SUMMARY: Grammy Museum Mississippi named Trombone Shorty (Troy Andrews) the 2025 Crossroads of American Music Award recipient for his significant musical contributions inspired by the region. A New Orleans native and four-time Grammy nominee, he won his first Grammy in 2021 for the album “We Are.” Trombone Shorty blends jazz, rock, pop, and hip hop, reflecting his hometown’s culture. Since 2010, he has released six albums, including a recent collaboration honoring New Orleans music. The award recognizes his on-stage work and commitment to music education through his foundation. He will be honored at the museum’s gala on October 30, 2025.

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SUMMARY: A new Mississippi Blues Trail marker was unveiled at the B.B. King Museum & Delta Interpretive Center in Indianola, honoring the late blues legend B.B. King. Born in Berclair in 1925 but claiming Indianola as his hometown, King’s six-decade career deeply connected to Indianola. The museum, opened in 2008 near a historic cotton gin where King worked, preserves his legacy through interactive exhibits and films. Visit Mississippi praised the museum as a tribute to King’s cultural impact. King recorded over 50 albums, won 15 Grammys, and was ranked No. 3 greatest guitarist by Rolling Stone, highlighting his influence on Mississippi and American music.

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SUMMARY: Mississippi State became the first SEC football program fined for field-storming under the conference’s increased $500,000 penalty. After a thrilling 24-20 victory over No. 12 Arizona State, fans stormed the field at Davis Wade Stadium. Since the game was nonconference, the fine goes to the SEC’s post-graduate scholarship fund. The Bulldogs overcame a 20-point deficit late in the game, with Blake Shapen’s late touchdown pass securing the win. However, the team faces setbacks as defensive lineman Will Whitson and offensive lineman Blake Steen are out for the season. Mississippi State’s next game is a home contest against Alcorn State.

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