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North Mississippi Allstars return to Cleveland to prove they’re ‘Still Shakin’' at the Beachland Ballroom
CLEVELAND, Ohio - For a quarter of a century Luther and Cody Dickinson and their musical collective, the North Mississippi Allstars, have been lighting and carrying the torch for what they’ve dubbed “Modern Mississippi Music,” an amalgam of...

LIST: Juneteenth events happening across South Mississippi
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - On and around June 19, residents across South Mississippi will come together to celebrate Juneteenth, a day marked to commemorate the freeing of the last U.S. slaves in Galveston, Texas in 1865. Here’s when and where you can...

Thomas Rhett Summits The MusicRow Radio Chart
Thomas Rhett has risen to the No. 1 position on the MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart with his song, “After All The Bars Are Closed.” The song appears on the star’s seventh studio album About A Woman, and was written by Thomas Rhett, Julian...

Mississippi Music kicks off 9th season with Rich Mattson and the Northstars
BEMIDJI — The ninth season of Mississippi Music got underway on Wednesday evening as music enthusiasts congregated at the Lake Bemidji Waterfront for a performance by Rich Mattson and the Northstars. Mississippi Music concerts start at 6 p.m. on...

Dierks Bentley Pays Tribute To 'Broken Branches' In Country Music Community
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Boaters urged to stay clear of tows on the Mississippi River
WINONA COUNTY, Minn. (WXOW) – With summer boating season underway, multiple area law enforcement agencies are went to social media to remind the public of river safety. On Thursday, The Winona County Sheriff’s Office reminded recreational boaters...

Miss Mississippi: Day 2 Preliminary Competition
Chris Todd Special to Clarion Ledger Miss University of Southern Mississippi Annalee Toler competes in fitness at the Miss Mississippi competition at the Vicksburg Convention Center in Vicksburg, Miss., on Thursday, June 12, 2025.Chris...

Flags ready to fly over Mississippi
Saturday is Flag Day and for the past few years, that has meant a special, patriotic event, held on the Keokuk-Hamilton bridge to honor Old Glory and all that the banner stands for. The third annual Flags over the Mississippi will be held...

Award winning Cape Breton musician first Sable Island artist in residence
Breadcrumb Trail Links Atlantic Canada Cape Breton Entertainment & Life News Published Jun 13, 2025 • Last updated 12 minutes ago • 7 minute read Rose Morrison stands on the stage of Carnegie Hall in New York, where she has played twice. Photo by...

New BetMGM Bonus Code CUSE150: $150+ Father’s Day Weekend betting bonus for all sports
As of Friday, June 13, 2025, BetMGM has extended its popular bonus code CUSE150 through Father’s Day, giving new users a powerful way to enhance their betting experience. Whether you’re backing a side in NBA Finals Game 4, tuning into Round 2 of...

Friendship flourishes at Mississippi Governor’s School
How do you make a boat out of pool noodles, cardboard, other scraps and some duct tape in 90 minutes? That was one of the challenges awaiting 16-year-old Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science student Vincent Young and his nearly 70 other...

Sports betting abuse drops during 2025 march madness, but over 3,000 threats still reported
Online abuse linked to sports betting during this year’s NCAA March Madness tournaments fell significantly compared to 2024, but athletes, coaches, and officials still faced more than 3,000 threatening messages, according to data released Tuesday...

Remembering Jayne Mansfield: From Her Ambitious Movie Career to Her 'Pink Palace'
Jayne Mansfield was many things, but when she’s remembered in popular culture, the focus is often on her role as one of the box office’s iconic blond bombshells, a sex symbol who didn’t shy away from that status. She’s also remembered for her...

Mississippi’s tech scene is in a catch-22. How can it move forward?
Jansen Cohoon is the kind of entrepreneur Mississippi wants. He’s a native son who got his education at Mississippi State University and started his own tech company in the state — V2 Forensics — just a short walk from Gulfport’s coast line. With...

Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians Approve Referendum Allowing Tribe to Explore Cannabis Legalization
The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians on Tuesday approved a referendum allowing the Tribe to develop “legislation to decriminalize and regulate possession, production, and distribution of marijuana on Tribal lands.” Referendum no. 2025-01 passed...

Mississippi Ag commissioner announces bid for governor
Mississippi Ag commissioner announces bid for governor ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO CRACK DOWN ON CRIME THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY. MISSISSIPPI'S AG AND COMMERCE COMMISSIONER WANTS A PROMOTION TO LEAD THE ENTIRE STATE. THE ANNOUNCEMENT WAS POSTED TO SOCIAL...

TV windows announced for Mizzou's 2025 season
With just a couple of months left until the college football kicks off, the Southeastern Conference and ESPN on Wednesday unveiled some of Missouri’s television designations and start times for the 2025 schedule. The Tigers are slated for two...

Mississippi College introduces new women's basketball coach
Mississippi College introduces new women's basketball coach Travis joins the Choctaws with a decade of experience. WELCOME BACK. AND HAPPY WEDNESDAY. TODAY, THE CLINTON COMMUNITY GATHERING AT MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE AS THE STAFF INTRODUCED THEIR NEW...

Miss Hattiesburg Jane Granberry and Miss University McKenzie Cox take preliminary wins in Thursday’s Miss Mississippi Competition
Miss Hattiesburg Jane Granberry and Miss University McKenzie Cox take preliminary wins in Thursday’s Miss Mississippi Competition Published 9:50 pm Thursday, June 12, 2025 Continuing through their journey to the crown, the 33 Miss Mississippi...

Will the Savannah Bananas' Cincinnati games be on TV…
The thrilling and unconventional play of the Savannah Bananas makes its debut at the home of the Cincinnati Reds from June 13 to 14. The famed exhibition baseball team, dubbed the "greatest show in sports" by ESPN, will treat Great American Ball...