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Sports AFP Higgo in four-way tie for PGA Tour lead in Mississippi
South African Garrick Higgo, chasing his second US PGA Tour title of the season, carded a seven-under par 65 on Thursday to join a four-way tie for the lead at the Sanderson Farms Championship in Jackson, Mississippi. Higgo was tied with Americans...


Mississippi native gets all 4 judges' attention on 'The Voice'
Sumrall, Mississippi native Kayleigh Clark earned a four-chair turn on NBC's "The Voice." Clark performed Sugarland's "Stay" for judges Reba McEntire, Niall Horan, Snoop Dogg, and Michael Bublé. Despite admiring McEntire, the 20-year-old singer...

Meridian Museum of Art hosts reception for Mississippi Oil Painters
The Meridian Museum of Art will host a reception on Friday, October 10, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. to honor Mississippi oil painters Mary Louise Porter, Pat Abernathy, and Tim Allred. The event marks the opening of an exhibition showcasing the artists’...

Downtown Meridian to host next Art Crawl on October 9
Meridian residents and visitors are invited to explore the city’s vibrant arts scene at the Downtown Meridian Art Crawl on Thursday, October 9, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The self-guided tour offers an opportunity to visit a curated selection of...

Ryder and Walker among a 4-way tie for the lead in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Sam Ryder played bogey-free and Danny Walker finished with a pair of birdies, each posting a 7-under 65 to join a four-way tie at the top Thursday and each in need of a good week at the Sanderson Farms Championship. JACKSON,...

Mississippi State Fair brings music, rodeo, and fireworks for an unforgettable experience
Mississippi State Fair brings music, rodeo, and fireworks for an unforgettable experience Montell Jordan kicks off the entertainment lineup YOU KNOW, IT’S THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM HERE AT THE STATE FAIR, AS WE EXPECT THOUSANDS OF GUESTS TO COME...

Hickman renewing rivalry with Jefferson City on SportsZone Football Friday
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The second-oldest high school football rivalry located west of the Mississippi River will soon be renewed. Hickman (4-1) and Jefferson City (2-3) will write the 122nd chapter of their storied rivalry in Week 6 of the...

Events: EudoraFest, Haskell Indian Art Market, Kaw Valley Farm Tour and more
photo by: Elvyn Jones Haskell Indian Nations University students dance on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at the annual Haskell Indian Art Market. Friday, Oct. 3 EudoraFest, 5-9 p.m., Downtown Eudora. Chili supper, car cruise, live music, vendors and...

Born on This Day in 1948, the Record-Breaking Rodeo Cowboy Musician Garth Brooks Offered To Donate His Liver To
For a rare and lucky few, their lives are so pioneering, record-breaking, and downright fascinating that they manage to earn a spot in country music fame without a massive catalogue of hits, and Chris LeDoux is undoubtedly one of them. The country...

New Coastal art exhibit showcasing colorful creations opens in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - A vibrant new art exhibit featuring coastal-themed works opens Thursday at the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum in Biloxi, offering visitors a colorful exploration of Gulf Coast culture and landscapes. The Maritime &...

Alton’s ‘First Fridays’ late night art, shopping experience, begins Oct. 3
Alton Main Street presents “First Fridays,” a late night art and shopping experience which spans 19 locations across the Downtown Alton district. This series is held on the first Friday of October, November and December, providing shoppers with an...
Sports on TV for Friday, Oct. 3
(All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Friday, Oct. 3 AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (WOMEN’S) 5 a.m. FS2 — AFL: Essendon at Melbourne 1 a.m. (Saturday) FS2 — AFL: Sydney at North Melbourne 3 a.m. (Saturday) FS2 — AFL: Brisbane...

Central Florida Sports Calendar: Nearly every event through the end of the year
With the start of October already here, the sports calendar is officially heating up in Central Florida. And we've got you covered. From the heart of college and pro football season, to the Magic tipping off alongside the Gators and Knights, we've...

Texas A&M prediction: Can Aggies avoid upset against Mississippi State?
Breaking down the Week 6 matchup between Texas A&M and Mississippi State... No. 6 Texas A&M vs. Mississippi State When: 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Kyle Field in College Station Records: Texas A&M (4-0 overall, 1-0 SEC); Mississippi State (4-1, 0-1 SEC)...

Cruisin' The Coast car show returns to Mississippi beaches. See the schedule, events list.
It’s the most colorful time of the year in South Mississippi as Cruisin’ The Coast returns Oct. 5-12. This year, Cruise Central returns to Jones Park in Gulfport and from there the antique, classic and muscle cars and trucks roll along the beach...

On media: CBS' big miss, the 'Big Noon' numbers, viewership trends and more takeaways
The best Saturday lineup of the season, with 11 consecutive hours of showdowns in the SEC and Big Ten, generated the TV audience you would expect: Four games exceeded 5 million viewers, and seven topped the 4 million mark. Only the season-opening...

Frist Art Museum Announces 2026 Schedule of Exhibitions Marking 25th Anniversary
Nashville Women Artists • Surrealism from Tate Modern • Emergent Technology Art • The Impressionist Revolution • Contemporary Indigenous Art • Judaica • Barbara Bullock • Anila Quayyum Agha • and More NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --...

Music, food, fun and arts and crafts expected at Saturday's WellsFest
Wellsfest, a long-running Jackson festival, is moving to the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum due to safety concerns. The event will still feature live music, food trucks, vendors, and children's activities. This year's festival will...

Alleged Cheaters Face Felony Charges in SoCal Mississippi Stud Scheme
Posted on: October 2, 2025, 08:45h. Last updated on: October 2, 2025, 10:17h. Pair allegedly bent cards to gain an unfair betting advantage Prosecutors say suspects won more than $32K through the scheme Casino surveillance and tribal cooperation...