SUMMARY: Festival South, held annually in Hattiesburg since 2010, celebrates the arts with a diverse range of performances including Broadway-style shows, jazz, and ballet. Running from June 1 to June 22, 2025, it offers free or affordable events thanks to community sponsors and volunteers. Known as Hattiesburg’s largest arts celebration, the festival features music, theater, visual arts, film, and educational outreach across local venues. Highlights include the Festival South Youth Ambassadors, a juried art competition, and family-friendly programming. Organized by the Hattiesburg Concert Association, it strengthens community spirit, cultural identity, tourism, and economic growth in South Mississippi.

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SUMMARY: The Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia, Resurrection Catholic School Choir, and Sean Gasaway of the Mississippi Songwriters Alliance (MSA) collaborated to create the inspirational song “His Story,” which highlights Jesus Christ’s impact. This project emerged from MSA’s Mississippi Music Arts Therapy (MMAT) program, promoting student growth through music therapy, songwriting, and creative expression. Lucretia Simpson, a dyslexia teacher, initiated songwriting workshops to help her students. The song’s chorus was developed at Lighthouse, then completed with the RCS choir under music teacher Vicki Bosarge. Funded by a Leo Seal grant, the song was recorded with 140 students and released May 2, 2025, supporting both schools financially, with all proceeds benefiting them.

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SUMMARY: The Depot, Tupelo’s new farmers’ market, opened May 17, 2025, evolving from a small market on Spring Street that supported North Mississippi farms. Located downtown near the railroad at Front and Court Streets, this modern outdoor venue operates Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon through October, hosting over 30 vendors. Visitors can find fresh produce, baked goods, honey, plants, crafts, and enjoy local music. Funded by the city and Tupelo Convention and Visitor Bureau, The Depot boosts the local economy and promotes community health. More details and vendor applications are available via the Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association and the market’s Facebook page.

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