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Mississippi Welcomes Record 45.5 Million Visitors In 2025, Generating Record $18.9 Billion In Economic Impact

JACKSON, Miss. — Governor Tate Reeves today announced that Mississippi welcomed a record 45.5 million visitors in 2025, with tourism activity generating a record $18.9 billion in total economic impact across the state, according to the newly released 2025 Tourism […]

Where Hospitality is Always on the Menu: Mississippi Returns to the Rose Parade with a Celebration of Southern Flavor and Spirit

Jackson, MS — Visit Mississippi is proud to announce its return to the Rose Parade® on January 1, 2027, marking the state’s third appearance in the iconic Pasadena celebration. This year’s float, “Mississippi: Where Hospitality is Always on the Menu,” […]

MIGHTY ROOTS MUSIC FESTIVAL RETURNS TO STOVALL, MS 25-26

Strong advance ticket sales build momentum for St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Happy Landing and a full weekend of music, camping and Delta experiences STOVALL, Miss. – With just two weeks to go and advance ticket sales running strong, […]

Mississippi Writers Trail Marker Honors Scholar and Author Noel Polk

Hattiesburg, MS — Visit Mississippi unveiled a new Mississippi Writers Trail marker honoring Noel Polk on Tuesday, September 1 at The University of Southern Mississippi. The unveiling ceremony, held in the University’s Library Plaza, located between Cook Library and the McCain […]

Fly Llama Brewing Named a Top 10 Producer in the 2026 U.S. Open Hard Seltzer Championship

BILOXI, MS — Fly Llama Brewing is proud to announce that it has been recognized as one of the “Top 10 Hard Seltzer Producers” in the prestigious 2026 U.S. Open Hard Seltzer Championship. This annual competition, held in Oxford, Ohio, […]

Hobie 16 International Championship

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss.- The Hobie sailing community will turn its attention to the Mississippi Gulf Coast in September 2026, when the 2026 Hobie 16 International Championship is hosted by the Ocean Springs Yacht Club (OSYC) and the Ocean Springs Sailing […]

ST. PAUL & THE BROKEN BONES SET TO HEADLINE 6TH ANNUAL MIGHTY ROOTS MUSIC FESTIVAL SEPT 25-26

STOVALL, Miss. — Featuring 12 bands, 5 food trucks, 3 stages, 1 late night jam session and a burning guitar, the Mighty Roots Music Festival returns Friday, September 25 and Saturday September 26, 2026 4 to historic Stovall Farms, the […]

2027 CLASH Endurance Coastal Mississippi Event Registration Now Open

June 24, 2026 (Daytona Beach, FL) – CLASH Endurance is thrilled to announce to age group athletes that registration is now open for CLASH’s Coastal Mississippi event being held on April 2-4, 2027. On the heels of an exciting debut in […]