Mississippi Free Press

06/09/2026

The U.S. military said Tuesday it has begun strikes against Iran following the crash of a U.S. Army Apache helicopter off the coast of Oman that President Donald Trump has blamed on Iran.

The U.S. military said Tuesday it has begun strikes against Iran following the crash of a U.S. Army Apache helicopter off the coast of Oman.

06/09/2026

“Greenwood Cemetery is still Jackson’s largest green space: It’s an enormous park set up right in the middle of downtown,” Joey Nelms said. “Back in the day, families from all over would picnic in it. You could find people treating it like a miniature Central Park.”

Belhaven University’s film department started a student-led film series this spring centered on Greenwood Cemetery in Jackson.

06/09/2026

Juneteenth is less than three weeks away and we need your help to spread the word.

Know of a cookout, concert, program, parade or community gathering happening to celebrate? Submit it to the MFP events calendar and we'll get it in front of folks across the state.

And this goes for anything you're putting on in your community: farmers markets, running clubs, town halls, makerspaces—you name it. We're building a statewide calendar that actually reflects what's happening in every part of Mississippi, and we can't do it without you.

Submit your event here: https://hub.cityspark.com/event/submission/MississippiFreePress

You can see our events listing at mfp.ms/events

06/09/2026

Nearly 50 years after Elvis Presley 's death, a gaggle of exuberant young boys and teens shook up his hometown of Tupelo, Mississippi, intent on keeping the king's legacy alive for a new generation.

Nearly 50 years after Elvis Presley’s death, a gaggle of young boys and teens in his hometown of Tupelo, Mississippi, keep his legacy alive.

06/09/2026

The Walter Anderson Museum of Art will launch a free three-day Fisheye Film Festival June 11-13 in Ocean Springs, featuring films, workshops and discussions focused on environmental storytelling.

The Walter Anderson Museum of art in Ocean Springs is launching the free Fisheye Film Festival from June 11-13.

06/08/2026

Mississippi House Rep. William “Bo” Brown, a Democrat from Jackson who previously served on the Jackson City Council and worked as a Jackson Public School teacher, died on Monday at age 81 after a lengthy illness.

“My colleague, my desk mate, my friend. … Take your rest, champ. You left it all on the field," Rep. Zakiya Summers said.

Mississippi House Rep. Bo Brown, a Democrat from Jackson who served on the city council and worked as a Jackson Public School teacher, died Monday.

06/08/2026

"Thanks to your efforts, MFP’s calendar is packed with parades, block parties, festivals and celebrations happening across the state. At last count, we’re up to over 70 Juneteenth events in counties serving 1.8 million Mississippians," Liam Pittman writes.

Mississippi Free Press readers have contributed more than 70 Juneteenth events happening across the state. Our events calendar can help you find one.

06/08/2026

Know someone who loves working with teens? The Mississippi Youth Media Project needs volunteer chaperones this summer (June 8 – July 17, downtown Jackson). Must be 21+. See what these young journalists are already doing at jxnpulse.com, then email [email protected] to join the team.

06/08/2026

Sixty years ago, James Meredith began walking alone from the Peabody Hotel in Memphis as he began his March Against Fear. He was heading toward the Mississippi Delta to counter the swelling racism that had followed the passage of major rights legislation and to galvanize Black voter registration.

In June 1966, James Meredith began his March Against Fear, defying racism in Mississippi and seeking to galvanize Black voter registration.

06/08/2026

The Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering is accepting public comments through June 22 on temporary rules that could shape health, safety and business standards across the industry.

The Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering is accepting public comments through June 22 temporary rules that could shape the industry.