| Thursday, July 16, 2026 |
| Downtown Jackson Partners launches Urban Studio in historic Heritage Building | |
 | Downtown Jackson Partners has launched the Urban Studio, a new space designed to tap into student innovation for downtown revitalization and retain Mississippi talent in the state. The Urban Studio is located in the historic Heritage Building on Capitol Street. "Jacksonians should expect a place, I think, that is going to get their young folks excited," said Bishop Ronnie Crudup. "We talk a lot about young people and young adults leaving. We think places like this that's gonna be attractive things to help keep folks here and be a part of the change that the community wants." The Urban Studio is a collaborative initiative with Mississippi State University's College of Architecture, Art and Design, Jackson State University's Department of Urban and Regional Planning, and Millsaps College Else School of Management. |
SPORTS
| MHSAA football state championships staying in Starkville, at Mississippi State | |
 | For the second straight season, Starkville will host the Mississippi high school football state championships. Mississippi High School Activities Association executive director Rickey Neaves confirmed to the Clarion Ledger on July 15 that Mississippi State will host the 2026 MHSAA football championships. The MHSAA board voted to hold the 2026 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi Gridiron Classic Dec. 3-5 at Davis Wade Stadium. It will only be the third time in 10 years that Starkville has hosted. Since 2016, the football championship games have been held at Mississippi State (2016, 2025), Ole Miss (2017, 2023), Southern Miss (2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2024) and Jackson State (2020). |
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