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Video/Photos: Kosciusko welcomes “Rocky’s House” interactive exhibit
Kosciusko welcomed a new hands-on educational experience today as the Kosciusko Attala Partnership and Mississippi Children’s Museum officially held a ribbon cutting for Rocky’s House, a 600-square-foot traveling exhibit. Developed through the Mississippi Children’s Museum and its early literacy initiative Talk from the Start, the exhibit is designed...
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STEPPING UP TO SERVE: Jackson Fire Department donates fitness equipment to Yazoo City firefighters
JACKSON – The Jackson Fire Department has donated fitness equipment to the Yazoo City Fire Department. The equipment had previously been gifted to the Jackson Fire Department by Planet Fitness. Jackson fire officials said physical fitness is an essential part of the fire service because it helps firefighters stay...
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Celebrate America 250/Songwriter of the Year Finals: Full Schedule of Events for June 27
1:30 p.m. – Kid & Pet Parade lineup begins. Games & activities begin (running until 8:15 p.m.) Historical demonstrations begin (3 p.m. – 5 p.m.) Cornhole Tournament begins ($10 per team) 5:00 p.m. Doors open at The Guitar Academy for the Finals of the Mississippi Songwriter of the...
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Seussical the Musical to be Held at Skipworth Performing Arts Center Friday, June 26
Dr. Seuss is the inspiration of this year’s performance put on by the Ann Harper Richardson Summer Performing Arts Camp. The performers have been hard at work perfecting their choreography and songs this week. The musical is primarily inspired by Horton Hears a Who, Gertrude McFuzz, and Horton Hatches the Egg. There are also some aspects of Seuss’ other works too, including Green Eggs and Ham, and One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish. Seussical the Musical will be performed at 5:00 PM on Friday, June 26 at the Skipworth Performing Arts Center in Kosciusko.
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#UnpopularOpinion Soul legends united Morgan Freeman walks into his own Ground Zero Blues Club in Clarksdale, Mississippi and completely surprises the crowd by joining soul icon Al Green for a live performance of Lets Stay Together.
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Hot Tamale Headliner Announced
GREENVILLE MS-The headliner for the 2026 Delta Hot Tamale festival has been announced. The Band Perry is booked to perform on the main stage during the October event. Daniel Boggs, executive director of Main Street, made the announcement during last week's meeting of the Greenville city council. The festival is...
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Filmmaker Talamieka Brice and Mississippi2 present a community gathering event: ‘From Douglass to Duck Hill’
On July 5, 2026, filmmaker Talamieka Brice and Mississippi2 will present a community gathering event – “From Douglass To Duck Hill” – at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Cathedral in downtown Jackson. The event will bring together community members, artists, scholars, faith leaders, and advocates for an evening of remembrance, reflection, storytelling, and racial healing.
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Delta Music Institute Summer Camp Gives Students Hands-On Experience in Music Industry Careers
CLEVELAND, Miss. — Fifteen high school students from Mississippi, Arkansas and Georgia spent a week exploring careers in the music and entertainment industry during the 2026 Delta Music Institute Summer Camp at Delta State University. The residential camp, held June 14-19, introduced students ages 14 to 18 to music...
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Born in Mississippi on This Day in 1933, the Hall of Fame Songwriter Behind Hits for Charley Pride, Eddy Arnold, and Kenny Rogers
Songwriters are frequently the unsung (pun intended) heroes of the music industry. They aren’t the ones giving the impassioned onstage speeches or polished red-carpet interviews. And yet, they remain the heart and soul of the industry, even if you never learn their name. One such character is Ben Peters, whose expansive resume includes timeless country gems such as Charley Pride’s “Kiss an Angel Good Mornin’” (1971) and Eddy Arnold’s “Turn the World Around” (1967). Today, we’re diving into the contributions of Ben Peters, born in Greenville, Mississippi, on this day (June 20) in 1933.
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Funeral held for Leland blues musician killed in wreck
INDIANOLA – Funeral services were held Saturday for a Leland musician killed in a car accident while returning home from touring with his band. Lil’ Dave Thompson died around 7 a.m., on Sunday, Feb. 14, after the van he was riding in flipped over on the highway. Sources...
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Rosedale Distilling Company Grand Opening Celebration June 25 – June 28 in Rosedale, Mississippi
On Saturday, June 27, at 1:00, community leaders and state officials will join Rosedale Distilling Company founders, Elizabeth and Jack Coleman, to officially open Rosedale Distilling’s distillery and the Perry Martin Club tasting room to the general public. A short drive north of downtown Rosedale, the distilling and bottling room will be available for complimentary tours. Tasting flights of the distillery’s signature Bourbon, Rye, and the just-released, Rosedale Perry Martin Old Original aged whiskey will be available along with bottle sales and specialty cocktails.