Neshoba Now! Showcase set for Sunday

The first Neshoba Now! Showcase will give local performers an opportunity to share their talents on stage at the Ellis Theater this Sunday. The free event on Oct. 25 begins at 2:30 p.m., with doors opening at 1:30 p.m. Shawn Byars, arts director for Neshoba Now!, said the showcase grew...

New mural honors country star Lainey Wilson

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Marty Stuart’s Congress of Country Music unveiled a new mural Tuesday honoring Lainey Wilson, titled “Wildflowers and Wild Horses” after her hit song. The mural is on the west side of Queen’s Beauty Supply downtown. It is the newest piece in a growing...

Tennessee Williams’ Story Began In This Mississippi Home—Meet The Woman Who Helped Save It

Many lit lovers understandably associate playwright Tennessee Williams with New Orleans, which he called his spiritual home. The city inspired his most famous work, A Streetcar Named Desire, which turns 80 next year. But his birthplace, a former rectory that’s now the Tennessee Williams Home & Welcome Center, is nearly 300 miles northeast in Columbus, Mississippi.

Won & Dunn as Philadelphia’s Peyton Dunn Wins Big on Kicks! (audio/video)

Congratulations to Peyton & Brittney Dunn of Philadelphia as they won tickets to see Lainey Wilson’s acoustic performance at the Ellis Theater on Tuesday at the afternoon performance. After the random drawing was held this morning, I reached to contact Brittney as Peyton was already in school, the winning call will make you smile when you hear it below. Thanks to everyone who entered and congratulations again from your friends at Kicks 96.

In 1934, Elvis Presley’s father borrowed $180 to build the two-room Tupelo house where Elvis was born and lost it when he could not repay; the house still stands in a 15-acre city park

Before Elvis Presley became the King of Rock and Roll, he was born in a tiny Mississippi house.

Interview: Tupelo Mimosa Festival returns Oct. 24

The Tupelo Mimosa Festival will be held Oct. 24, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., featuring live music, food and vendors.

Ground broken on $3 million clubhouse

WEST POINT, Miss. (WTVA) – Ground was broken on a new multi-million clubhouse. Golf Clubs Mississippi LLC broke ground Thursday on a new clubhouse at Mossy Oak Golf Club in Clay County costing more than $3 million. The facility will include men’s and women’s locker rooms and a golfers’...

Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational Brings Golf’s Top Programs to Mississippi

The 2026 Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational is set to bring some of the nation’s top college golf programs to the Mississippi Gulf Coast for three days of championship competition, October 17-19, at the prestigious Fallen Oak Golf Club in Saucier, Mississippi. Co-hosted by the University of Mississippi, Mississippi State...

Mississippi State, Ole Miss and USM combine to host prestigious men’s golf tourney at Fallen Oak

All 15 teams in the Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational in Biloxi are in the top 100 in the NCAA Division I men's golf rankings.

This Small Mississippi Town Is Quietly Known For Guitar Sculptures, Colorful Murals, And Laid-Back Local Shops

I only meant to stop for a quick snack and a stretch of the legs somewhere in northeast Mississippi. Then a bright, six-foot guitar painted like a jukebox caught my eye on the sidewalk, and the snack plan fell apart. One painted guitar led to another, then to a wall...

Attala County Library Postpones Author Event to November 16

The Attala County Library has announced a schedule change for its upcoming book signing with Mississippi author and snake expert Terry L. Vandeventer. Originally scheduled for October 19th, the event has been postponed and will now take place Monday, Nov. 16. Vandeventer will be visiting the library to discuss his...

More Than a Crop: MSU historian’s new book examines cotton’s place in Southern history

Mississippi State University historian James C. “Jim” Giesen’s latest book explores the cultural, environmental and economic influence of cotton on the American South and its people. Released this month by University of Georgia Press, “The Land of Cotton: Culture, Landscape, and the Fabric of Southern History,” examines...

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.

A celebration of the Gulf South’s King of Rock and Roll

In this week's episode of the Gulf States Gumbo, community engagement reporter Elise Catrion Gregg hosts a double feature looking at how Mississippi celebrates Elvis Presley — Tupelo's native son and the King of Rock and Roll. Joining her is Nick Perkins, an Elvis Tribute Artist and the 2018...

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Interview: Chickasaw Inkana Foundation to hold wreath laying ceremony on Piominko Day

The Chickasaw Inkana Foundation will hold its annual wreath laying ceremony on Piominko Day on Monday, Oct. 12.

Mystery illness forces final round cancellation of college golf event in Mississippi

The final round of The Ally was canceled Wednesday due to a scary situation involving an unknown illness affecting most of the teams in the field. At least 13 of the 17 teams were experiencing symptoms from diarrhea, vomiting and other issues. Players and coaches were affected, and the worry amongst coaches and officials was whatever the mystery illness was, it could be contagious. "We don’t know the source of the illness but we fear it may be contagious and that was the scariest part about playing the final round," Mississippi State coach Charlie Ewing told Golfweek . The Bulldogs were tournament hosts at Old Waverly in West Point, Mississippi. Coaches were worried about sick players trying to push through the final round and getting more sick or risking those still healthy also catching symptoms. Because the final round was canceled, the tournament was made official after 36 holes. Oklahoma State won the team title at 5 under with Ole Miss finishing five shots behind. OSU's Louise Depadt took home medalist honors, beating British Women's Amateur champion Valentine Delon by a shot. This is not the first time something like this has happened. At the 2018 NCAA Austin Regional, an

High school, community college students invited to MSU’s Music Discovery Day

STARKVILLE — Mississippi State’s Department of Music is hosting its annual Music Discovery Day for high school juniors, seniors and community college students Nov. 9. The event takes place 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Music Building, located at 124 Hardy Road. Registration—free for attendees and one guest—is available online.

Interview: Interactive murder mystery dinner theater coming to Nettleton

Get tickets now for a fun murder mystery dinner theater on Oct. 16-17 in Nettleton.