The show marks the first paid concert event hosted at the theater since its opening in December. The theater was the first of three projects funded by grants from the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Fund.
Former NFL quarterback Philip Rivers, who recently re-retired in December 2025, will be the guest speaker at the auction and will share his faith story.
Organizers said it will feature rescued native birds and an instructor who will share facts about the birds and explain their role in the local ecosystem.
The effort is aimed at building support for Senate Bill 2614, which would give county law enforcement the authority to use radar for speed enforcement.
Mississippi has recorded an estimated 23 fire-related deaths so far this year. Officials said 17 of those deaths were linked to homes without working smoke alarms.
According to the Mississippi Department of Transportation, crews are continuing paving work as part of resurfacing and safety improvements expected to be completed in 2026.
Volunteers are packing food boxes this week as part of Extra Table’s annual March of the Mayors campaign, a statewide effort to fight hunger across Mississippi.
Two mobile sports betting bills proposing changes to the state’s gaming laws have passed through committee and are headed to the House for a full vote.
What began as a small, donation-based outreach in Purvis has grown into a full-time operation serving hundreds of families, reflecting both expanded capacity and rising community need.
A burst of winter weather in southeast Mississippi highlighted ongoing gaps in shelter options for unhoused residents, prompting local leaders and churches to open a temporary warming center in Lumberton.
JACKSON, Miss. — With extreme heat in Mississippi this week and the new school year approaching, the Mississippi State Department of Health is urging schools, students and parents to take precautions...
