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Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., known as Snoop Dogg, was born in Long Beach, California, in 1971. However, his family’s roots run deep in Mississippi. His father, Vernell Vernado, hails from Magnolia, MS, and his mother, Beverly Tate, was born in McComb.

This weekend ushers in the 104th annual South Mississippi Fair, which will continue from October 18-26 at the South Mississippi Fairgrounds in Laurel, Mississippi.

As the temperatures drop and Halloween approaches, why not immerse yourself in a local and historical experience? Discover the Old Biloxi City Cemetery Tour, a unique event that offers a fascinating journey into the past.

Welcome to the 28th annual Cruisin’ The Coast, the largest block party in America. What started in 1996 as a…

The 165th Mississippi State Fair runs October 3-14, 2024 at the Mississippi Fairgrounds, and for the first time, tickets can be purchased in advance online. Here’s what you need to know:

Take a trip back in time and get a chance to see life on the farm like our grandparents did at Mitchell Farms in Collins.

Cruisin’ the Coast … just the title of this iconic Mississippi car show sounds exciting. But the name does not do the actual experience justice. Honestly, it should be a bucket-list event for all Mississippians. 

There’s a party on the river this Saturday, September 28, at the Tallahatchie RiverFest in New Albany, Mississippi.

The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) will host the 18th annual Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) 2024 showing on Saturday, Sept. 21 at 3 p.m. at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory (GCRL) in Ocean Springs, Miss. Doors open at 2 p.m. The viewing showcases spectacular fly fishing films from across the globe with an aim to support conservation efforts and community support. 

For 50 years, the Palace Theater was the hub of Main Street, Downtown McComb. It started in 1939 when two brothers, Najeeb and Haleem Solomon, took half their store and made it into a movie theater, which became the iconic Palace Theater. 

Lucedale got big attention last week when a reality show aired featuring cast members at a wedding at Anderson Oaks Venue.

Don’t miss a brand-new concert experience at Mississippi State when HARDY performs at Dudy Noble Field on Sept. 12.

One of the world’s most recognizable hip-hop artists—Ludacris—is bringing his distinctive Southern take on rap to the streets of downtown Starkville for the state’s largest, free outdoor concert, Bulldog Bash at Mississippi State.

Labor Day is right around the corner, and I think I speak for all of us when I say that a break is very much needed. Thankfully, you can spend your Labor Day weekend exploring one (or more) of the greatest destinations Mississippi has to offer. Here are the top five destinations I’d recommend. 

Each year, on the Saturday before Labor Day, the iconic Prairie Arts Festival takes place in historic downtown West Point, Mississippi. This year’s event is slated for August 31, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., with arts and crafts vendors from multiple states displaying their wares along Commerce Street and throughout Sally Kate Winters Park.

Can you find Mississippi’s tiniest museum? Hidden downtown, the Hattiesburg Pocket Museum is located in a “secret” alley where you can discover a little world with BIG interactive art installations!