Things To Do: North Mississippi Allstars At Rockefeller's

It was 25 years ago when the North Mississippi Allstars released their debut album Shake Hands With Shorty introducing the world to the Dickinson Brothers, Cody and Luther, and their brand of laid back, hippie blues music with a touch of psychedelia. “I …

Brett Favre is selling his massive Mississippi farm estate for $14 million

Former Green Bay Packers great and Hall of Famer Brett Favre has listed his longtime Mississippi home for sale for a whopping $14 million. The 465-acre property, dubbed Black Creek Farm, is one of the most expensive homes in the state, according to the …

Racer rodeo has strong showings at Arkansas, Mississippi events

MURRAY — Murray State’s rodeo program has had some very strong performances since the regular season resumed after the new year. In late March, the Racers traveled to Poplarville, Mississippi for the Pearl River Community College event with the Racer women …

Cape Girardeau PD: Body recovered from Mississippi River

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — According to the Cape Girardeau Police Department, at approximately 9 a.m. on April 22, officers responded to the Mississippi River near the Redstar access area for a report of a body in the water. Cape Girardeau PD states that …

Drug overdose crisis remains a big concern across nation and Mississippi

North Mississippi Allstars with Jontavious Willis at The Gothic

photos: Nicholas Stock *** The North Mississippi Allstars are on tour celebrating the 25th anniversary of their debut—and seminal blues album—Shake Hands with Shorty. This Hill Country masterpiece was a collaborative effort featuring some of the greatest …

Ole Miss hits walk-off single, beats Mississippi State in extra innings in Governor’s Cup

PEARL, Miss. (WLBT) - The No. 23-ranked Ole Miss Rebels overcame a late two-run deficit to beat rival Mississippi State in a walk-off, extra-innings thriller 8-7 in the Governor’s Cup at Trustmark Park Tuesday night. It was the Rebels’ first Governor’s Cup …

Body found in Mississippi River identified, ISP investigating

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (WSIL) -- Authorities in Cape Girardeau responded to a report of a body found in the Mississippi River on Tuesday. Cape Girardeau Police said this was near the Redstar area. Officers from the Cape Girardeau Police Department and …

Mississippi Supreme Court blocks name changes for trans people under 21

The Mississippi Supreme Court has ruled that a teenage transgender boy cannot legally change his name to reflect his gender identity, despite support and consent from both parents, and will have to wait until he is 21 years of age, citing his “lack of …

Flag-raising ceremony held at Old Mississippi River Bridge

Published 2:49 pm Wednesday, April 23, 2025 The Army-Navy club of Vicksburg hosted its quarterly flag-raising ceremony Wednesday morning at the Mississippi Welcome Center at the foot of the Old Mississippi River Bridge. The new flag was raised in honor of …