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Vicksburg’s Annual Mardi Gras Parade set for Feb. 14th
VICKSBURG, Miss. (KTVE/KARD) — The annual Vicksburg’s Annual Mardi Gras Parade will be Saturday, Feb. 14, at 4 p.m. Courtesy photos Visit Vicksburg In addition, there will be the 14th Annual Vicksburg’s Carnaval de Mardi Gras and Gumbo Cook-Off at the Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation with live music, gumbo, kids’ activities, and fun for all. […]
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Jack’s Family Restaurant gives back to local non-profit
PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - Jack’s Family Restaurant has partnered up with Christian Services, Inc., again to help provide for those in need. Heading into the holidays, multiple Jack’s locations in Mississippi collected clothing items like jackets and coats to distribute. The latest collaboration: A month-long “round up” campaign...
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Mayflower Cafe makes USA Today’s top restaurant list
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Pamela Moody celebrated for excellence in music education
JANS – Pamela Moody has spent more than two decades helping scholars find their voices, and now her work is being recognized on a national stage. The Jim Hill High School choral director has been named a 2025–26 Outstanding Music Educator for Section 3 (Mississippi) by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). The honor places Moody among a select group of performing arts educators nationwide recognized for excellence, leadership, and lasting impact.
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Mississippi Music Awards headed to the Queen City in April
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -On Monday, a press conference was held to introduce an awards program for musicians from all over the state of Mississippi. This event will be huge, as it brings a lot of tourists to the city of Meridian to celebrate Mississippi’s rich musical roots, as the 9th annual Mississippi Music Awards will take place on April 18th at the Temple Theatre.
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Brad Arnold, 3 Doors Down lead singer, passes away at 47
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Brad Arnold, the lead singer of 3 Doors Down, has passed away at 47. The Mississippi-based band made the announcement over social media on Saturday, the same day of his passing. The singer announced in May of last year that he was battling Stage 4 Kidney...
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Brick Street Players is bringing Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap to Clinton
Brick Street Players is bringing London’s longest running play to Clinton with Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap, directed by Bradley Freeny. The play follows the snowed-in guests and staff of the guesthouse Monkswell Manor, and one of them is a murderer! Put on your detective hats and see if you can figure out who is to blame! Show dates are February 26-28 (7:00 p.m.) and March 1 (2:30 p.m.) at the Entergy Theatre, located at MC’s Gore Art Complex. Tickets are available at cbsp.booktix.com. Also, mark your calendars for March 2 and March 4, when Brick Street Players will hold auditions for The Lion, the Witch, and The Wardrobe, time and location to be announced.
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Pearl High School theatre advances to Southeastern Theatre Conference
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) – Pearl High School’s theatre program is advancing from the state festival to the Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC). “It was kind of like shock. We all stood up, and it was like did they just say our name?” said Lacey Smith, Director of Theatre at Pearl High School. They are performing the […]
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People Drive From All Over Mississippi To Dine At This Unfussy Restaurant
There’s something magical about discovering a restaurant that doesn’t need to shout about its greatness – a place where the food speaks volumes while the atmosphere whispers “relax, you’re among friends.”. The Lady May in Ocean Springs is exactly that kind of culinary treasure. Mississippi’s...
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Ice and Vice Opening in Ridgeland!
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Ice and Vice is opening a new location in Ridgeland! It features Italian Ice, frozen yogurt and ice cream! Bonita Mosley brought samples to Studio 3 ahead of opening day!. The location’s grand opening is Tuesday, February 3rd! It is located at 398 Highway 51 in...
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This all-you-can-eat restaurant in Mississippi feels like a neighborhood favorite
This is the kind of place locals guard like a secret recipe. Berry’s Seafood Restaurant in Florence, Mississippi does not chase trends or flash signs. It wins hearts the old-school way, with full plates, loud laughter, and the comforting sense that everyone belongs the moment they walk in. The...
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New venue brings blues back to the capital city
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A new venue is hoping to become home to local blues musicians in the capital city. The recently opened Beatty Street Blues, located in the former Beatty Street Grocery building, is now a dedicated venue for blues music. Owners Bo and Michelle Powell said they wanted...
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MADDRAMA takes to the stage in New York
JANS – Jackson State University’s MADDRAMA Performance Troupe lit up the stage with an unforgettable performance in the Big Apple. MADDRAMA was a part of the captivating “Mississippi to Manhattan: New Dance Works” by JSU alumnus Jaylen Taylor. The renowned performance troupe, under the direction of...
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This Mississippi fish house is a must-stop for anyone who loves fried catfish
Tucked along MS-27 in Crystal Springs, Shivers Creek Catfish House turns a simple craving into a destination-worthy meal. With a 4.9-star reputation and lines that form before dinner, this place proves great catfish is worth a drive. You will be welcomed with Southern hospitality, bottomless sides, and plates that taste...
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Cathead Jam Announces 2026 Lineup: Allen Stone, George Porter Jr., Eggy, Shadowgrass, More
Jackson, Mississippi’s Cathead Distillery and the Dreamnote Foundation have announced the lineup for the 2026 edition of the Cathead Jam music festival, set to take place on June 5th and 6th [get tickets]. The 2026 event will feature performances by artists from the worlds of rock, jam, blues, soul,...