The Mississippi Freedom Trail Marker honoring the late Victoria Jackson Gray Adams was dedicated Nov. 9, 2024, in the Palmers Crossing area of Hattiesburg. Read More: Hattiesburg American’s Victoria Gray Adams Historical Marker Unveiled in Hattiesburg […]
The Visit Mississippi float has been awarded the Past Presidents Award at the 136th Rose Parade. Pasadena, Calif., January 1, 2025 – The Visit Mississippi float has been awarded the Past Presidents Award at the 136th Rose Parade. The award […]
The Mississippi float ended up winning the Past President’s award from the Rose Parade committee. The award recognized “outstanding innovation and the use of floral and non-floral materials.” Read More: Mississippi Makes A Splash At 2025 Pasadena Rose Parade […]
Writer and musician Emma John travels south to find the beat—and birthplace—of a special kind of Mississippi music. Read More: AFAR’s I’m a Fiddle Player Who Felt Disconnected from the Blues. A Trip On the Mississippi Blues Trail Changed That […]
A captivating lineup of events, significant anniversaries and fresh attractions will debut in the Magnolia State Jackson, Miss. – In 2025, Mississippi will offer a captivating lineup of events, landmark anniversaries and fresh attractions. The highlights include birthday celebrations for […]
Jackson, Miss., – Visit Mississippi proudly unveils its float design for the 136th Rose Parade presented by Honda, taking place Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in Pasadena, California. The float will showcase the state’s rich heritage as the Birthplace of America’s […]
Jackson, Miss.– At the Governor’s Conference on Tourism in Hattiesburg, Governor Tate Reeves today announced the release of Visit Mississippi’s annual Tourism Economic Contribution Report, revealing that the state welcomed a record 43.7 million visitors in 2023. This visitor volume […]
The Fox News online article describes Mississippi’s scenic beauty, history, casinos, and family-friendly attractions. Places mentioned include the Delta Blues Museum, GRAMMY® Museum Mississippi, Beau Rivage Casino, Biloxi Beach, Vicksburg National Military Park, Windsor Ruins, Longwood, Natchez Trace Parkway, Mississippi […]
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