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We are excited to announce the Tri-State Cross for CHRIST will be coming soon to the intersection of Highway 72 East and O.E. Barrett Road in Iuka, MS. The Burns family donated the beautiful property … more
Labor Day marks the end of summer for many. While making plans to celebrate, remember to keep safe driving a top priority. The Mississippi Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) goal is to keep … more
Iuka will be busier than ever as we "Bring Everyone Together" for this Heritage Day Festival. Saturday is the day for fun in and around downtown Iuka! From Mineral Springs Park and Jaybird Park, … more
Local officials, family, and friends gathered to cut the ribbon for Sweet Scoops. Owner Amber Foote reported that “we offer the tastiest treats in town, everything from 16 flavors of Blue Bell … more
Heritage Place Hotel, at the site of the former Sunset Lodge, 1409 Heritage Drive, Iuka will be open for business Tuesday July 18, 2023 The new owners, James and Andy Joiner, father and son … more
Spring is one of the best times to visit Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve just over the border in Alabama – the waterfalls are flowing and the wildflowers are blooming. This year is even more … more
In early 2019, my husband, Joseph, and I were able to take a group of people from our church to the Holy Land for the trip of a lifetime. We were able to see many of the places that I had read about … more
Leaving our dining options open is always a good idea when we travel, and on our Colbert County trip we found some treasures!We initially planned to eat that night at the Rattlesnake Saloon, but it … more
Cassie DiMento, new co-owner of Pickwick Villas, knows a thing or two about taking on challenges and managing chaos. A mother of six, Cassie decided to jump back into the work force when in 2019 she … more
In my last installment I suggested a day trip to our neighboring county in Alabama, Colbert County. First we visited Coon Dog Cemetery in the Freedom Hills, Rattlesnake Saloon (on the route to and … more
When you head off into the Freedom Hills of Alabama, leave your options and your eyes open for surprising beauty, history, and culture. You can make your trip an afternoon drive, a single overnight … more
JACKSON - The staff at the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) announces its new Parks’ reservation system is now live! The system has a new look with enhanced … more
Recently, I wrote about a short trip The Cat and I took to Jackson, Tennessee, to visit the Tennessee Safari Park, located about 30 minutes northwest of Jackson. We only planned to spend the night in … more
Recently, I wrote about a short stay getaway The Cat and I took at Hotel Tupelo, a new boutique hotel in Tupelo, Mississippi. This Wyndham property was intended to be our home base for a 24-hour … more
Remember when most everyone took vacations every year, frequently spending a week or more getting away from the busy routine of work and everyday life? Nowadays, the cost of fuel, food, lodging, and … more
Craig and Lisa Koon were kind enough to share some images from their trip to Glacier National Park in Montana.  Crown of the Continent A showcase of melting glaciers, alpine meadows, … more
Among its dozens of accolades over the years, add Most Beautiful Campground in Mississippi to Tishomingo State Park's recognitions. Trips to Discover, an online magazine, published the list … more
Donna Glover, Lisa Knupp, Kandi Knupp, Zeke Riddle, Abel Fuentes, Jake Austin, Cadance Curry, Bailey Stegall, Sean Glidewell.During July, several students from IMS along with students within the … more
Thanks to Dr. Cameron & Molly Bonds for taking The Vidette to the top of Glacier Point in Yosemite National Park in California! more
Tishomingo State Park, one of the best known treasures of Tishomingo County has been recognized as one of the ten best state parks for camping in the entire country, according to a story this week in … more
This summer we have had the best student intern here at the Tishomingo County News, Madelyn Pruitt. A rising sophomore studying sports broadcasting at University of Mississippi, Madelyn was able … more
The Nunleys Out West! Thanks to the Dr. Brad and LaShea Nunley family for sharing this gorgeous pic of them on vacation out west! What is your family doing for fun this summer? Submit your pics to us … more
Iuka Drive-In TheaterAnother treasure we have in our area is the state’s only drive-in movie theater. When we saw that a kid-friendly movie was playing, we knew it was the perfect way to spend … more
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