The Mississippi Monitor

08/05/2026

Dr. Robert Field Jr. is a veterinarian-turned-wildlife photographer whose love of nature and photography has landed him in some dangerous places.

By Roscoe Barnes III, Ph.D., Visit Natchez     Dr. Robert Field Jr. is a veterinarian-turned-wildlife photographer whose love of nature and photography has landed him in some dangerous places. One late afternoon during the early fall of 2017, Field was near his home in Jonesville, Louisiana, and w...

08/05/2026

08/05/2026

A series of eight public meetings will be held in as many cities starting this month to gather input on the likely redistricting coming to legislative, congressional, and judicial districts across Mississippi.

By Jeremy Pittari, Magnolia Tribune     A series of eight public meetings will be held in as many cities starting this month to gather input on the likely redistricting coming to legislative, congressional, and judicial districts across Mississippi. During a less than 10-minute organizational meet...

08/05/2026

The excitement of summer is over. Perhaps the oppressive heat is responsible for the buzzkill, or maybe it’s shopping for back-to-school.

But honestly, August can be a month filled with events that could take you around the state for a last hoorah before the school year begins. So get out of your air-conditioned house and see what fun a Mississippi August can be!

By Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune     The excitement of summer is over. Perhaps the oppressive heat is responsible for the buzzkill, or maybe it’s shopping for back-to-school. But honestly, August can be a month filled with events that could take you around the state for a last hoorah before th...

08/04/2026

Mississippi State Athletics announced Monday that memberships for the 2026–27 Bully’s Kids Club, presented by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, are now on sale. Memberships should be purchased by August 31 to secure the lowest available price and receive their membership package before Mississippi State’s home football game against Missouri.

Designed for Bulldog fans ages 12 and younger, the school said Bully’s Kids Club brings young Mississippi State supporters closer to the action throughout the year with exclusive experiences, special opportunities and kid-friendly benefits.

Memberships are available for $55 and include free admission to all regular-season Mississippi State women’s basketball, softball and baseball home games, along with select non-conference men’s basketball games. Each member will also receive an official Bully’s Kids Club Member Pack featuring a Bully’s Kids Club T-shirt, pillowcase, custom-shaped keychain, sticker sheet and additional items courtesy of Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi.

08/03/2026

Former Jackson State University defensive back Levi Wyatt passed away due to injuries suffered in an automobile accident.

Wyatt was used on defense and special teams in his lone season at Jackson State in 2025, helping the Tigers to the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) East Division championship. He finished the season playing in all 12 games, recording 12 tackles, including nine solo. He also recorded four pass breakups.

He began his high school career at Vicksburg (Miss.) before concluding his career at Holmes County Central (Miss.).

(Photo from JSU Athletics)

08/01/2026

Revival is Coming to Mississippi! 🙌

Come experience powerful preaching, uplifting worship and a life-changing move of God at the 2026 Tent Revivals with Evangelist Luther Martin.

📍 Yazoo City: Sept. 9-11
📍 Jackson: Sept. 13-16
🕖 7 p.m. nightly

Jackson Location: The Fairgrounds 1207 Mississippi Street
Yazoo City Location: Yazoo Fairgrounds

Bring your family, friends and neighbors. Everyone is welcome!

www.luthermartin.org

07/31/2026

Greg Iles and Ser Seshsh Ab Heter-C. M. Boxley, both of Natchez, are featured in the Mississippi Encyclopedia, and their entries are spotlighted on the publication's homepage.

By Roscoe Barnes III, Ph.D., Visit Natchez     Greg Iles and Ser Seshsh Ab Heter-C. M. Boxley, both of Natchez, are featured in the Mississippi Encyclopedia, and their entries are spotlighted on the publication’s homepage. Iles was a New York Times bestselling author whose acclaimed thrillers an...

07/31/2026

Mississippi U.S. Senate candidate Scott Colom has announced that U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks, a Democrat from Maryland, will spend the day in Jackson campaigning with him on Saturday.

By Frank Corder, Magnolia Tribune     Mississippi U.S. Senate candidate Scott Colom has announced that U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks, a Democrat from Maryland, will spend the day in Jackson campaigning with him on Saturday. Given Alsobrooks’ stated policy positions, campaigning alongside her in...

07/30/2026

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