Mississippi tax free weekend is now. Save money shopping for school clothing, shoes, more

Look smart for less money. If you need to save on back-to-school shopping, cash in this tax-free weekend in Mississippi now. It's happening now. The state sales tax holiday will cut down out-of-pocket prices on most of the clothing, shoes and...

Vacation time also commit time for Texas WR

FAYETTEVILLE -- Receiver Keymian Henderson Jr. took a break from vacation to announce his commitment to the University of Arkansas on Saturday. Henderson, 6-4, 190 pounds, of Carthage, Texas, was on a cruise when he revealed his pledge to the Hogs...

‘Mississippi Riverscapes’ Plein Air competition awards ceremony is July 12

By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE Managing Editor, Illinois Business Journal [email protected] The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rivers Project, in partnership with Alton’s Jacoby Arts Center, recently announced the awards ceremony and grand opening dates...

‘Greetings from Ocean Springs’: New postcard helps promote tourism

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX) - The Mississippi Coast is proud of its tourism industry, and communities are always trying to add a little bit of flair wherever they can. The Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce - Main Street Tourism Bureau unveiled a...

Tourist Attractions in Minneapolis

Written by Lana Law Updated Jul 10, 2025 Minneapolis is the most populous city in Minnesota, and, combined with St. Paul, forms the Twin Cities on the upper course of the Mississippi. It is a glistening modern American city, with extensive parks...

How Louisiana Families Save Hundreds on Travel: Expert Hacks

Highlights Book flights 6-8 weeks ahead for domestic trips and 3-4 months ahead for international travel to secure the best prices Use packing cubes and roll clothes to maximize suitcase space and keep the family organized Take advantage of credit...

A popular restaurant group buys Biloxi beach building that once housed Lucy's Surfer Bar

This story about the changes on Restaurant Row was first published by the Sun Herald. Restaurant Row in Biloxi is seeing big changes that will bring new energy and a surprise to the beachfront in Biloxi. The waterfront restaurants are a favorite...

“Mississippi Riverscapes” Plein Air Art awards

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rivers Project recently teamed up with Jacoby Arts Center to host the inaugural Plein Air art competition, “Mississippi Riverscapes.” Plein Air, a French term meaning “in open air”, is a method of painting in...

Full Moon Bar-B-Q seeks nominations for 'Backpack Blessings' program

Full Moon Bar-B-Que has officially launched its sixth annual Backpack Blessings initiative, a community giveback program aimed at supporting schoolchildren across Alabama and Mississippi. Nominations opened on July 7 and will be accepted through...

Two Mississippi high school football athletes killed in car accident

Two Bayou Academy High School students died during a car accident on Tuesday, according to fox13memphis.com. The students collided with a Bolivar County deputy, Brionna Brown, traveling in the opposite direction just before 7 a.m. on Yale Street...

Missing Hancock County man with dementia found safe

MDEQ Issues Beach Water Contact Advisory for Pass Christian Central Beach

The Gazebo Gazette MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST (GG) — The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, through its Beach Monitoring Program, has issued a beach water contact advisory for Pass Christian Central Beach. The beach is not closed;...

Gas prices drop to 2021 levels, offering relief to summer travelers

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — As summer road trips heat up, drivers are experiencing some relief at the gas pump with prices matching those from July 2021. The national average for a gallon of gas recently dipped to $3.14 before rising slightly to $3.17....

Let the World See, a traveling exhibit of Emmitt Till & Mamie Till-Mobley can be seen at Mississippi Valley State University

Mississippi Link Newswire, Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) and the Emmett Till Interpretive Center (ETIC) recently announced that the powerful exhibition Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See is open to the public weekdays...

MVSU, ETIC hosting ‘Let the World See’ traveling exhibit

JANS – Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) and the Emmett Till Interpretive Center (ETIC) are honored to announce that the powerful traveling exhibition Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See is open to the public weekdays from...

Last Year's F1 Powerboat Championship Winner Talks Visiting Alton and Racing the Mississippi

Our Daily Show Interview! Dustin Terry: Ready for the F1 Alton Midwest Nationals ALTON - Dustin Terry won last year’s Alton Midwest Nationals F1 Powerboat Championship, and he’s returning this year with the goal to do it twice. The championship is...

Person of the Day | Joe Austin and the Tallahatchies: ‘It’s Very Mississippi, You Know?’

Years ago, Labelle Turner adjusted his bass guitar in his lap before his fingers play the opening notes of Ricky Skaggs’ “Honey, Won’t You Open That Door?” He worked hard, and there was no better way for him to unwind from his days as a...

Inside the Big Ten's love of traveling rivalry trophies — Pigs, axes, buckets and beyond

Editor’s note: All week, The Athletic is writing about college football rivalries at a moment of change in the sport. Read our ranking of the top 100 rivalries here and also vote for your favorites. On Halloween 1903, Michigan coach Fielding Yost...

Weekend Beach Woes - Road Construction and Rip Currents

(KMDL-FM) Can you believe that in less than one month, just about everyone in South Louisiana who lives along the I-10 corridor will once again have to be mindful of school buses dropping kids off for class. Yeah, school starts in just about every...

Traveling Nationally? What Mississippi Residents Need to Know About State-Specific Laws

For Mississippi residents, traveling to other parts of the country is a great way to experience new places, but it also means navigating a different set of local laws. While many rules are consistent nationwide, states have the authority to...