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Route K in Mississippi County Closed for Culvert Replacement
Missouri Department of Transportation
SIKESTON—Route K in Mississippi County will be closed as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a culvert under the roadway.
Louisiana State Police Arrest Mississippi Drive-By Shooting Subject in Webster Parish
Louisiana State Police
Webster Parish – Louisiana State Police Troopers arrested a Mississippi man on Saturday, July 18, following a coordinated effort between Troops F and G to locate a subject and vehicle connected to a drive-by shooting investigation in Ridgeland,...
LV Petroleum Caps Another Record Month of Restaurant Growth and Closes in on Travel Center Milestone
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
LAS VEGAS, July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LV Petroleum LLC continued its nationwide expansion into the summer, closing out June with major restaurant milestones followed by two back-to-back travel center openings in July. The momentum advances...
Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for 5 affected areas in Mississippi
Mississippi Department of Employment Security
Date: July 9, 2026 Jackson, MS – On June 30, 2026, the State of Mississippi received a major disaster declaration (DR-4922-MS). The Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) announced today that Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is...
NB I-57 in Mississippi County Reduced for Pavement Repairs
Missouri Department of Transportation
SIKESTON- Northbound Interstate 57 in Mississippi County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews preform pavement repairs.
2027 CLASH Endurance Coastal Mississippi Event Registration Now Open
Visit Mississippi
June 24, 2026 (Daytona Beach, FL) – CLASH Endurance is thrilled to announce to age group athletes that registration is now open for CLASH’s Coastal Mississippi event being held on April 2-4, 2027. On the heels of an exciting debut in March, 2,000+...
Application by Dana Brocato to add boathouse and piers to existing structure near North Beach Blvd, Bay St. Louis, Hancock Co
Mississippi Department of Marine Resources
Any person wishing to make comments or objections to the proposed activity must submit those comments in writing to Allison Faggard by mail at the Department of Marine Resources at 1141 Bayview Avenue, Biloxi, Mississippi 39530, by email at...
Mississippi 4-H Ambassadors meet state leaders at 2026 4-H Legislative Day
Mississippi State University Extension Service
Story by Leah Bowers | Photos by Kevin Hudson Each year, Mississippi 4-H Ambassadors travel to the State Capitol to meet their representatives, senators, and other state leaders of Mississippi.
MISSISSIPPI MAIN STREET ANNOUNCES 2026 STATEWIDE AWARD WINNERS
Mississippi Economic Development Council
JACKSON, Miss. (June 16, 2026) – The Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) celebrated downtown revitalization success and announced statewide award winners at its 2026 Annual Awards Luncheon at The South in downtown Jackson.
Travel South USA Launches a Dedicated Nordic Trade Engagement Program
EIN Presswire
Campaign targets Swedish and Norwegian travel agents with destination training about the American South and marks the expansion of Hablo into the Nordic market ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, June 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Travel South USA, the...
Mississippi Freedom Trail Marker Honoring Benjamin Brown Unveiled at Jackson State University
Visit Mississippi
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...
A Week in Photos: Governor and First Lady Stein Explore What Makes Western North Carolina Unforgettable and Highlight Ongoing Helene Recovery Efforts
North Carolina Office of the Governor
Governor Josh Stein and First Lady Anna Stein spent the past week in western North Carolina highlighting the state’s ongoing commitment to communities after Hurricane Helene while showcasing all that the region has to offer to potential visitors....
SB I-57 in Mississippi County Reduced for Pavement Repairs
Missouri Department of Transportation
SIKESTON- Southbound Interstate 57 in Mississippi County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews preform pavement repairs.
Bridge work on US 60/62 over the Mississippi River in Alexander County July 6-10
Missouri Department of Transportation
CAIRO – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that U.S. 60/62 over the Mississippi River in Alexander County will be closed from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily beginning Monday, July 6, through Friday, July 10, for bridge...
Travel South USA Expands European Presence With First DACH Global Network Partner
EIN Presswire
ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, June 8, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Travel South USA (TSUSA), the official regional destination marketing organization for the southern United States, announced today the appointment of Global Communication Experts...
A Week in Photos: Governor and First Lady Stein Explore What Makes Western North Carolina Unforgettable and Highlight Ongoing Helene Recovery Efforts
North Carolina Office of the Governor
NORTH CAROLINA, July 20 - Governor Josh Stein and First Lady Anna Stein spent the past week in western North Carolina highlighting the state’s ongoing commitment to communities after Hurricane Helene while showcasing all that the region has to...
Exploring the U.S. Civil Rights Trail in Mississippi
Visit Mississippi
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.
LEGENDARY ARTIST WYLAND UNVEILS MARINE CONSERVATION MURAL IN CLEARWATER BEACH FOLLOWING NATIONAL PUBLIC ART CONTROVERSY
EIN Presswire
Surf Style to Host Father’s Day Celebration Featuring Exclusive Wyland Collection Expansion and Artist Meet-and-Greet CLEARWATER BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Just weeks after the destruction of one of his iconic...
Born in Mississippi, Electrified in Chicago
Visit Mississippi
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.
Application by Brian Walden to construct a pier off South Beach Boulevard in Waveland, MS
Mississippi Department of Marine Resources
Any person wishing to make comments or objections to the proposed activity must submit those comments in writing to Kaitlyn Payne by mail at the Department of Marine Resources at 1141 Bayview Avenue, Biloxi, Mississippi 39530, by email at...
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