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Mississippi State’s Famous Maroon Band is marching to the beat of a new accolade as the 2026 recipient of the prestigious national Sudler Trophy—considered the highest honor a collegiate marching band can receive.

OCEAN SPRINGS—While it is beginning to look at feel a lot like Christmas, it is also time to think about registering children for the 2026 summer camps in coastal Mississippi. Who knows? Maybe summer camp tuition is a great gift!

PASCAGOULA—The view of Pascagoula has been elevated thanks to the upward investment that has been made in the Flagship District.

Jackson, MS…The Mississippi Museum of Art (MMA/the Museum) today confirmed its acquisition of Fountainhead, the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed property in Jackson’s Fondren neighborhood following approval by the Jackson Planning and Zoning Board and City Council. The residence and its furnishings were designed by the renowned architect in 1948, and completed in 1954 for J. Willis Hughes, who lived in the home with his family until 1980.

PASCAGOULA—Repurpose it and they will come! That is where David Boland’s brain has been lingering for the past 25 years as he was handed hit after hit in trying to keep Pavco Wood Products in operation on River Road in Pascagoula.

Selected as one of the Top 10 Best Zoo Lights by USA Today Readers’ Choice in 2024, Hattiesburg Zoo’s “Lights of the Wild” is a holiday MUST DO for friends and families.  Dazzling lighted displays feature super-sized animals, larger than life flowers and plants as well as holiday themed décor.  There is no better way to ring in the holiday season than with the splendor of “Lights of the Wild” at the Hattiesburg Zoo! 

Each fall, Research Associate Scott Langlois and his crew harvest a small sugarcane crop growing at the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station’s South Mississippi Branch, honoring a 40-year-old agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to sell seed cane to new or current growers, and it always sells out.

The Alcorn State University Sounds of Dyn-O-Mite was selected to perform in the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, representing the state of Mississippi. This monumental opportunity will provide unparalleled national exposure to the historically Black, land-grant University and is a life-changing moment for the student musicians. It all started with Dr. Everson Martin, the director of bands at Alcorn State University, who had a vision to put Alcorn on the national stage.

OCEAN SPRINGS—It’s here—The 47th Annual Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival where guests from all across the region gather in Ocean Springs to find those one-of-a-kind treasures for themselves or to fulfill gift checklists. Others enjoy the atmosphere, the food and the music.  No matter the reason, there is always something for everyone at the festival.

Diezel Robinson is a young author who wrote the book “Helping Others” after experiencing bullying at the age of eight.…

In the ever-evolving world of art, visibility can be everything. A single post, one small moment of courage to share your work, can change everything. And for many creatives across the state, the Mississippi Artists Facebook group has become the place where that magic happens.

PASCAGOULA—Whether you are into the thrill rides, deciding on the best gumbo from food booths or checking out the livestock in the county barn, the annual Jackson County Blue Ribbon Fair has a little something for everyone.

There’s something special about fall in Mississippi. The air feels just a little lighter, pumpkins start appearing on porches, and families search for ways to celebrate the season together. In Hattiesburg, one of those traditions is Zoo Boo at the Hattiesburg Zoo. This year, the celebration is getting a magical new twist: Where the Wild Things Glow!

There’s something magical in the autumn air of Ocean Springs, and no—it’s not just the cool breeze rolling in off the Gulf. On October 25, downtown will be filled with cackles, broomsticks, and plenty of glitter as the 8th Annual Witches Ride of Ocean Springs takes flight!

As traditional agriculture faces labor shortages, aging farmers and economic pressure, a growing number of Mississippi farms are turning to agritourism to stay afloat. By welcoming visitors for hayrides, corn mazes and school field trips, farms like Seward Farms in Lucedale are creating jobs, educating the next generation and boosting local economies. 

Imagine taking a walk alongside a creek you’ve visited numerous times and coming home with a prehistoric American mastodon jawbone. That’s precisely what happened to J.P. Ketchum, 15, and his cousin, Tylnn Sanders, at a creek on family land in Yazoo County, Mississippi, in June 2025. The unique discovery has sparked local excitement and interest in the ancient history of the region.