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“Video Killed the Radio Star” may have been the very first music video aired when MTV launched in 1981—but long before that iconic moment, a Mississippi native was already laying the groundwork for what would become a cultural revolution. No, MTV didn’t start in Mississippi, but our state had everything to do with its creation, thanks to Jackson-born Bob Pittman.

TikTokers and social media fanatics, it’s time to continue the “Unwritten” dance challenge—this time listening to Natasha Bedingfield belt out the hit song at Bulldog Bash.

The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) has begun construction of a new oyster hatchery that aims to help alleviate the decline in oyster harvests along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The hatchery will be located at USM’s Gulf Coast Research Laboratory (GCRL) Thad Cochran Marine Aquaculture Center (TCMAC) Cedar Point campus in Ocean Springs, Miss. It will be capable of producing up to one billion eyed larvae per year for use in restoration and research, with completion expected in late summer or early fall 2026.

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. 

Break out the polyester, dust off those platform shoes, and get ready to boogie—because Gulfport’s TrainTastic is turning back the clock for a night of disco, drama, and a little bit of detective work. Murder at the Disco: A 1970s Prom-Themed Murder Mystery Dinner Show takes the stage Friday, September 12, 2025, from 6:15 to 9:30 p.m.

The magic is brewing once again in Hattiesburg! On Friday, October 3, the legendary Sanderson Sisters will return to the historic Saenger Theater, ready to whisk audiences away into the spooky heart of Salem. Step inside the golden glow of the century-old stage and watch Winifred, Mary, and Sarah cackle, cast spells, and cause their signature mayhem in the Halloween favorite Hocus Pocus.

The University of Southern Mississippi’s Pride of Mississippi Marching Band and the Dixie Darlings will kick off the 2025 football season with Pride Preview, set for 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, at Southern Station behind the Thad Cochran Center on the Hattiesburg campus. The concert is free and open to the public.

Come celebrate 50 years of the Rocky Horror Picture Show at Hattiesburg’s Historic Saenger Theater on October 24th.  This year’s production will feature a special pre-show performance by Hattiesburlesque, an interactive live performance shadow cast, a costume contest and catered prop bags for audience participation during the movie! Tickets will go on sale Friday, August 8th at 10:00 a.m. and can be purchased through the link https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B0062FFA4346FFB! 

A legendary, multi-platinum selling Southern rock group brings its iconic sound to the MSU Riley Center next month.

The Hattiesburg Zoo is rolling out three new animal experiences which allow guests the opportunity to get up close and personal with several unique species.  New experiences are the Anteater Feeding Experience, the South America Yard Experience and the Giraffe Experience.  

Get your dancing shoes ready and your vocal chords warmed up. Beatles fans across the Pine Belt are in for a rare treat this summer. On Friday, August 2, 2025, the world-renowned tribute band —Liverpool Legends — will bring their high-energy show, “The Complete Beatles Experience”, to the historic Saenger Theater in downtown Hattiesburg. 

It’s that time of year again—when grills are sizzling, flags are flying, and the night skies over Mississippi explode with color and sound. The Fourth of July brings out the best in Southern celebrations, and this year, 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting yet. Across the Magnolia State, communities are pulling out all the stops to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks displays that are free, family-friendly, and downright dazzling. Whether you’re looking for small-town charm or a riverfront showstopper, here’s where you can catch fireworks in Mississippi this July.

Hip hip hooray! 

It’s time to celebrate our nation’s 149 years of independence on July 4, 2025. And lucky for us, this year’s Independence Day celebration falls on a Friday, making for a nice, long weekend filled with good food and fireworks. 

One of Columbus’s most anticipated summer traditions is back and brighter than ever. Fireworks on the Water will take place on Friday, July 4, 2025, at the Stennis Lock & Dam East Bank,

Fairs are not only fun. They evoke feelings of nostalgia. For many of us, some of our favorite memories are from the fair. Thankfully, fairs are not a thing of the old times. They are still alive and well— thriving and flourishing, even. The Neshoba County Fair is one of Mississippi’s most anticipated fairs. 

Petal native, Cole Blalock has been practicing magic for over 20 years. Like many, his passion began as a hobby.…