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2 days ago
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Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: May 30-June 1
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you'll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (May 30-June 1) around Mississippi. – Jackson – Friday The multi-vendor event celebrates Jackson's food truck cuisine and culture. – Natchez – Friday The free live music concert will feature Southern Groove Redemption. – Jackson – Friday, Saturday & Sunday Across three days, events will span venues from The Walk-In to Offbeat. Hurricane Katrina: Mississippi Remembers – Jackson – Friday, Saturday & Sunday Hurricane Katrina: Mississippi Remembers showcases photographs by Vicksburg-based artist Melody Golding, documenting the resilience of Mississippians after the storm. – Jackson – Friday, Saturday & Sunday Gauge height, distance, volume, and more at the Mississippi Children's Museum's summer exhibit in Jackson: Measurement Rules. – Jackson – Friday, Saturday & Sunday Backyard Adventures invites you to discover the scientist within yourself, showcasing how science is woven into the fabric of your daily experiences. – Pearl – Friday, Saturday & Sunday The Mississippi Mud Monsters will face the Joliet Slammers at Trustmark Park. Enjoy fireworks on Friday, a Monster Kid Jersey Drop on Saturday and Howl at the Park on Sunday. Grease – Vicksburg – Friday, Saturday & Sunday Enjoy this classic movie at the Strand Theatre. – Jackson – Saturday Enjoy sounds by DJ Java, various delicious eats, and the opportunity to support and shop with local vendors. – Jackson – Saturday From persimmons to peaches, from bok choy to butter beans, the Mississippi Farmers Market is the one place to go for the freshest fruits and vegetables that are grown in the state. – Brandon – Saturday Rick Springfield will be joined by John Waite, Wang Chung and John Cafferty. – Clinton – Saturday Join an educator each month to explore a variety of nature based topics through stories and activities. – Clinton – Saturday A Brazilian Jiu Jitsu event for women and girls taught by some of the best women in the sport. – Natchez – Saturday Every week there will be live fresh produce, baked goods, fresh dairy, and arts and crafts all from local growers and artists. – Ridgeland – Saturday The competition will be held at Freedom Ridge Park. Vicksburg Farmers Market – Vicksburg – Saturday This is a Mississippi Certified Farmers' Market. – Jackson – Sunday This short and accessible event is designed to strengthen connection, camaraderie, and neighborhood pride among residents of Briarwood Drive and the surrounding community. Summer Music Series – Jackson – Sunday The June edition of this series will feature Marta Szlubowska, a violinist with the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra. – Jackson – Sunday Join JXN Run Club for an uplifting and community-driven run every Sunday. – Jackson – Sunday Mingle with like-minded individuals while enjoying premium cocktails, a vibrant ambiance, and curated music that sets the perfect mood. – Hattiesburg – Friday Southern Miss baseball received the No. 16 national seed in the 2025 NCAA DI Baseball Tournament and will host Alabama, Miami (Fla.) and Columbia at Pete Taylor Park/Hill Denson Field. – Laurel – Friday Enjoy karaoke at 320 5th St. in Laurel. – Hattiesburg – Friday, Saturday & Sunday The Hattiesburg Pocket Museum has a new exhibit every month, so be sure to head downtown for a small surprise! – Hattiesburg – Saturday The event will feature Victor Trevino Jr., winner of the 2022 Graceland 'Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist.' Accompanied by dancers, backup vocals, and the FestivalOrchestra, Victor will bring Elvis's biggest hits to life in an electrifying performance. – Hattiesburg – Saturday Artie Events for Families returns with a vibrant kickoff event with our friends at Oak Grove Public Library. – Hattiesburg – Saturday The annual event will be held at the Hattiesburg Train Depot. – Hattiesburg – Saturday Enjoy a FestivalTalk with the FestivalSouth featured artist, Ricardo Moody, followed by a reception and viewing of his show, created especially for the sixteenth season of the festival. – Hattiesburg – Saturday Join local historian and historic preservationist, Russell Archer, for an adventure through downtown as you learn about the history, architecture, and unique characters that have made the Hub City what it is today. – Hattiesburg – Saturday and Sunday FestivalSouth is an annual, multi-disciplinary arts celebration that features exceptional performing and visual artists each summer in Hattiesburg. – Hattiesburg – Sunday Step into the grand, immersive world of opera with The Meistersingers as they present an evening of powerful, timeless choruses from the world's most beloved operas. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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2 days ago
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Mississippi lawmakers pass $7 billion budget in special session
