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7 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more (July 1-7)
It’s set to be an exciting week for new movies across the best streaming services and premium platforms. Netflix, Prime Video and HBO Max are offering new additions for subscribers, and several noteworthy flicks are trading the big screen for home...

Sound Check: John Blue's Music Recommendations
Each month we ask a member of the community to tell us what music they’ve been digging. For over 30 years, Maureen Byrd-Blue and I have passionately dedicated ourselves to selling music at our hat store, Blue-Byrd’s, with a strong focus on the...
The Bear and Squid Game: Best of this week’s TV and streaming
We’ve sifted through the latest offerings from TV and streaming platforms to find the best shows you should be watching this week. SQUID GAME NETFLIX The six-episode final series of the hit Korean drama picks up right where season two left off,...

Devastated Parchman: Mississippi Executes Longest‑Serving Death‑Row Inmate
Parchman (38738) – Mississippi State Penitentiary – Richard Gerald Jordan, Mississippi’s longest-serving death-row inmate, was executed by lethal injection at Parchman’s penitentiary on June 25, ending nearly 50 years behind bars. The 79-year-old...

How much TV do Georgians watch? This genre is the reason why
When it comes to television preferences, Georgians are tuning in for laughs and nostalgia, according to a new report. The most popular TV genres in each state has been released by Mental Floss. Researchers used Google Trends data to analyze...

Mitch Barnhart sheds light on Champions Blue, potential entertainment district outside Kroger Field
Starting tomorrow, July 1, schools can directly pay student-athletes for their name, image, and likeness. The revenue-sharing era of college athletics will be daunting as schools scramble to come up with $20.5 million to distribute to...

Who’s playing where? A cheat sheet on college sports realignment
1996 (9): Clemson, Duke, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Maryland, North Carolina, North Carolina State, Wake Forest, Virginia. 2023 (14): Boston College, Clemson, Duke, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Louisville, Miami, North Carolina, North Carolina...

Mississippi Card Show returns with star guests, games, collectibles
Here's a road trip idea from Twin States News. Collectors and fans alike will have something to celebrate as the Mississippi Card Show makes its return, bringing together an exciting mix of celebrity guests, tournaments, and rare collectibles...

Mississippi, Alabama highway patrols vie for best-looking cruiser
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTVA) — The American Association of State Troopers revealed the submissions for its 2025 best-looking cruiser contest. Each state submits a picture of its cruiser. Each submission usually reflects the state’s unique culture. For...

Preps begin for the Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Preparations are well underway at Gulfport’s Jones Park for the Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo. The action really kicks off at noon this Thursday when anglers will head out in the waters of the Mississippi Sound and the...

Mississippi looks to reverse brain drain with jobs, education
BAY ST. LOUIS — For Stephanie Rodriguez, Mississippi offers safety, affordability and a quieter lifestyle. But for Gunnar Hamm, it was a place he couldn’t wait to leave. Their stories reflect the growing divide in how young adults view life in the...

New BetMGM Bonus Code CUSE150: Unlock $1K+ sports betting bonus in PA for Independence Day
As of Monday, June 30, 2025, BetMGM has extended its popular bonus code CUSE150 for Pennsylvania sports fans, giving new users an easy way to unlock $150 in bonus bets. With the Phillies and Cardinals both in action this afternoon, plus Manchester...

St John Rockets of Laplace earn World Series runner-up spot in Gulfport, Mississippi
Published 1:53 pm Monday, June 30, 2025 1/2 Swipe or click to see more St John Rockets of Laplace 2/2 Swipe or click to see more The diamonds were busy, and the dugouts buzzed as South Mississippi hosted the USSSA Global World Series. St. John...

Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo
Richard Valdez and Ava Graham are in studio this morning. They are here to tell us about the Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo. The 77th annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo takes place this week. The action kicks off Thursday, July 3 at...

Massachusetts couple saved motorist after medical emergency sends vehicle into Mississippi River
WINONA COUNTY, Minn. (WKBT) -- A Massachusetts couple is credited with saving a motorist who suffered a medical emergency, which caused the motorist to go off the road and plunge into the Mississippi River on Monday. According to a social media...
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The best movies of 2025 so far By EW Staff
The year started a little quietly, but come spring, the box office was in full swing with hits including A Minecraft Movie, Sinners, and Marvel's introduction of the "new Avengers" in Thunderbolts*. Audiences have been treated to a few live-action...

Couple from Massachusetts saves man after he crashes into the Mississippi River
WINONA, Minn. (WXOW) – A Massachusetts couple traveling across the country was at the right place at the right time for a man who crashed his car into the Mississippi River near Winona on Monday. Brittany and Dustin were parked near the Dresbach...

Third annual WYXR Dowd Awards honors nine Black Memphis music icons
The third annual WYXR 91.7 FM Dowd Awards honored Black musicians who have influenced Memphis music. The awards, named after DJ "Nat D." Williams, recognize contributions to music and community service. Generations of musical greatness were on...
Find fireworks shows near you in Mississippi for July 4th. See a list
Mississippi towns and cities will host various Fourth of July events, including fireworks displays, live music and family activities. Events are scheduled throughout the holiday weekend, from Thursday, July 3, to Saturday, July 5. Most events are...

The Vicksburg Post sports editor honored with Mississippi Press Association awards
Ryan Rembrandt, left, works an ankle lock against Rey Fury during their match at a Bayou Independent Wrestling event in Vicksburg in March 2024. The photo was part of a package by Vicksburg Post sports editor Ernest Bowker that received a...