Many twentieth-century writers were born in Mississippi or have spent an important part of their lives in the state. Some of these Mississippi writers are world famous while others are up-and-coming authors with a first novel that is getting much attention. Others are poets, short story writers, dramatists, essayists, or writers of historical novels or memoirs. Many have had movies made based on their work. All have contributed to the literary and cultural heritage of Mississippi. This web site, originally researched by the students of Starkville High School in Starkville, Mississippi, is now being updated.

In addition, Mississippi has a unique musical heritage. The students at Starkville High School originally researched musicians native to Mississippi or who have spent a significant part of their lives in the state of Mississippi and included them here. Their music may be blues, country, classical, gospel,  rock 'n' roll, rhythm and blues, rap or popular. The original information has been retained but is now being updated.

This site has added Mississippi artists and Mississippi actors to the list of talented people who have been born or who have lived in the state of Mississippi and is currently being updated.