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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 · 10d

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Jamal Roberts Returns Home for Album Release Celebration

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - American Idol winner and Meridian native Jamal Roberts will host an album release and birthday celebration Friday evening at the Frank Cochran Center. Jamal is celebrating the release of his new album entitled “The Journey” and the evening will also feature a live performance from Jamal and some of his friends.

Meridian, MS · 17h

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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 · 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 · 2d

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Free Pickwick Lake Game App Offers Water Skiing, Boat Tour

Pickwick Lake now has a virtual twin you can carry in your pocket. A new, free Pickwick Lake game from independent app creator Art Joyce lets players learn to water-ski on the lake or sit back for a narrated boat tour past real marinas and landmarks where Mississippi, Tennessee, and Alabama meet.

Mississippi · 1d

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He was a trailblazer whose legacy is still being felt on the Mississippi State University campus today.

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- He was a trailblazer whose legacy is still being felt on the Mississippi State University campus today. But, Dr. Richard Holmes really just wanted a good education at a top notch school that happened to be in his hometown. That led him to be the first African...

Starkville, MS · 2d

Neshoba Democrat

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Veterans Day observance set for Nov. 11

The Veterans Day observance is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. in Dewitt-Deweese Memorial Park. “Veterans Day is a celebration for everyone who ever served,” said retired Army Col. Ray Crocker. “Those people have kept our country free and what it is today. We are celebrating everybody, from those who fired the shot heard around the world to today’s servicemen. Somebody has been on duty since that first shot was fired in Concord to now.”

Neshoba County, MS · 3d

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Noxubee County unveils historical marker, honoring the first black state legislators from the area

MACON, Miss. – The Making Their Mark project unveiled a historic marker on the lawn of the Noxubee County Courthouse honoring the county’s first black state legislators. When freedom came at the end of the civil war, Noxubee county’s population was around 74% African American. and with African Americans being able to hold elected office for the first time, 5 of the first 162 black legislators elected in the reconstruction period of the late 1860s to 1870s were from the county. Making Their Mark Co-Director Chuck Yarborough was there to help with the unveiling.

Noxubee County, MS · 3d

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Webber takes third as Jones finishes fifth at Bobcat Invitational

Oban Webber placed third individually to lead Jones College to fifth at the Bobcat Invitational at Laurel Country Club. Mississippi Gulf Coast won the team title and Cal Wier claimed medalist honors.

Laurel, MS · 2d

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Grammy winner Keb’ Mo’ to perform at MSU’s Riley Center

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WJTV) – Blues fans will have an opportunity to catch a five-time Grammy Award winner Keb’ Mo’ in Meridian this November. The performance will be held on November 13, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase online and range from $35-$85. The acclaimed singer and songwriter will appear at Mississippi State […]

Starkville, MS · 7d

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OPINION: The Horror in Mississippi Burning

I’ve been watching this movie since I was a teenager, usually in the same living room where my granddaddy would grunt, shake his head, and refuse to say what he thought of it. Now that I’m grown, and a bit more conscious, I think I understand the silence. It’s a hard movie to love and a harder one to dismiss.

Mississippi · 9d

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Kicks Picks Week 9 Winner is… Sammy Kemp of Carthage!

A winner has been named for week 9 of Kicks Picks and that person is… Sammy Kemp of Carthage!. Congratulations Mr. Kemp, you are the winner of our weekly Friday Night Food Spot Prize, a $15 gift card to Sonic!. You, too, could be a winner. Just be sure...

Carthage, MS · 10d

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Lainey Wilson and Marty Stuart unveil “Wildflowers and Wild Horses” mural in Philadelphia, Mississippi

Country music star Lainey Wilson joined GRAMMY Award-winning artist Marty Stuart and community leaders to unveil “Wildflowers and Wild Horses,” a new mural honoring Wilson […] The post Lainey Wilson and Marty Stuart unveil “Wildflowers and Wild Horses” mural in Philadelphia, Mississippi first appeared on This is JELD ⚡️ .

Philadelphia, MS · 10d

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Merry NightMarket holiday event set for Nov. 19 at The MAX in Meridian

The MAX and Earth’s Bounty are partnering to kick off the holiday season with the Merry NightMarket on Thursday, November 19. The festive event will take place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The MAX in downtown Meridian. Attendees will have the opportunity to start their holiday shopping early while browsing a wide selection of offerings from local artists, artisans, farm vendors, and food trucks.

Meridian, MS · 11d

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Photo Gallery: Neshoba County Manufacturing Day and Career Expo

More than 1,400 students attended the Neshoba County Manufacturing Day and Career Expo on Friday, October 23 at the Neshoba County Coliseum. High school juniors and seniors from Neshoba, Leake, Choctaw, and Winston counties explored both college and career opportunities and connected with local businesses and industries. Neshoba County Community...

Neshoba County, MS · 13d

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Meridian High grad returns to alma mater with Hollywood resume

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - A Meridian High School graduate returned to her alma mater Thursday with a Hollywood resume. Laura Kittrell, a 2004 MHS graduate, is the creator and co-showrunner of the Amazon Prime series “Elle,” a prequel to the “Legally Blonde” films. She also wrote for the HBO series “Insecure.”

Meridian, MS · 14d

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Lainey Wilson joins Marty Stuart for Mississippi mural in her honor

The new mural honors Wilson as part of the Congress of Country Music’s growing public art initiative. Country music star Lainey Wilson joined Grammy Award-winning artist Marty Stuart and community leaders earlier this week for the unveiling of Wildflowers and Wild Horses, a new mural honoring Wilson in downtown Philadelphia, Mississippi.

Philadelphia, MS · 14d

Neshoba Democrat

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Lainey Wilson calls mural 'absolutely beautiful'

Country music star Lainey Wilson was welcomed to Philadelphia with the unveiling of a mural inspired by her song “Wildflowers and Wild Horses” Tuesday afternoon ahead of her two performances at the Ellis Theater. Wilson was introduced by Marty Stuart and thanked the community for its hospitality. “This...

Philadelphia, MS · 16d

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Former Alumni Screenwriter returns to Meridian High to inspire youth

A Former Meridian High Student, Mississippi Native, and creator/co-showrunner returned to Meridian High School for a conversation with students. Twin States News was there to hear from the Mississippi native about coming back home to inspire young minds.

Meridian, MS · 14d

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