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JACKSON, Miss. – Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced Flo Rida as the headliner of the 2026 Mississippi State Fair, which runs October 8-18, as well as several new and special, patriotic attractions fairgoers can expect as part […]
Mississippi is home to significant landmarks on the U.S. Civil Rights Trail, offering a powerful journey through the history and the heroes of the movement. Three sites in the Mississippi Delta provide insight into the tragic death of Emmett Till, […]
JACKSON, Miss. — Visit Mississippi, the Margaret Walker Center at Jackson State University, the Mississippi Humanities Council and community leaders, took part in the unveiling of a Mississippi Freedom Trail marker honoring slain civil rights activist Benjamin Brown during the 56th Annual Gibbs–Green Commemoration. The ceremony celebrated Brown’s life, activism, and […]
Written by William “Skip” Hidlay in StoryPower: Connecting Passion to PurposeThe Visit Mississippi Crossroads Stage at the 2026 Chicago Blues Festival in Millennium Park. Photo by Skip Hidlay. The banner running the width of the stage captures the heritage of […]
CANTON, Miss. — Visit Mississippi, in partnership with the Mississippi Blues Trail Commission, Madison County, and Visit Canton, hosted a special ceremony honoring acclaimed blues musician John Primer with an official Mississippi Blues Trail marker. The marker recognized Primer’s enduring contributions […]
MERIDIAN, Miss. – The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX) is excited to announce John Jennings: Build Your World, a new immersive exhibition opening Saturday, June 20, 2026, that explores the extraordinary visual worldbuilding of Mississippi native John Jennings—NY Times bestselling […]
JACKSON, Miss. — On Saturday, June 20, the Mississippi Coliseum in downtown Jackson will be decked in red, white, and blue for “United in Song: An America250 Mississippi Celebration.” The free patriotic event begins promptly at 6 p.m. to celebrate America’s […]
BILOXI, Miss. —Get ready for an unforgettable experience with the beloved fairytale as Shrek the Musical takes the stage at Beau Rivage Theatre June 11-July 2. Produced and directed by Jeb K. Rand of Rand Productions, Inc., Shrek the Musical brings all the characters you know from the film to […]
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