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09/09/2026

Applications have reopened for Mississippi's MPACT program, allowing parents to lock in current tuition rates to make future college education more affordable.

The MPACT program has reopened applications, allowing parents to lock in today's tuition rates for their future students while steadily saving money to pay for it.

09/09/2026

The Grammy-nominated band North Mississippi Allstars will perform an all-ages concert at The Ellis Theater on Thursday, September 24.

Since their debut album in 2000, the band has maintained an extensive touring schedule and developed a signature style known as "Modern Mississippi Music," earning multiple Grammy nominations along the

09/08/2026

The franchise lives long and is prospering at 60.

Created by Gene Roddenberry as a "Wagon Train to the Stars," the groundbreaking sci-fi series was championed by production legend Lucille Ball and brought to life by William Shatner as

08/31/2026

The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating a weekend burglary at Hospital Discount Drugs, where a masked suspect smashed a glass door with a brick and stole a large quantity of hydrocodone pills.

Investigators say a masked suspect used a brick to smash a glass door to enter the business. Inside, the suspect stole a large quantity of hydrocodone pills.

08/31/2026

Earth’s Bounty is launching its fall season on September 5 at The MAX Courtyard in downtown Meridian, .

https://www.twinstates.news/news/local/earth-s-bounty-begins-fall-season-september-5-in-meridian/article_48e990db-fca6-4d0a-8e6d-b9a02216af58.html

08/28/2026

Following Dolly Parton's death, a petition to rename Nashville International Airport in her honor has gathered more than 100,000 signatures.

First launched in 2025 by comedian Lydia Popovich and photographer Dan Dion, the effort seeks to honor Parton as a unifying figure who represents the creative spirit and heritage of

08/27/2026

A digital billboard in West Tennessee is displaying tributes to country music icon Dolly Parton.

The country music star and philanthropist is being honored across Tennessee and nationwide this week with flags flown at half-staff and various memorial tributes.

08/27/2026

You've seen the memes. If May the 4th (be with you) is Star Wars Day, can 9/25, or September 25 be Dolly Parton Day? After her recent passing, a lawmaker in her native Tennessee is actually doing something about that.

You've seen the memes. If May the 4th (be with you) is Star Wars Day, can 9/25, or September 25 be Dolly Parton Day? After her recent passing, a lawmaker

08/27/2026

The Walnut Grove Farmers Market is inviting the community to its August 29 market ahead of a full September lineup that includes an anniversary celebration, a rescue dog fundraiser, and a season-ending Fall Fest potluck.

Walnut Grove invites everyone to its next scheduled farmers market on August 29, at 139 Main Street.

08/26/2026

The Mississippi Department of Education is pushing to recognize September as Attendance Awareness Month to highlight newly updated school attendance laws following a school year with absenteeism rates over 25%.

The state is using the month to help communicate key points in updated school attendance laws that passed in July.