Browsing: Entertainment

Fair Park in downtown Tupelo will be filled with food, shopping, entertainment and plenty for children to do on Saturday, Sept. 12, but behind all the fun of the Shepherd’s Center Fall Festival is a mission that reaches far beyond the festival grounds.

Country-rock star HARDY is returning to Mississippi State for an exclusive performance inside the Humphrey Coliseum on Friday, October 2, STATE 1878 announced Monday.

For Keisha Green, earning a Southeast Emmy Award is more than a career milestone. It is a reminder of the journey that began at The University of Southern Mississippi and the experiences that helped shape her career in television.

The streets are Mississippi. The storefronts are Mississippi. The actors are Mississippians. So are the people behind the cameras.

The Natchez Trace Parkway is an integral part of Mississippi history – and our nation’s history, as well. 

One of The Center at Forrest County’s largest annual events will return Aug. 15, giving Pine Belt residents the opportunity to experience a modern professional rodeo competition and the nationally touring Bulls, Bands & Barrels close to home. 

Whether you are looking for a daylong family outing, a camping location or a special event nestled among the trees along the flowing Escatawpa River, Presley’s Outing is your one-stop location.

A documentary available on Netflix chronicling the story of America includes a prominent historian as a voiceover — who also happens to be a member of The University of Southern Mississippi faculty.

From Broadway Star Kristin Chenoweth to the Grammy Award-winning “First Daughter of Soul” Lalah Hathaway,  Mississippi State’s Riley Center for Education and Performing Arts fall and winter lineup brings legendary musical arts and family entertainment to downtown Meridian.

America’s 250th birthday party may be over, but the summer fun is just getting started in Mississippi. In fact, several local summer celebrations are slated for this weekend, offering multiple opportunities for fun, food, and fellowship. 

As Chickasawhay Hideaway marks its first anniversary, local leaders say the resort’s expansion and partnerships with neighboring attractions are helping grow tourism in Greene County. 

What in the world is the Froglevel Festival? Even better yet, where and when does it take place, because with a name like that, it must be fun. Right?

Just west of Oxford, a giant American flag waves above Highway 6, welcoming travelers to one of Mississippi’s most unique destinations. With palm trees lining the entrance and families arriving from across the region, Roundabout Oxford has quickly become much more than an RV park. It’s a full-scale resort designed for making memories.

I am somewhat ashamed to admit this, but I had no idea that Mississippi has an annual Pickle Fest. Much to my amazement, the Pickle Fest, held each year at the Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum, was voted the “Best Small Festival in Mississippi” in 2022 by the Mississippi Tourism Association. No wonder it is billed as a “Kind of a Big Dill!”

The Bay Fest will be held May 30, bringing local artists and food vendors to Old Town Bay St. Louis in support of charities along the coast. 

Pine Belt boxers brought amateur and professional fights to The Center at Forrest County this month during Cinco de Mayo Box Night, a community-focused event that highlighted local fighters, youth mentorship and efforts to strengthen Mississippi’s boxing culture.