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Mississippi Symphony Orchestra Pepsi Pops provides waterfront concert, food and fireworks
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Get your picnic blankets and lawn chairs ready: the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra’s Pepsi Pops is Friday, May 9, on the Ross Barnett Reservoir.
Mississippi Symphony Orchestra Pepsi Pops is annual outdoor concert that brings Jackson area residents together to enjoy live music with picnics and fireworks.
This year marks the 44th Mississippi Symphony Orchestra Pepsi Pops.
If you go:
- When: 7:30 p.m., Friday, May 9
- Where: Old Trace Park on the Ross Barnett Reservoir Reservoir, 422 Post Road, Ridgeland
What can I expect?
With the sun setting over the Ross Barnett Reservoir as a backdrop, the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra members will perform pieces from radio hits to movie themes and Broadway tunes.
This year’s show will include pieces from “Wicked,” “Grease” and “Twilight.” The orchestra also will perform a tribute to Elvis.
The show will include pieces from composer John Williams. The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra also performed a John Williams tribute concert in February, bringing some of Williams’ most beloved movie themes to life including “Harry Potter,” “Star Wars,” “Jurassic Park” and “Indiana Jones.”
Gates open at 5 p.m. At 5:30 p.m., the Mississippi Youth Symphony Orchestra and Hinds County School string students will greet guests as they set up their blankets and chairs. Jazz group David Keary and Friends will perform at 6:30 p.m.
The MSO will begin at 7:30 p.m. with WLBT’s Maggie Wade and local restaurateur Jeff Good as emcees.
Local favorites (plus Pepsi) will provide the refreshments. Guests can purchase Poppy Pies pizza, Pig and Pint barbecue and banana pudding and ice cream sundaes from Mo’ Betta Dessert Bar.
The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra asks that guests do not bring glass, alcohol or tents.
A fireworks display will close out the evening.
How can I get tickets?
Tickets are $15 each for adults when bought in advance through the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra website.
Tickets bought at the gate are $20 each. Students with a valid ID can purchase tickets for $5 each.
Free parking is available in the lot west of Old Trace Park.
Got a news tip? Contact Mary Boyte at mboyte@jackson.gannett.com
No. 6 Ole Miss (10-1, 6-1 SEC) will square off against the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Friday in Starkville for an Egg Bowl matchup at Davis Wade Stadium.
Lane Kiffin and Co. will look to cancel out the outside chatter with an opportunity to capture a victory and punch their ticket to the College Football Playoff.
Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacy is in the midst of a historic season for the Rebels with the fiery offensive weapon looking to once again lead the program in Week 14.
“It comes with having a support system, like my coaches, just trusting and believing in me,” Lacy said of his success this season. “Coming in here, putting in long hours of watching film with my coaches. Going through walkthroughs.
“It’s just a great feeling coming out here and showing what I to do and having the ability with my offensive line and the receivers. Showing it out there and going 1-0 [each week].”
Now, as the outside buzz swirls surrounding Kiffin’s future, the betting odds have been adjusted for Friday’s matchup against Mississippi State.
Matchup: Ole Miss Rebels at Mississippi State Bulldogs
Kickoff Time: 11 a.m. CT
Venue: Davis Wade Stadium – Starkville (Miss.)
TV Channel: ABC
Radio: Ole Miss Sports Radio Network
Ole Miss Rebels Record: 10-1 (6-1 SEC)
Mississippi State Bulldogs Record: 5-6 (1-6 SEC)
Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook
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Ole Miss is currently listed as 7.5-point favorites on the road against a struggling Mississippi State Bulldogs squad
The over/under for the matchup sits at 63.5 with the Ole Miss offense looking to wreak havoc against the Bulldogs.
“I mean, you say that, but people said the same thing about the Florida game – that there was all these distractions and how can a team focus – and I think they played pretty well,” Kiffin said Monday.
“I don’t have anything more to say about that. But I think our team has been very focused since noise has been out there, all the way back to the Oklahoma game and in the tunnel before that, that morning and everything. What are they, 4-0? So, pretty good job by them.”
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Mississippi High School Football 2025 Playoff Brackets, Schedule (MHSAA) – November 24, 2025
The 2025 1A-4A Mississippi high school football playoffs began on Friday, November 7. The semi-finals will be on Friday, November 28.
High School On SI has brackets for every classification in the Mississippi high school football playoffs.
The MHSAA playoffs culminate with the state championships December 4-6 at Mississippi State’s Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville.
Mississippi High School Football 2025 Playoff Brackets, Schedule (MHSAA) – November 24, 2025
2025 Mississippi (MHSAA) 1A Football Bracket (select to view full bracket details)
All Games Friday, November 28 at 7 p.m. CST
2025 Mississippi (MHSAA) 2A Football Bracket
All Games Friday, November 28 at 7 p.m. CST
2025 Mississippi (MHSAA) 3A Football Bracket
All Games Friday, November 28 at 7 p.m. CST
2025 Mississippi (MHSAA) 4A Football Bracket
All Games Friday, November 28 at 7 p.m. CST
2025 Mississippi (MHSAA) 5A Football Bracket
All Games Friday, November 28 at 7 p.m. CST
2025 Mississippi (MHSAA) 6A Football Bracket
All Games Friday, November 28 at 7 p.m. CST
2025 Mississippi (MHSAA) 7A Football Bracket
All Games Friday, November 28 at 7 p.m. CST
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Odds of winning the Powerball and Mega Millions are NOT in your favor
Odds of hitting the jackpot in Mega Millions or Powerball are around 1-in-292 million. Here are things that you’re more likely to land than big bucks.
The Mississippi Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Nov. 23, 2025, results for each game:
Winning Mississippi Match 5 numbers from Nov. 23 drawing
06-13-19-22-26
Check Mississippi Match 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 3 numbers from Nov. 23 drawing
Midday: 7-4-9, FB: 0
Evening: 3-6-9, FB: 4
Check Cash 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 4 numbers from Nov. 23 drawing
Midday: 6-1-4-4, FB: 0
Evening: 3-0-0-5, FB: 4
Check Cash 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from Nov. 23 drawing
Midday: 08
Evening: 05
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
Winnings of $599 or less can be claimed at any authorized Mississippi Lottery retailer.
Prizes between $600 and $99,999, may be claimed at the Mississippi Lottery Headquarters or by mail. Mississippi Lottery Winner Claim form, proper identification (ID) and the original ticket must be provided for all claims of $600 or more. If mailing, send required documentation to:
Mississippi Lottery Corporation
P.O. Box 321462
Flowood, MS
39232
If your prize is $100,000 or more, the claim must be made in person at the Mississippi Lottery headquarters. Please bring identification, such as a government-issued photo ID and a Social Security card to verify your identity. Winners of large prizes may also have the option of setting up electronic funds transfer (EFT) for direct deposits into a bank account.
Mississippi Lottery Headquarters
1080 River Oaks Drive, Bldg. B-100
Flowood, MS
39232
Mississippi Lottery prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing date. For detailed instructions and necessary forms, please visit the Mississippi Lottery claim page.
When are the Mississippi Lottery drawings held?
- Cash 3: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
- Cash 4: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
- Match 5: Daily at 9:30 p.m. CT.
- Cash Pop: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Mississippi editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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