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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 · 12d
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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 · 4d
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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 · 2d
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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 · 3d
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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 · 8h

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MISSISSIPPI STATE HOSPITAL ANNOUNCES 2026 CHRISTMAS PARADE

Mississippi State Hospital’s annual Christmas Parade will roll through campus on Friday, December 4, at 10:00 a.m. This year’s theme, “Songs of Christmas,” will bring favorite holiday tunes to life through creatively decorated floats celebrating the music of the season. Hospital departments and units have selected...

Mississippi · 2d

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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 · 2d

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

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 · 22h

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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 · 3d

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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 · 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 · 2d

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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 · 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 · 2d

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Theme and registration details announced for 2026 Kosciusko Christmas Parade

The Kosciusko Attala Partnership has announced details and entry information for the 2026 Kosciusko Christmas Parade. This year’s parade will be held on Monday, Dec. 7 at 6:30 p.m., bringing holiday festivities to the Kosciusko Downtown Square. The theme for the 2026 parade is “A Down Home Christmas.”

Kosciusko, MS · 3d

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Jackson family competes on ‘Family Feud’

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Armstrong family, including WJTV 12 News’ Danielle Lewis, recently competed on Family Feud.

Jackson, MS · 9d

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My reflections on Charles Tisdale, the notable publisher and freedom-fighter who was born 100 years ago this week

It is a tremendous honor to pen a few words on this the occasion of the 100th birthday of Charles Tisdale, whom we first met 48 years ago. There are but a few individuals who knew him and worked with him for such a length of time, although they may have known of him through his writings and through his activism.

Jackson, MS · 2d

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Visitor center project moves forward

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — On October 21, state, federal and local leaders joined Friends of Vicksburg National Military Park and Campaign to announce a historic partnership advancing plans for a new Vicksburg Civil War Visitor Center and Museum. The $114 million project will replace the park’s aging, visitor center with a modern facility dedicated to preserving the story of the Vicksburg Campaign for future generations.

Vicksburg, MS · 5d

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Downtown Vicksburg Christmas Parade of Lights to feature Toy Story theme

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — The Downtown Vicksburg Christmas Parade of Lights will bring a little Toy Story magic to Washington Street this holiday season. The annual parade is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 5, at 5 p.m. in downtown Vicksburg. This year’s parade will feature a Toy Story theme, bringing...

Vicksburg, MS · 5d