Nominations for Mississippi's Poet Laureate open April 1, 2024, and close June 30, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.

The Mississippi Arts Commission is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Governor’s Arts Awards, an annual ceremony that recognizes individuals and organizations that have made noteworthy contributions to the arts in the state. The deadline to submit nominations is June 5, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.

Eight high school students from high schools/organizations across the state participated in the Poetry Out Loud state finals, which took place at Mississippi Public Broadcasting in Jackson, MS, on March 7, 2024. Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB) will record the competition and air it on MPB Television at 7:30 p.m. (CST) on Friday, April 26, 2024, and at 4:30 p.m. (CST) on Sunday, April 28, 2024.