MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Tourists and locals who visit the blues bars, dance clubs and barbecue joints on Memphis' Beale Street on Saturday nights now have to bring along some extra cash, just for the privilege of being there. In…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (AP) - The Long Beach City Council has passed a motion directing the city attorney to draft a proposed "go-cup" ordinance that would allow open containers of alcohol on the streets of a designated entertainment district. Tuesday's…
GULFPORT, Miss. (AP) - The Gulfport City Council has unanimously approved a 60-year lease for a harbor casino that would be developed by partners who run a casino and hotel in Natchez. The Sun Herald reports one of the partners,…
GULFPORT, Miss. (AP) - The Gulfport City Council has passed an ordinance allowing open containers of alcohol in a designated entertainment district after Louisiana Gov. Phil Bryant signed the "to-go cup" law last month. The Sun Herald reports the new…
JACKSON,Tenn.--The historic First Baptist Church hosted the 44th annual Little Miss Hub City scholarship pageant Sunday. Eleven girls, between the ages of three and twelve competed in three divisions. Coordinators said…
MCCOMB, Miss. (AP) - A popular venue for music concerts and other entertainment in downtown McComb is getting a new name. The Depot Pavilion will be rechristened "The Bo Diddley Pavilion" in honor of the late rock 'n' roll legend.…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Saturday's nice weather attracted hundreds to the annual folk festival at its new location in Lexington. "If you've never been you will enjoy it, I guarantee you," says Lexington resident Linda…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Students at one West Tennessee school go above and beyond to help fight cancer and were rewarded Friday with some entertainment from the school's faculty. Kenton Elementary School students surpassed…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- New business is springing up all across the Hub City this year. According to the Madison County Clerk's Office, there have been nearly 250 new businesses to apply for…
BILOXI, Miss. (AP) - Construction crews worked through the weekend getting Margaritaville Resort Biloxi ready for a June opening, while people hoping to snag one of the 600 jobs at the resort lined up for an interview. The Sun Herald reports…
