Entertainment, new attractions announced ahead of patriotic Mississippi State Fair
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced Flo Rida as the headliner of the 2026 Mississippi State Fair, which runs Oct. 8-18, as well as several new and special, patriotic attractions fairgoers can expect as part of this year’s theme, “Let Freedom Ring!” at the State Fair. Gipson was joined by Paige Robertson, executive…
Read MorePeggy Jean VanLandingham
It is with deep sorrow and loving remembrance that we announce the passing of Peggy Jean VanLandingham, 88, of Hazlehurst, who passed peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior with her family by her side, on June 8, 2026. Born on July 5, 1937, to Joseph V. Gillis Sr. and Alma Lee Stegall in…
Read MoreArt Doing Its Part to address litter
By Bonnie Coblentz, MSU Extension Service Pollution and the litter problem in Mississippi is being addressed by a lot of people in a lot of important ways, and some think art has a part to play in the effort. Art Doing Its Part is a statewide art and slogan competition aimed at personalizing the issue…
Read MoreDorothy Powers
Dorothy Louise Powers, 81, of Crystal Springs, was reunited with her family in heaven on June 5, 2026. She was born in Grenada on Feb. 18, 1945. Miss Dot was preceded in death by her loving parents, Modest and JK Powers, and nephew, Steven Vail. She attended the Mississippi School for the Blind and was…
Read MoreGardens thrive with no-fuss Cheyenne Spirit coneflowers
By Eddie Smith, MSU Extension Service Certain plants earn a permanent place in gardens not just for their beauty, but for the way they show up year after year without fuss. Echinacea coneflowers fall squarely into that category for me. They bring a dependable splash of color, attract pollinators by the dozens and carry an…
Read MoreMDOT announces Star-Spangled Sign Contest to celebrate America 250
In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, the Mississippi Department of Transportation is inviting the public to put their creativity on display with the Star-Spangled Digital Message Sign (DMS) Contest by submitting their patriotic, America-themed, safe-driving messages to run during the Fourth of July holiday week. “We’re excited to celebrate America 250 while reminding travelers that…
Read MoreNational Fishing and Boating Week celebrated June 6-14
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks invites you to celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week, running from June 6 to 14. This nationwide celebration is an invitation for all fishing and boating enthusiasts to come together and enjoy the outdoors. In Mississippi, June 6 and 7 have been designated as “Free Fishing Days,”…
Read MoreRecord spring turkey harvest announced
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks announced a record harvest for the 2026 spring turkey season, with Mississippi hunters reporting 17,907 birds through Game Check. This surpassed the previous record of 15,498 birds set in 2024 and is the highest number that has been reported since the state implemented mandatory harvest reporting in…
Read MoreKay Beasley Estes
Kay Beasley Estes, 81, of Maggie Valley, N.C., passed away on May 23, 2026, at her home, with her husband, Glen. She was born to the late Carol Way and Oliver Mallard Beasley Sr. on June 15, 1944, in Copiah County. In addition to her parents, Kay was preceded in death by one nephew, Tommy…
Read MorePeople encouraged to reach out as Mental Health Awareness Month concludes
As May comes to an end, and with it, the formal recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Department of Mental Health reminds Mississippians that there are more services and supports available than ever before, and help is only a phone call, a mouse click, or a screen tap away. There is more than one…
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