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Gautier is glowing a little brighter these days — and it’s not just from the stage lights at The Sound Amphitheater. A brand-new hotspot has emerged across the street, bringing a unique blend of charm, culture, and cool to the Coast. We’re thrilled to welcome Voodoo Cigar Lounge, a vibrant new business that’s adding momentum to Gautier’s upward climb.

Most people don’t think twice about a shoebox. It’s one of those everyday items that serves its purpose and gets tucked away without much thought. But the origin of the shoebox? That story begins in Mississippi—and it’s a good one.

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. 

Tucked along the southern edge of the Magnolia State, the Mississippi Gulf Coast is a hidden gem that offers a rich blend of culture, history, and natural beauty. With 62 miles of scenic shoreline, charming coastal towns, and some of the friendliest folks you’ll ever meet, the Gulf Coast is where Southern hospitality truly meets the sea.

The Mississippi Farm to School Network connects farmers with schools to bring Mississippi-grown products into school cafeterias. Statewide, the team advocates for local farmers and schools, believing that purchasing locally grown, locally sourced food benefits everyone.

By now, most Mississippians have heard of the death of one of our state’s most cherished wartime veterans: Colonel Carlyle “Smitty” Harris, USAF, Ret., passed away Sunday, July 6, at the age of 96.

Mississippi shoppers, mark your calendars! The 2025 Sales Tax Holiday is happening next weekend—from Friday, July 11, through Sunday, July 13—giving you a chance to score some serious savings.

Just above the banks of St. Catherine Creek in historic Natchez stands a house that has quietly watched Mississippi’s story unfold for over two centuries. Known as The House on Ellicott’s Hill, this unassuming home—built in 1798—it is the oldest surviving building Natchez. And like any old Mississippi home worth its salt, it has some stories to tell.

Ask just about anyone in Mississippi what makes our state so special, and you’ll hear a range of answers—our food, our people, our sunsets, even our football. And while all of those are true, there’s one fact that stands above the rest, one that still sends a ripple through history: Mississippi is where America’s music was born.

In Mississippi, the Fourth of July is more than fireworks and barbecue—it’s a day that blends patriotism, community, and tradition in a way that feels deeply personal to the people who call the Magnolia State home.

Glenn Anglada dreamt of owning his own 3D printing business and using his engineering knowledge to make an impact along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Anglada’s dream is now a reality because of The University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) Ocean Engineering Entrepreneurship Pathway (OEEP) program, which prepares graduates for success in the state’s Blue Economy. Anglada put his skills to the test and became the first graduate of the program, which is committed to establishing the Mississippi Gulf Coast as the nation’s leader in ocean science, engineering and technology.

The school bells are no longer ringing, the temperature is rising even higher, and the kids are home all day, saying they’re bored.

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. 

Independence Day is one of America’s most important and celebrated holidays. On this day, we celebrate our freedom from British…

Keep America Beautiful is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to community improvement. Its mission is to inspire and educate people to work toward a cleaner, greener, and more beautiful America. Keep Mississippi Beautiful is a network that connects 60 Keep America Beautiful-certified affiliates throughout our state, focusing on litter prevention, recycling, and community beautification.