Today, the crew is going back-to-back with a full slate of events! Up first, it’s going to be lit y’all at this year’s Mississippi Book Festival this Saturday, and we’re chatting with “One Mississippi” book panelists, author/musician Steve Azar & illustrator, Sarah Frances Hardy… for our second stop, we’re stopping by WellsFest: Jackson's Original Music Festival at the MS Ag & Forestry Museum ... and all of this before a final stop in Clarksdale to vibe-out at the 2026 Mighty Roots Music Fest, September 25th – 26th! Plus, we’ll check out what’s happening around your neck of the woods and we’ve also have your chance to win a pair of tickets to see Mavis Staples LIVE, October 15th, during her 2026 Summer Series at Marty Stuart's Ellis Theater in Philadelphia! Stay tuned, buckle up and hold on tight for your Next Stop, Mississippi!
"What's Happening Around Your Neck of the Woods" Event Listing:
Epic Funk Brass Band Live at Martin's Downtown
Mississippi’s Walk for Diabetes 2026
Watch this episode on MPB's YouTube Channel: Next Stop MS- One MS @ MS Book Fest, Powerlifting America Championship, WellsFest, Mighty Roots Fest
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