Next Stop, Mississippi

Today we’re checking out Wells Fest 2023 at Jamie Fowler Boyll Park, September 30th with representative, Brenda Ferguson, before we stop at the Mississippi Arts Commission's 2023 State Arts Conference , happening October 11-12th, at The Westin in Jackson, with MAC Executive Director, David Lewis & Communications Director, Ellie Banks, plus we’ll let you know what’s happening around y...

Get ready to go up, up, up and away! MPB Think Radio's "Next Stop, Mississippi" is hitting the road for a live broadcast at the  2nd Annual RISE Hot Air Balloon Festival  in Hattiesburg, Mississippi! Join us as we take you to new heights, literally! We’ll soaring above the breathtaking landscapes of Hattiesburg and bring you all the behind-the-scenes action including interviews with fest...

Get ready to go up, up, up and away! MPB Think Radio's "Next Stop, Mississippi" is hitting the road for a live broadcast at the 2nd Annual RISE Hot Air Balloon Festival in Hattiesburg, Mississippi! Join us on Friday, September 22nd at 10 am, as we take you to new heights, literally! We’ll be soaring above the breathtaking landscapes of Hattiesburg and bringing you all the behind-the-scenes action...

Today we’re starting off our trip, in song, at Amory Railroad Festival’s: Depot Music Festival happening September 23rd at Frisco Park, and the music doesn’t stop there because at our 2nd stop, we’re checking out Eli Lev ’s Thacker Mountain Radio Hour performance, happening September 28th in Oxford, in addition to his October 4th performance in Hattiesburg, before our final stop at The Great Rulev...

Today we’re swimming off to the coast for the 42nd Annual Biloxi Seafood Festival , on September 9th with LaWanda Jones, Director of the Biloxi Chamber of Commerce , then we’re antiquing at the Mississippi Antique Showcase , October 13th – 14th in Gulfport with MPB Foundation Executive Director, Angela Crossley Ferraez before a last stop in Belmont to check out the 47th Annual Bear Creek Arts &amp...

Today we’re stopping by the Mississippi Ag & Forestry Museum's 40th Birthday Celebration , happening September 9th in Jackson with Amie Clark, then we’re checking out the Bean Path’s enrollment event to help qualify households in Hinds County for the Affordable Connectivity Program to receive discounts for internet services, happening September 9th with Executive Director Kanika Welch before a...

Today, we’re checking out the screening of " Dogleg ,” as part of the 2023 MS Film Summit , August 26th, at the Capri Theatre in Jackson, then we head to Philadelphia to chat with the legendary, Marty Stuart and rock out at Dolly Parton ’s fundraiser performance, benefitting Marty Stuart's Congress of Country Music at the Ellis Theatre, August 26th, before we cut a corner again through Clinton’s R...

Today we’re heading to the 9th Annual  Mississippi Book Festival , happening August 19th, in Jackson with multi-award winning, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author,  Jerry Craft , and MS Book Fest Board Member Talya Straughter before our second stop at the 2023 Red Brick Roads Music & Art Festival , happening August 25th - 26th, in Clinton , with Festival Dir...

Next Stop, Mississippi broadcasts live from the 35th Sunflower Blues & Gospel Festival ! They deliver the authentic sounds from this year's celebration with live interviews and unforgettable performances, from the Grits, Greens & BB Que VIP Party to Ground Zero Blues Club , they're sharing the excitement and history with you, live from Clarksdale! So, tune-in, buckle-up and hold on tight a...

Join Next Stop, Mississippi from the 35th Sunflower Blues & Gospel Festival , August 11th at 10 am! We'll deliver authentic sounds from this year's celebration with live interviews and unforgettable performances, from the Grits, Greens & BB Que VIP Party to Ground Zero Blues Club , we're sharing the excitement and history with you, live from Clarksdale! So, tune-in, buckle-up and hold on t...

Today we’re heading to the Eupora Chainsaws & Art Festival , happening August 9th - 12th with Janet Cook, Executive Director of the Eupora Economic Development and Eupora Mayor Blake McMullan before our second stop at the Farish Forward Festival , happening August 5th in Jackson, with Aikisha Holly Coleman, Festival Organizer and star on the Oprah Winfrey Network show, “Belle Collective.” Plus...

Today we welcome Chapel Hart as guest hosts for the entire show! They’re here to promote their performance at the Keath Killebrew Memorial Rodeo , happening July 28th through the 29th at the Mississippi Coliseum . And we welcome Dr. Alyssa Killebrew , rodeo founder and organizer, to tell us more about this awesome event. We’ll also chat with Corey Wright, Conservation Educator and Naturalist with...

Today we’re chatting with, Craig Ray, former Director of Visit Mississippi about his time with the agency, his favorite events and festivals around the state and future plans… Plus, we’ll also let you know what’s happening around your neck of the woods! Stay tuned, buckle up and hold on tight for your Next Stop MS! Next Stop, Mississippi is your on-air source for information about upcoming events...