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi lawmakers passed a budget for Fiscal Year 2026 during a special session called by Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.). House and Senate lawmakers had to pass more than 100 bills that will make up the $7.135 billion budget. The new fiscal year will start on July 1, 2025. Senate lawmakers completed their work on Thursday. The House worked overnight and finished a few hours after midnight. State Senator Jeremy England (R-District 51) said the process would have been smoother if the House members were at the State Capitol while the Senate was working. Mississippi absentee voters cast ballots ahead of Tuesday's election 'I definitely agree with what the Speaker says. He talks about more transparency, wants a more transparent process with the budgeting, certainly gaveling in at midnight and going until 2:00. That's not very transparent,' England said. House Speaker Jason White (R-Miss.) said the House is disappointed in Senate leadership for not supporting local and county projects. 'We believe Mississippians find their tax dollars well spent when bridges are built, roads are repaired and sewage issues are addressed in their hometown,' he said. Lawmakers who were not part of the budget talks ahead of the special session still have questions. 'I'm not asking them to let the minority make the budget, but I'm asking them at least be transparent, so we can know what's in it., the citizens can know what's in it. We're not going to get anywhere. I don't think this was contemplated to be a closed door process. I think the public and at least the members of the legislature should know what's in this budget,' said State Sen. Rod Hickman (D-District 32). Reeves said the budget will fund the core functions of the state's government. 'It keeps us in the best financial shape in state history. It prepares us for more tax relief for our people by eliminating the income tax,' the governor said. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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3 days ago
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Ryan Coogler hosts 'Sinners' screening in Mississippi town where film is set
Clarksdale, Miss. (AP) — Hundreds of people packed inside a local auditorium Thursday to see the hit film ' Sinners,' set in their community and steeped in Mississippi Delta culture. The special screening of the blockbuster horror film included an appearance by Director Ryan Coogler and was made possible by a community petition. 'I have family from Mississippi — my uncle, my grandfather — and I had never been until working on this script,' Coogler said, addressing the crowd. 'It really changed me, just to come here.' The movie, starring Michael B. Jordan as twins, is about two brothers coming home to Mississippi to launch a juke joint. It's also a supernatural vampire flick that blends elements of drama, action and music. 'Sinners' composer Ludwig Göransson, actor Miles Canton and others who worked on the film also attended the screening. 'Anytime that filmmakers take the time out to pay homage to the Delta, especially, because we're the root of music, the blues culture, that means a lot,' said Brandice Brown Williams, a theater teacher who brought two of her students to the screening. The film is set in 1930s Clarksdale, Mississippi, but current day Clarksdale doesn't have a movie theater, making it difficult for people to see the film about their hometown. Community organizers decided to change that, starting a petition to invite the cast and crew to Clarksdale and to collaborate on hosting a public screening. 'The love you have for Southern folk, Mississippians and Clarksdale came to life through your commitment to writing us right,' community organizer Tyler Yarbrough said. 'We are ready. We are waiting. And we would be proud to welcome you back to where it all began.' During the screening, the crowd was expressive — in response to various scenes, they gasped, laughed and cheered. Afterward, Coogler and others stayed for a Q&A. One attendee, Cindy Hurst, praised the film, calling it a "really good visual representation of the beauty of the Black culture.'
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5 days ago
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AmeriCorps End-of-Year Service Event benefits Mississippi Food Network
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The AmeriCorps End-of-Year Service Event helped benefit the Mississippi Food Network on May 27. Volunteers helped pack boxes to combat hunger across the state. 'They spend an entire year working in their communities, doing what they do best, and we as volunteers simply want to engage and support Mississippians of all ages and backgrounds and service to their communities,' said Suzanne Rutherford, with Volunteer Mississippi. In recent months, federal funding for service organizations have been slashed. Despite the budget cuts, the organizations in Mississippi are working to meet the needs of their communities. If you would like to volunteer in your community, click here for more information. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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24-05-2025
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New polls show approval rating for Donald Trump is down across US. What about Mississippi?
