SUMMARY: On May 23, legendary blues musician Bobby Rush will visit GRAMMY Museum Mississippi to discuss the “Highway 61: Traveling America's Music Highway” exhibit. The event, at 7 p.m., is priced at $15 for members and $25 for non-members. It features a conversation with Rush, hosted by Delta State University's Charly Abraham, followed by a performance from Rush including hits like “Chicken Heads” and “Down in Mississippi.” Emily Havens, the museum's executive director, expresses excitement over Rush sharing his expansive musical journey. Rush's recent Grammy win for Best Traditional Blues Album and his connection to Highway 61, a landmark in American blues history, spotlight his influence on American music. Tickets are available online.

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SUMMARY: NASA Administrator Bill Nelson appointed John Bailey as the new director of the Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. Bailey, who has been acting director since January, takes on the role with nearly 35 years of federal service, including time with the U.S. Air Force and at NASA. The Stennis Space Center is a significant propulsion test site that played a role in the Artemis I mission and continues to support NASA's deep space exploration initiatives. Bailey plans to lead the center's diverse team in continuing to advance aerospace technology and exploration. He has a track record in engineering and management within NASA, having overseen rocket propulsion testing and held several leadership positions at the center.

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SUMMARY: Eight Mississippi firefighters who died in the line of duty, including those lost to COVID-19 complications, will be honored at the 43rd National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend on May 4-5 in Emmitsburg, Maryland. The event will commemorate 89 firefighters who passed away in 2023 and 137 others from previous years. A candlelight service on May 4 and a memorial service on May 5 will take place at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Park, open to the public. The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation CEO emphasized the importance of remembering the courage and sacrifices of these heroes and their families.

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