Minneapolis inks deal for 8,000-seat First Avenue concert venue along Mississippi River

A long-planned concert venue along the banks of the Mississippi River in Minneapolis is officially moving forward.City and state leaders gathered Thursday afternoon on the city’s North Side to celebrate the City Council’s approval of an action that …

Mississippi Beauty Professionals in Limbo After Senate Fails to Confirm Board Members

JACKSON, Miss.—More than 50,000 licensed beauty professionals across Mississippi are in regulatory limbo. The Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering has had no confirmed members since April, after the state Senate adjourned without approving …

The Impact of Black Physicians in Mississippi's Civil Rights Movement

I returned to my home state of Mississippi in 2022 for my first three years of medical practice, after completing my residency training. My goal was straightforward: Pay off student loans through a state-funded program while giving back to the community …

New B-CU president discusses growing up poor in Shuqualak, Mississippi      

New Mississippi History Textbook Hits Classrooms This Fall

STARKVILLE- A new state history book is coming to Mississippi classrooms, bringing updated stories and fresh facts. A revised Mississippi history textbook will be used by middle and high school students across the state this fall. Titled “Mississippi: Our …

Arkansas boosts earthquake prep with building inspections in Mississippi County

The Arkansas Division of Emergency Management says it is stepping up its earthquake preparations. The agency has teamed up with the Central U.S. Earthquake Consortium to inspect critical buildings in Mississippi County to ensure they’re ready in the event …

Gary Woodman, 59 of Taylorsville, Mississippi

Please note that this post contains affiliate links and any sales made through such links will reward MageeNews.com a small commission – at no extra cost to you. Gary Woodman, 59 of Taylorsville passed away Sunday, July 20, 2025 at the Forrest General …

'American Idol' winner Jamal Roberts releases single 'Mississippi'

“American Idol” winner Jamal Roberts is releasing a new single, "Mississippi," on July 24. Roberts won Season 23 of “American Idol” and his first single, "Heal," debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Gospel Songs chart. The Meridian …

Heat Sensation: Protecting Mississippi’s Youth in an Era of Rising Temperatures

By Dr. Selika Sweet For many, climate change has long seemed like a far-off crisis—something playing out in melting glaciers or along coastal cities. But here in Mississippi, I’ve come to understand that climate change is not just global. It’s local. It’s …

Big River magazine becomes nonprofit to preserve decades of Mississippi River storytelling

WINONA, Minn. (WXOW) – After more than three decades of sharing the stories of life along the Mississippi, Big River magazine is entering a new chapter—officially becoming a nonprofit. The Winona-based magazine has been covering the 400-mile stretch of …