Mississippi Songwriters Center on Schedule for 2026-2027 Completion

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

The Mississippi Songwriters Performing Arts Center in Gautier is on track to be completed between late 2026 and early 2027, according to the Mississippi Songwriters Alliance and the City of Gautier. Meanwhile, Frito-Lay has issued a recall for select bags of Miss Vickie's Spicy Dill Pickle potato chips due to the presence of an undeclared dairy ingredient.

Why it matters

The Mississippi Songwriters Performing Arts Center is a significant cultural development project for the state, showcasing the rich musical heritage of Mississippi. The Frito-Lay recall highlights the importance of accurate food labeling to protect consumers with allergies or dietary restrictions.

The details

The concrete structure of the two-building Mississippi Songwriters Performing Arts Center is now visible at the construction site in Gautier. Both the Mississippi Songwriters Alliance and the City of Gautier are seeking state funding to support the museum and exhibit component, as well as infrastructure around the development. The Frito-Lay recall affects eight-ounce bags of Miss Vickie's Spicy Dill Pickle potato chips that were found to contain jalapeño-flavored chips with milk, a dairy ingredient not declared on the label. The recalled bags were distributed to retailers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.

• The Mississippi Songwriters Performing Arts Center broke ground seven months ago.
• Completion of the center is expected between late 2026 and early 2027.