Oak Ridge Boys to perform Nov. 21 at Ellis Theater in Philadelphia, MS

Country and gospel music legends The Oak Ridge Boys are heading to Neshoba County as part of the 2026–2027 Winter Series at The Ellis Theater. The iconic group will perform live on Saturday, November 21. Doors are scheduled to open at 6:30 p.m., with the all-ages show beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Richard Holmes, Mississippi State’s First Black Student, Dies at 82

(AURN News) — Dr. Richard E. Holmes, the first Black student to enroll at Mississippi State University, died Oct. 16 at age 82, according to Mississippi Today. A native of Starkville, Holmes integrated the formerly segregated university on July 19, 1965, three years after James Meredith enrolled at the University of Mississippi.

Lainey Wilson mural to be unveiled Tuesday

The Lainey Wilson inspired mural is nearly complete and is scheduled to be unveiled Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 1:30 p.m. Titled after Wilson’s song “Wildflowers and Wild Horses,” the mural was designed by regional artist A’Darrius Hanible. Wilson will attend the unveiling ahead of her 5:30...

Neshoba Now! Showcase set for Sunday

The first Neshoba Now! Showcase will give local performers an opportunity to share their talents on stage at the Ellis Theater this Sunday. The free event on Oct. 25 begins at 2:30 p.m., with doors opening at 1:30 p.m. Shawn Byars, arts director for Neshoba Now!, said the showcase grew...

New mural honors country star Lainey Wilson

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Marty Stuart’s Congress of Country Music unveiled a new mural Tuesday honoring Lainey Wilson, titled “Wildflowers and Wild Horses” after her hit song. The mural is on the west side of Queen’s Beauty Supply downtown. It is the newest piece in a growing...

Tennessee Williams’ Story Began In This Mississippi Home—Meet The Woman Who Helped Save It

Many lit lovers understandably associate playwright Tennessee Williams with New Orleans, which he called his spiritual home. The city inspired his most famous work, A Streetcar Named Desire, which turns 80 next year. But his birthplace, a former rectory that’s now the Tennessee Williams Home & Welcome Center, is nearly 300 miles northeast in Columbus, Mississippi.

Won & Dunn as Philadelphia’s Peyton Dunn Wins Big on Kicks! (audio/video)

Congratulations to Peyton & Brittney Dunn of Philadelphia as they won tickets to see Lainey Wilson’s acoustic performance at the Ellis Theater on Tuesday at the afternoon performance. After the random drawing was held this morning, I reached to contact Brittney as Peyton was already in school, the winning call will make you smile when you hear it below. Thanks to everyone who entered and congratulations again from your friends at Kicks 96.

In 1934, Elvis Presley’s father borrowed $180 to build the two-room Tupelo house where Elvis was born and lost it when he could not repay; the house still stands in a 15-acre city park

Before Elvis Presley became the King of Rock and Roll, he was born in a tiny Mississippi house.

Interview: Tupelo Mimosa Festival returns Oct. 24

The Tupelo Mimosa Festival will be held Oct. 24, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., featuring live music, food and vendors.

Ground broken on $3 million clubhouse

WEST POINT, Miss. (WTVA) – Ground was broken on a new multi-million clubhouse. Golf Clubs Mississippi LLC broke ground Thursday on a new clubhouse at Mossy Oak Golf Club in Clay County costing more than $3 million. The facility will include men’s and women’s locker rooms and a golfers’...

Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational Brings Golf’s Top Programs to Mississippi

The 2026 Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational is set to bring some of the nation’s top college golf programs to the Mississippi Gulf Coast for three days of championship competition, October 17-19, at the prestigious Fallen Oak Golf Club in Saucier, Mississippi. Co-hosted by the University of Mississippi, Mississippi State...

Mississippi State, Ole Miss and USM combine to host prestigious men’s golf tourney at Fallen Oak

All 15 teams in the Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational in Biloxi are in the top 100 in the NCAA Division I men's golf rankings.

This Small Mississippi Town Is Quietly Known For Guitar Sculptures, Colorful Murals, And Laid-Back Local Shops

I only meant to stop for a quick snack and a stretch of the legs somewhere in northeast Mississippi. Then a bright, six-foot guitar painted like a jukebox caught my eye on the sidewalk, and the snack plan fell apart. One painted guitar led to another, then to a wall...

Attala County Library Postpones Author Event to November 16

The Attala County Library has announced a schedule change for its upcoming book signing with Mississippi author and snake expert Terry L. Vandeventer. Originally scheduled for October 19th, the event has been postponed and will now take place Monday, Nov. 16. Vandeventer will be visiting the library to discuss his...

More Than a Crop: MSU historian’s new book examines cotton’s place in Southern history

Mississippi State University historian James C. “Jim” Giesen’s latest book explores the cultural, environmental and economic influence of cotton on the American South and its people. Released this month by University of Georgia Press, “The Land of Cotton: Culture, Landscape, and the Fabric of Southern History,” examines...

Cook of the Week lookback: Annie Chestnut

The now-late Annie Chestnut was featured as Cook of the Week 37 years ago on Sept. 27, 1989. When you see a need in an area and you can fill that need, do it. Those were the feelings of Annie Chestnut when she returned to her hometown of Philadelphia in 1964.

A celebration of the Gulf South’s King of Rock and Roll

In this week's episode of the Gulf States Gumbo, community engagement reporter Elise Catrion Gregg hosts a double feature looking at how Mississippi celebrates Elvis Presley — Tupelo's native son and the King of Rock and Roll. Joining her is Nick Perkins, an Elvis Tribute Artist and the 2018...

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