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Mississippi Culture

Musicians Hall of Fame honors seven ‘sensational’ Mississippians

By Sereena Henderson, Social Media Coordinator | September 13, 2017

This year’s inductees include legends of R&B, bluegrass, jazz and the recording industry

HB 1523: How did we get here?

By Sereena Henderson, Social Media Coordinator | June 22, 2017

Tracking the steps that led to 5th Circuit decision

Georgians celebrate Mississippi bicentennial with picnic in Atlanta

By Sereena Henderson, Social Media Coordinator | June 13, 2017

Former Mississippians have welcomed visitors from their home state since 2010

Mississippi Culture

Mac McAnally: If you’re in the arts in Mississippi, you have an advantage

By Sereena Henderson, Social Media Coordinator | April 28, 2017

Eight-time Country Music Awards Musician of the Year performed at Mississippi Economic Council annual meeting

Ben and Erin Napier tell the story of a Mississippi ‘Home Town’

By Sereena Henderson, Social Media Coordinator | April 27, 2017

Couple’s HGTV series set in Laurel “is sending a positive message to the world about Mississippi,” says Ben Napier

Mississippi Culture

The Band Perry rocks the Coast for bicentennial finale

By Sereena Henderson, Social Media Coordinator | April 2, 2017

Thousands of Mississippians came together for a two-day celebration of 200 years of achievement, history and culture

Gulf Coast tunes up for part two of bicentennial party

By Sereena Henderson, Social Media Coordinator | April 1, 2017

Saturday promises a day filled with history, food, music and even comedy

Put your hands together for the new Mississippi stamp

By R.L. Nave, News editor and Sereena Henderson, Social Media Coordinator | March 31, 2017

Statehood commemorative stamp unveiled during South Mississippi Bicentennial Celebration

Bicentennial kicks off with Gulf Coast singing ‘Happy Birthday’

By R.L. Nave, News editor and Sereena Henderson, Social Media Coordinator | March 31, 2017

Two days of food, music and exhibits with a Mississippi accent

Mississippi Culture

Mississippi Gulf Coast hosts ‘Party of the Century’

By Sereena Henderson, Social Media Coordinator | March 24, 2017

South Mississippi celebration is one of three major bicentennial events scheduled in the state.

Mississippi Culture

The art goes on: Six honored at Governor’s Awards

By Sereena Henderson, Social Media Coordinator | February 16, 2017

Differences between artists and politicians put aside during ceremony.

Oxford artist receives MMA fellowship

By Sereena Henderson, Social Media Coordinator | January 11, 2017

Philip Jackson of Oxford is awarded the $15,000 Jane Crater Hiatt Artist Fellowship

Mississippi Culture

Jackson Indie Music Week: Harmonious blend of Mississippi talent

By Sereena Henderson, Social Media Coordinator | January 6, 2017

Rock, hip-hop, blues, EDM, film and video on the bill for second event.

Mississippi Culture

Hall of Fame is destination of five phenomenal Mississippians

By Sereena Henderson, Social Media Coordinator | December 12, 2016

Inductees are Evelyn Gandy, Dr. James Hardy, Aaron Henry, Elvis Presley and Ida B. Wells

Education

JSU president resigns with questions remaining about school finances

By Sereena Henderson, Social Media Coordinator | October 25, 2016

Dr. Carolyn Meyers will leave Jackson State University Nov. 1.