President Donald Trump is past his first 100 days in office, and his average job approval rating across the U.S. shows his disapproval rating outpaces his approval rating. Real Clear Politics tracks and averages results from 14 polling sources. From April 23 to May 12, Trump has a 50.2% disapproval rating, on average, with about a 45.9% approval rating. An average of seven polling sources' data from April 23 to May 12 also shows that 51% of Americans think the country is on the wrong track. About 43% said we're headed in the right direction. But those numbers have been closer in recent weeks than they have been since 2021, according to Real Clear Politics. In recent days, the president has signed an executive order seeking to cut the prices on prescription medicines, said he plans to accept a luxury jet plane from the Qatar royal family and appointed his criminal defense attorney to lead the Library of Congress. What do current poll numbers say Americans think about the job Trump is doing in his second term? Does Mississippi feel the same way as the rest of the country? Here's what we know. After his first week in office, Trump hit his highest average approval rating at 50.5%. His disapproval rating for this term also was at its lowest at 44.3% on Jan. 27. His approval rating was in the black until about 60 days into his term. Around March 11, both numbers were near 48%. Since then, the majority of polled Americans have been dissatisfied. Around April 28, the peak disapproval rate was 52.4%. The lowest average disapproval rating was 45.1%, which was first reached April 29 and has been seen a few times since. In the most recent polls: Economist/YouGov from May 9-12 had a 52% disapproval rating and a 45% approval. Morning Consult from May 9-11 showed at 52% disapproval rating and a 46% approval. Rasmussen Reports from May 6-12 showed a 52% approval rating and 47% disapproval. The Magnolia State went red for Trump in November. He had about 62% of the total vote. Civiqs polls, updated on May 12, state Trump has a 55% favorability among Mississippians. About 42% of responders said they aren't pleased with the president, and 2% aren't sure. Nationally, the Civiqs poll said 54% weren't happy with the president and 43% were happy with him right now. About 3% were unsure. Trump has best approval ratings among the following Mississippi groups: Age: 50 to 65 and older (58%) Education level: Non-College Graduates (58%) Gender: Male (64%) Party: Republican (95%) Race: White (78%) Civiqs polling on Trump goes back to Sept. 12, 2015. The site highlights key points in history to show how Mississippi residents felt about him at that time. Other than a brief time between election day 2022 and when Trump was criminally indicted in March 2018, he's maintained a favorable approval rating in the state. In Mississippi, Trump has a majority favorable rating for respondents 35-49, with about 50% favorable and 47% unfavorable. For those ages 50-65+, it's about 58% favorable and 40% unfavorable. In the 18-34 data range, results were 49% unfavorable and 47% favorable. People with a postgraduate degree were most likely to disagree with the president (56%). He had a majority favorability rating for people with a college degree (53%) or no higher education degree (58%). While most men favor Trump, the female vote was split almost in half with 50% unfavorable and 48% favorable. Overwhelmingly, GOP poll responders approve of Trump's work (95%) and Democrats disapprove (96%). Independent voters were split: 48% favorable, 48% unfavorable, 4% undecided. Eighty-one percent of Black and African-American respondents rated Trump unfavorably. White voters supported him the most (78%). He also had high approval ratings among Hispanic/Latinos (59%) and other ethnic groups (62%). Real Clear Politics followed Trump's job approval and favorability ratings for the whole country over time. The average data showed he averaged 53.4% disapproval and 42.8% approval in his first term. Peak disapproval was 58.1% on Dec. 16, 2017. Peak approval was about 47.3% on March 31, 2020. By year, that looked like: 2017: 40.5 approve, 54.0 disapprove. 2018: 42.5 approve, 53.2 disapprove. 2019: 43.4 approve, 53.3 disapprove. 2020: 44.4 approve, 53.1 disapprove. Since July 7, 2016, Trump has averaged a 51.1% unfavorable rating and 45.6% favorable. His peak favorable rating is 49.4% on Dec. 8-9, highest average unfavorable rating was 64.5% on April 18, 2016. Bonnie Bolden is the Deep South Connect reporter for Mississippi with Gannett/USA Today. Email her at bbolden@ This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: New Donald Trump approval rating: What polls show in US, Mississippi
