the mysteries that linger between the living and the dead. Set against...

Vicksburg, MS · 4d

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Morning ‘Sip: 2026 Harvest Fest and JSU vs. MVSU

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The annual Harvest Festival will be held November 10-14, 2026, at the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum. Small Town Mississippi will come to life each day from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Admission is $10 for ages 3 and up. Live demonstrations throughout the museum...

Jackson, MS · 3d

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John Mohead to close out Levitt AMP Vicksburg Music Series

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Don’t miss out on the last free concert for this year’s Levitt AMP Vicksburg Music Series headlined by singer songwriter John Mohead and featuring Patrick Smith. The concert is set to begin at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 following Vicksburg’s annual Porchfest which...

Vicksburg, MS · 3d

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19th annual Woodland Indian Art Show - November 7, 2026

Mississippi · 1d

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Restoration of Mississippi’s Merci Train is complete

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) announced the restoration work of the state’s Merci Train, a post-World War II gift from France, has been completed. Located behind the Old Capitol Museum and the GM&O Train Depot, the gray boxcar is one of MDAH’s tourist attractions. The recent upgrades to […]

Mississippi · 3d

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Chimneyville Arts Festival Celebrates Milestone 50th Year in Ridgeland

RIDGELAND, Miss. (WLBT) - One of Mississippi’s most cherished holiday shopping and cultural traditions is marking a major milestone this fall. The Chimneyville Arts Festival returns to the Bill Waller Craft Center to celebrate its 50th anniversary, showcasing fine handcrafted works from top artisans across the region. Presented by...

Ridgeland, MS · 5d