At its most recent board meeting, the Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) Board of Directors approved the acceptance of one new Designated Main Street Community and three Network Main Street Communities. 

Pass Christian has been approved as a new Designated Main Street Community, and Brandon, Magee, and Olive Branch have been approved to move forward as Network Members.

Hattiesburg is never short on things to do and places to go. With its booming economy and the reviving of downtown Hattiesburg, you will never run out of activities to participate in this fall. If you live in Hattiesburg and are looking for something to do this fall, here are five simple, but sublime activities. 

But don’t despair! There is another option, an option that talented cooks can turn into an art form: leftovers! Leftovers should not be delegated to a last course option, when treated with care, your family will welcome your creativity, and your food budget won’t take a hit.

Downtown Moss Point is yet again decorated to celebrate the fall season and continue a tradition that is now 31 years old – Fall de Rah. Begun in 2003 to engage residents and visitors to the River City, this annual event continues to draw people of all ages to enjoy the decorations spread across public and private locations throughout downtown.

LuvLink conducted a survey of 3,000 seasoned travelers to find out where in the U.S. they encountered the most kind-hearted and helpful locals. From this data, they compiled a list of the top 150 places known for their hospitality and genuine human connection. The top 10 are listed below, and Jackson, MS ranks #2!

This weekend ushers in the 104th annual South Mississippi Fair, which will continue from October 18-26 at the South Mississippi Fairgrounds in Laurel, Mississippi.

However, one Mississippian is working to change that with new technology: Time Touch Take Automated System.

On October 12, high school marching bands from across the state competed at the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) and Mississippi Bandmasters Association (MBA) Regional State Marching Evaluation. This year’s regional evaluations took place at five Mississippi high schools: Region I at Tupelo, Region II at Grenada, Region II at Neshoba Central, Region IV at Pearl, and Region V at Gulfport.  

Seniors in the Lee County School District had the fantastic opportunity to explore diverse career paths, from colleges and universities to local businesses, first responders, military recruiters, and many others today (Oct 16, 2024). This is the event’s third year, hosted at the Lee County Career and Technical Education Center (CTE), and it has proven to be a tremendous success. 

A lock of Frederick Douglass’s hair and photographs taken during the funeral procession of Ulysses S. Grant are part of a collection that spans the Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library at Mississippi State University.

Hattiesburg’s Southern Pines Animal Shelter offers people the chance to adopt pets while ensuring that these amazing animals are protected at all costs. Their mission is “to find loving homes for loving animals in need.”

A product with deep roots in Mississippi State’s turfgrass program that hit the market this past year is now taking…

At one time spittin’ on the sidewalk wasn’t allowed in Wiggins, and folks living inside State Line’s city limits had better keep up with their goats and cows.

Looking for an interesting local history tour? Mark your calendar for Sat. Oct. 19 as the Griffin Cemetery’s 12th Annual Historic Tour will memorialize several local leaders and legends.

Fall has got to be my favorite time of the year. What a blessing it is to wake in the morning to a cool dawn, after suffering through another brutal South Mississippi summer. It’s a great time to go for a walk in the Desoto National Forest or a bike ride around the old Biloxi cemetery. 

Although pumpkin patches are usually associated with fun for children, adults can reap the rewards of fun, as well. Pumpkins are a symbol of the quintessential American fall. Connecting with nature and supporting your local community are only a couple of positive aspects about pumpkin farms.