Morgan Freeman brings Mississippi blues to Ravinia with Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman will showcase his Symphonic Blues Experience at Ravinia Aug. 1, merging the spirit of Mississippi Delta blues with orchestral music from the renowned Chicago Symphony Orchestra. CHICAGO - When Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic …

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From Mississippi to Colorado — a season of campground hosting

Every summer, millions of Americans head for the great outdoors, towing trailers and pitching tents in national parks, state parks, and public lands across the country. And when they arrive, many are greeted by camp hosts. These are often retirees who …

ESPN returns to Mississippi for Neshoba County Fair

ESPN is coming to Mississippi for the Neshoba County Fair as part of its 50 States in 50 Days campaign, marking a return to the fair since 2005.Known as Mississippi's giant house party, the Neshoba County Fair is the nation's largest campground …

Mississippi correctional officers arrested, accused of smuggling contraband into prison

Three former correctional officers have been arrested.The Mississippi Department of Corrections said Wednesday that charges were filed this week for allegedly smuggling contraband into the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility in Rankin County, …

Two arrested following shooting in Mississippi

PORT GIBSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Two people have been arrested following a shooting in Port Gibson. On Saturday, officers with the Port Gibson Police Department responded to the area of Magnolia Street and Bridewell Lane for a reported shooting. Officers found …

Clogged Gutters Identified as a Common Cause of Foundation Damage in Mississippi Homes

PICAYUNE, MS, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Improperly maintained gutters are increasingly being recognized as a contributing factor to foundation issues in residential properties across Mississippi. According to Brandon …

Authorities still searching for woman who went missing while visiting Mississippi in June

OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Authorities are continuing to search for a woman who went missing while visiting Mississippi last month. Detective Tanner Pritchard told WCBI News that 47-year-old Mitanette Cooper was last seen on June 11. Cooper is …

Secret Spot for flowers in New Orleans offers its own Mississippi-grown organic blooms

A lush garden spills over onto the Camp Street sidewalk, where a sign advises passersby to “Stop and Smell the Flowers.” The enchanting floral shop there seems empowered to transform even the most dreary of days. But something else, something more tangible …

Madison woman turns $20 into $500,000 with Mississippi lottery ticket

A Madison woman won half a million dollars with a Mississippi scratch-off lottery ticket. The Mississippi Lottery Corporation says she won $500,000 playing the new $500,000 Extreme Cash scratch-off game. Each ticket costs $20. Madison woman purchased the …