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Prime Video Now Streaming One of the Highest Rated Movies Ever
When you think about the highest rated movies in history, there are probably several films that come to mind. The Godfather, Seven Samurai, and Singin’ in the Rain are amongst those that come up in the all-time great conversations, and they all...
These U.S. States Drive the Trends, Memes, and Moments Filling Your Social Media Timeline
While millions scroll endlessly through short videos and tagged snapshots, a quieter digital map is forming beneath the surface, one shaped not by algorithms, but by geography. A new ranking has revealed which American states are most active,...

From the Mississippi to the Ohio: Writing James into History
"left"> I've known rivers: I've known rivers ancient as the world and older than the flow of human blood in human veins. Langston Hughes I don't like the feel of wet clothes. Damp clothes. Slushy shoes. If I've walked in mud, it was by accident....

Vedette sports report: Crete’s Bren Milburn leads nation in stolen bases
It’s no secret in the south suburbs that Crete-Monee speedster Bren Milburn can steal bases in bunches. Now the rest of the nation knows it, too. Milburn stole 93 bases for the Warriors and according to stats submitted to MaxPreps, that’s the No....

Mississippi State basketball 2025-26 Season Preview: Projected starting lineup, impact players and rotation explored
Coach Chris Jans led Mississippi State to 21 wins and an NCAA Tournament berth last season. But the Bulldogs lost a bevy of talent to graduation and the transfer portal. While State has some portal additions, Jans has put a fair amount of his...

Bearden offensive tackle Charles Humphrey commits to Mississippi State
Charles Humphrey, a 3-star offensive lineman, has committed to Mississippi State. Humphrey also received offers from Cincinnati, Ole Miss, Oregon, Memphis and Virginia Tech. Bearden offensive lineman Charles Humphrey has committed to Mississippi...
Michigan State football lands three-star CB TJ Umenyiora over Auburn, Mississippi State
Michigan State football coach Jonathan Smith continued his busy month on Saturday, June 14, landing his ninth commitment for the 2026 class in a span of just two weeks. Cornerback TJ Umenyiora out of Blessed Trinity Catholic in Georgia became the...

Slain musician Selby Minner remembered as 'grandmother of Oklahoma blues'
Selby Minner, a prominent figure in the Oklahoma blues scene, was found murdered in her home at the Down Home Blues Club in Rentiesville. Minner, known as the "grandmother of Oklahoma blues," was a dedicated musician and teacher who significantly...

Editorial: Use state's congressional might for study to tame the Mississippi
Perhaps no state in the union faces as many and varied water-related issues as Louisiana does, and now its ability to cope with them is under multi-faceted threats from the federal level. If there were ever a time for Louisiana’s congressional...

Miss Mississippi 2025 crowned in Vicksburg. See who won
Anna Leah Jolly, Miss Capital City, was crowned Miss Mississippi 2025 on Saturday, June 14th. Eleven finalists competed in the final round of the 92nd Miss Mississippi competition. Preliminary rounds were held on the three nights leading up to the...

State Games of Mississippi Pistol Caliber Carbine
COLLINSVILLE, Miss. (WTOK) - Saturday, competitors gathered at the Battlefield Shooting Club for another exciting installment of the State Games of Mississippi. Today’s event featured the Pistol Caliber Carbine (PCC) competition. Shooters from all...

Who won Miss Mississippi 2025? Find out here.
Anna Leah Jolly, Miss Capital City, was crowned Miss Mississippi 2025 on Saturday, June 14th. Eleven finalists competed in the final round of the 92nd Miss Mississippi competition. Preliminary rounds were held on the three nights leading up to the...

Pride Week 2025: Music, parades, and community in the Magic City
FIRE GAMES START. AND ALSO ON OUR APP, YOU CAN GET WEATHER INFORMATION TOO. YES, WE ARE CONSTANTLY UPDATING OUR WEATHER ARTICLES AND GIVING YOU THE LATEST INFORMATION. AND THIS WEEKEND, FATHER’S DAY WEEKEND WE ARE GOING TO BE DEALING WITH STORMS,...

Celebrate the Mississippi River Event hosted by Izaak Walton League Upper Mississippi River Chapter
LA CROSSE COUNTY, Wis. (WXOW) - It was a first of its kind Saturday morning as the Izaak Walton League Upper Mississippi River Chapter held its first public event. The celebrate the Upper Mississippi River event offered all who attended the chance...

Sports unifies fathers and sons
The love of sports, especially baseball and basketball, was ingrained in me long before I even entered kindergarten. My dad was the definition of a “sports nut” and I followed in his footsteps. The family tradition continues; the love of sports –...

FRAZIER: Crowns, gowns and sensible shoes – my wet and wild walk to Miss Mississippi
FRAZIER: Crowns, gowns and sensible shoes – my wet and wild walk to Miss Mississippi Published 2:30 pm Saturday, June 14, 2025 In all the years I have attended the Miss Mississippi Pageant I would never have dreamed of wearing tennis shoes. But...
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8 Types Of Art That Designers Look For At Thrift And Antique Stores
I have spent decades curating my home, filling it with hard-to-find antiques and unique tchotchkes. Hydrangea House, as I call it, is a hub of everything I love, including my prized collection of artwork. When friends and family see my home, it’s...

The 25 Best Movies of 2025 (So Far)
Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. There’s no doubt that the first half of 2025 has been an odd time for the movie industry. Although the complex ripple effects of the 2023 SAG-AFTRA and writer’s strikes have...

Exclusive BetMGM Bonus Code CUSE150: $150+ Father’s Day Weekend betting bonus for all sports
As of Saturday, June 14, 2025, BetMGM has extended its popular bonus code CUSE150 through Father’s Day weekend, offering a premium way to engage with a packed sports slate. Whether you’re backing a team in Stanley Cup Finals Game 5, following the...

The 15 Best Movies Of The 2020s (So Far), Ranked
We're halfway through the 2020s, and one thing is clear: Movies are the balm, the salve, and the answer to life's biggest questions. Filmmakers are storytellers, and the stories told over the past five years have ranged from the thrilling to the...