Our first stop of the day is all about getting in shape at Fayette Community Service Organization's (FCSO) 10th Annual Fat to Fit Olympic Games 2023 , happening July 22nd - 23rd at the Kroger Athletics & Activities Gymnasium on the campus of Tougaloo College with Executive Director, Janell Edwards, then we’re off to Philadelphia for this year’s Neshoba County Fair "Mississippi's Giant Housepar...

Today is all about my favorite pastime, food! Our first stop of the day takes us to Mize for the 45th Annual Watermelon Festival & 5k, happening July 14-15th at Mize City Park with Coordinator, Terresa Stewart, then we’re off to Corinth to enjoy some good ol’ burgers at this year’s Slugburger Festival happening now through July 8th at Trailhead Yard, with Main St. Corinth Director, Angela Aven...

Today, we're heading into the wild yonder during the 75th Annual 4th Of July MS Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo & Music Fest , happening July 1st - 4th, 2023 at the Gulfport Small Craft Harbor with Board President, Richard Valdez. We'll also swing by to celebrate freedom at the 33rd Annual Red White & Blues , happening July 4th at Traceway Park in Clinton with Dir. of Parks & Recreation, Courtn...

Today we’ll rock out at " Iconic: Cirque Rock Symphonic Extravaganza ," happening June 24th at the Lake Terrace Convention Center in Hattiesburg with Dr.   Jay Dean, Emeritus Director Orchestral and Operatic Conducting, and Dr. Mike Lopinto, Artistic Director for FestivalSouth/Hattiesburg Concert Association , then it’s off to Jackson to check out the celebs, cosplay, panels and mor...

Today we’ll get into family, school and community at MPB’s 2023 Summer Learning Family Fun Day at the Jackson Convention Complex, June 17th with Felicia Davis, Early Childhood Education & Student Enrichment Division Manager and Keidra Hooks, Training and Outreach Specialist with MPB Education , then we’ll swing by the North Mississippi Hill Country Picnic , June 23-24th at the Betty Davis Pond...

Today we’re On The Road live from the 25th Annual Tupelo Elvis Festival at Cadence Bank Arena in Downtown Tupelo! We’ll check out all the action and learn more about this iconic celebration, in the King’s hometown, with Stephanie Coomer, Deputy Director for Tupelo Convention & Visitors Bureau , Dalton Russell, Marketing & Community Outreach Director and Debbie Brangenberg, Former Executive...

Today we’re celebrating freedom with a stop at the Vicksburg Juneteenth Heritage Festival , Saturday June 17th, with Vicksburg Juneteenth Heritage Festival Committee Chair, Bobbie Bingham Morrow, then we’ll pay homage at the Voices of Courage & Justice 60th Festivities , happening June 8th and 9th in Jackson, with Reena Evers-Everette, Executive Director of the Medgar And Myrlie Evers Institut...

Today we’re sailing out to the Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra's, Sounds by the Sea - A Salute to Our Military event, May 27th in Gulfport, with Music Director, Dr. Peter Rubardt, then we’ll celebrate 50 years of Hip-Hop at the 6th Annual Old School Party with A Purpose - Fundraiser for Grace House, happening May 27th at the Mississippi Trade Mart, in Jackson with Organizer, Steven James and DJ Fine...

Join Next Stop, Mississippi live from the 25th Annual Tupelo Elvis Festival , June 9th at 10am! We're broadcasting from the King's hometown, bringing you the thrilling sounds of this iconic celebration through live interviews! From the Elvis Tribute Artist contest to unforgettable performances, we're sharing all the excitement with you, live from Downtown Tupelo . So slip into your blue suede...

Today we’re walking the plank to check out Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse ’s 8th Annual Pirate Day in the Bay , May 19th - 20th in Bay St. Louis, with Lady Claiborne & Captain Longbeard, then we’re getting wild at the Born to Be Wild: Family & Friends Picnic , happening May 20th at the MS Museum of Natural Science , in Jackson with Corey Wright, MDWFP Conservation Educator and Naturalist and...

Today we’re celebrating women in music at the 2nd Annual Women in Blues Festival , May 18th – 20th, in Clarkdale at Shared Experiences Headquarters with festival founder, Colleen Buyers, before we swing by the 2023 Mississippi Makers Fest, happening May 13th at Two Mississippi Museums in Jackson, with Brother Rogers, Director of Programs and Communication Division at MDAH !  Visit our events...

Today we’re checking out the 2023 Snappy Sync Soiree and Firefly Tours , May 18th through May 21st, 2023 at the Bill Waller Mississippi Craft Center in Ridgeland with representative, Claire Graves before we stop by the 70th Annual Jimmy Rodgers Music Festiva l, happening May 7-14th, 2023 in Meridian with Executive Director, Leslie Lee. Plus, we’ll also let you know what’s happening around your nec...