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Mikel Franks has spent years watching storefronts open and close in Leakesville, a small city where steady jobs are hard…

Did you know that Mississippi has its very own Cherry Blossom Festival?

Yes, you read that right. The 2025 Northeast Mississippi Cherry Blossom Festival will take place this Saturday, March 29, at Ballard Park in Tupelo, Mississippi. 

Nestled in downtown Hattiesburg is the Saenger Theater. This establishment could accommodate nearly 1000 guests— 997 to be exact. It…

Mississippi is called The Hospitality State with good reason. Honestly, I have lived in several states and traveled to a lot of places, but I have never experienced true hospitality like we share here in our state. And this past week here in Tupelo and the surrounding areas, that spirit of hospitality has been on display during a tough situation.

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The 2nd Annual Casey Jones Blues Fest takes place Saturday, March 22, in downtown Water Valley, Mississippi. The festival celebrates the life of Water Valley resident John Luther “Casey” Jones, a legendary engineer with Illinois Central Railroad. 

Aubri Sparkman is Hattiesburg’s youngest muralist and possibly the youngest muralist in the state of Mississippi. The 19-year-old artist has certainly made a name for herself in the Magnolia State’s public art scene. Her passion for art was instilled in her from a young age, with her great-grandfather being a renowned street artist in New Orleans. This artistic lineage, coupled with her mother and sister also being artists, has deeply influenced Sparkman’s artistic journey. 

It is official. Hubfest is on the horizon! In less than two weeks, Hattiesburg and the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) will host their first Eaglepalooza since 2019. This anticipated festival commenced nearly two decades ago. Since its founding, people from the Hattiesburg region and beyond have gathered for this annual event. Its grand reintroduction is bound to bring a huge crowd of visitors— from both near and far. 

The nighttime sky offers Mississippians a great show this week in the form of a total lunar eclipse.

Spring break is right around the corner, and thousands of Mississippi college students have already started planning their getaways. The great part about going to college in Mississippi is that there are many secret getaways right here within the state. If you’re planning your spring break, here are five in-state options to consider.

Laissez les bons temps rouler is the statement of the season. Mardi Gras is right around the corner, and Mississippians are preparing for fun times. Although Mardi Gras is more commonly associated with our next door neighbor, Louisiana, Mississippi has a tremendous Mardi Gras scene filled with generational traditions. 

Say the name Larry McKay to anyone in North Mississippi, and the first word that comes up for discussion is basketball. If the discussion continues, talk of Baldwyn High School invariably comes up – Baldwyn Bearcat championship basketball, to be precise.

Over 40,000 people in Mississippi have an intellectual or developmental disability, but only 11.5% are employed. Employment opportunities are critical…

On Saturday, March 8, a new art exhibit opens in Jackson, Mississippi, at the Two Mississippi Museums. Entitled Hurricane Katrina: Mississippi Remembers, Photographs by Melody Golding, the pictorial exhibit will be the first in a series of programs designed to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the devastating 2005 hurricane. 

“Well, it’s a long way from Star, Mississippi,” for some. However, the small town is home to some notable people, and the town’s history is rich with stories of resilience and community. Star continues to be a place of significance in Mississippi’s cultural landscape.

The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) and the City of Hattiesburg are thrilled to announce the return of Eaglepalooza to downtown Hattiesburg for the first time since 2019. This highly anticipated free live music event will take place on Friday, March 28 at 7 p.m., marking an exciting start to HUBFEST weekend.