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Editor’s Note | When Life Gives You a Microphone, Say Something That Matters
As her videographer glided across the stage, Meridian, Mississippi, native Hayley Williams followed the camera’s movements, looking into the lens as she sang a full set for the audience of thousands who filled the BankPlus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove in Southaven, Mississippi, on Monday night. Having just finished a performance in New Orleans two days before, Williams, known for being the lead singer of Paramore, stopped in DeSoto County to deliver her first concert in her home state.
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Jackson Comics Experience comes to The MAX
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX) in Meridian will host The Jackson Comics Experience on October 17, 2026. Blake Barnes created JacksonComics in 2022 with support from the Mississippi Arts Commission. The comic book series features Mississippi artists and stories about Mississippi, with an upcoming issue paying tribute to […]
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One Mississippi town packed 369 century-old buildings into 161 walkable acres
You can walk the whole thing in an afternoon. Laurel’s Historic District sits near the center of town, 161 acres of oak-lined streets where 369 buildings stand almost exactly as they did a century ago. Most went up between 1900 and 1937, back when yellow pine money flowed through...
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Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian to host BOO!seum on Oct. 31
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian will host its annual BOO!seum event on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Children and families are invited to wear costumes and take part in Halloween-themed activities throughout the museum. Families can take part in...
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Comedy murder mystery 'Clue' opens November 6 at Laurel Little Theatre
Was it Mr. Green in the dining room with a candlestick?. The classic whodunit is coming to a Laurel stage as the comedy murder mystery "Clue", directed by Sallie Mitchell, opens on Friday, November 6. Based on the iconic 1985 cult-classic film and the beloved board game, the fast-paced farce...
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This Free-Feeling Laurel Museum Shows How Mississippi’s Pine Forests And Lumber Mills Built A Whole Town
I only planned to stretch my legs and maybe find a snack before getting back on the road through Mississippi. Then a handsome old building with a quiet lawn caught my eye, and the door was open. Inside, I found glowing paintings, delicate baskets, and the story of how pine...
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Cook of the Week lookback: Annie Chestnut
The now-late Annie Chestnut was featured as Cook of the Week 37 years ago on Sept. 27, 1989. When you see a need in an area and you can fill that need, do it. Those were the feelings of Annie Chestnut when she returned to her hometown of Philadelphia in 1964.
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Mississippi Creators Take Center Stage at Two October Events at The MAX
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -Mississippi stories are heading to comic-book pages and television screens this month. The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience, known as The MAX, will host two events featuring Mississippi creators: The Jackson Comics Experience on Saturday, Oct. 17, and a conversation with television creator Laura Kittrell on Thursday, Oct. 22.
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Philadelphia, MS theater hosting 2026 Neshoba Now Showcase on Nov. 15
The Ellis Theater in Philadelphia, Mississippi, will host the Neshoba Now Showcase on November 15, highlighting the creative talents of local youth across Neshoba County and the surrounding area. The special afternoon event will feature performances by members of the Boys & Girls Club, local students, and participants from the...
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This Little Mississippi Bookshop Keeps Going Deeper Than Its Storefront, With Hours Of Used Books To Browse
Some of the best afternoons start with a quick peek through a shop window. In Mississippi, there is a small bookstore that looks tiny from the sidewalk but keeps stretching farther back the moment you step inside. Shelves of used books, quirky reading gadgets, and friendly conversation wait around every...
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Winter season lineup at the Ellis includes The Oak Ridge Boys
The Congress of Country Music has announced the Ellis Theater’s winter season lineup, bringing a slate of celebrated country, Americana, and Blues artists to the historic venue in downtown Philadelphia as the venue celebrates its 100th anniversary. “The Ellis Theater was built to bring people together around great music,...
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Ham Jam set for Oct. 10 downtown
The 25th annual Ham Jam Arts Festival is set for Oct. 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. downtown, featuring food, music, and fun. Ham Jam is hosted by the Philadelphia Main Street Association, an organization dedicated to the revitalization of downtown and the commercial district. The Ham Jam starts...
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Historical Deep Dive: Meridian’s Grand Opera House
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -Walking into the historic auditorium today, visitors are met with warm woodwork, period wallpapers, and ornate balcony facades. But long before it became the MSU Riley Center, the Grand Opera House was a forgotten treasure sleeping above 5th Street. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries,...
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Southern Pine opens student art contest
The Southern Pine Electric Student Art Contest is open to students in grades 7-12 who live with a parent or guardian who is a Southern Pine Electric member. The contest opened on September 14, and all submissions must be dropped off at one of the five Southern Pine Electric locations by October 15.
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Jimmie Rodgers Museum adds new items as it prepares for its future move
As the Jimmie Rodgers Museum continues to prepare for their move into their new home, new items are being added as well as the Foundation looking for new items. Twin States News learned more about the new items and what's next with the new museum home.
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Laurel's 2026 Loblolly Festival returns Oct. 3 with live music, food
The 2026 Laurel Loblolly Festival is scheduled to take place Saturday, October 3, featuring a full day of food, activities, and hundreds of vendors throughout downtown Laurel starting at 9 a.m. Presented by Laurel Main Street, Rasberry Financial Services and The Home Plate, an incoming board game café, a free...