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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 · 11d
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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 · 7d

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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...

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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 · 23h

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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 · 23h

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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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Winona, Montgomery County: Railroads, Cotton Mills, Fires, and Fannie Lou Hamer

Appalachian Community Histories – Winona, Montgomery County: Railroads, Cotton Mills, Fires, and Fannie Lou Hamer. In the rolling hills of north-central Mississippi, the city of Winona grew from a railroad settlement into one of the region’s important commercial and political centers. Long before automobiles and interstate highways reshaped travel across the state, trains brought merchants, farmers, laborers, and visitors through a town whose streets, hotels, and businesses developed around the railroad tracks. Its position between the Mississippi Delta and the eastern portion of the state helped establish Winona as a trading center, while its selection as the county seat of Montgomery County in 1871 gave the growing community an importance that extended beyond transportation.

Winona, MS · 1d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 2d

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GALLERY – Jackson residents gathered at Westland Plaza Shopping Center for the Party at the Polls Jackson Family Reunion, a free, nonpartisan community event held ahead of Election Day

On Nov. 2nd, Jackson residents gathered at Westland Plaza Shopping Center for the Party at the Polls Jackson Family Reunion, a free, nonpartisan community event held ahead of Election Day. Hosted by When We All Vote, Mississippi MOVE and Hoopbus, the event featured a basketball skills challenge and meet and greet with WNBA All-Star Nneka Ogwumike, an appearance by Trinitee Stokes and musical performances. The event was part of a three day statewide celebration designed to encourage voter participation by providing Mississippians with voting information and resources to help them prepare for Election Day. The celebrations will continue Tuesday, Nov. 3rd, with additional Party at the Polls events scheduled at Jackson State University and Tougaloo College. Mississippi MOVE also offered free transportation to assist voters traveling to the polls. (Advocate Photos: Joshua Martin)

Jackson, MS · 4d

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Lodi, Montgomery County: The Town That Helped Shape Winona

Appalachian Community Histories – Lodi, Montgomery County: The Town That Helped Shape Winona. In the eastern countryside of Montgomery County, Mississippi, the community of Lodi survives as a reminder of a time when the region’s towns were still taking shape, and the arrival of railroads could determine which settlements prospered and which gradually faded. Today, Lodi is an unincorporated community, but during the nineteenth century, it possessed the institutions of a recognized town, including a municipal government, a post office, and residents whose lives became connected to some of the most consequential events in Mississippi history. Its story includes the Civil War, Reconstruction, the development of neighboring Winona, and the agricultural economy that supported generations of families throughout the surrounding countryside.

Montgomery County, MS · 1d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 4d

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2026 Harvest Fest at the Ag Museum

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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Clinton’s Brick Street Players presents A Night of One Acts

Clinton’s Brick Street Players is collaborating with Clinton Arrow Theatre to usher in the Christmas season with A Night of One Acts. First, Brick Street Players brings O. Henry’s classic story of “The Gift of the Magi” (adapted by Jon Jory) to life. After that, Clinton High School’s Arrow Theatre will perform Jamie Gorski’s “Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus.” Between the family-friendly one act plays will be a special “WINTERMISSION,” which will be a time for the audience to enjoy Christmas caroling, hot chocolate and other festive treats.

Clinton, MS · 2d

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New graphic novel explores Emmett Till’s lasting legacy

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – More than 70 years after the murder of Emmett Till in Mississippi, his story continues to resonate. Eric Battle’s new graphic novel, “Framing Emmett Till: Exposing Dark Fear,” explores Till’s legacy through art, journalism and history.

Mississippi · 3d