There is something pretty special about seeing a childhood spark turn into a plan for the future.
For Collin Murphy, that spark happened years ago inside Chevron FABLAB Jackson County.

After 16 years of feeding hungry Mississippians, Extra Table FEEDS is turning the spotlight on some of the people who…

Beyron Erby started working at the Metro Ford dealership in Tupelo, Mississippi, in November 1992. Erby worked his way through sales and management before acquiring full ownership, making it the region’s only minority-owned major car dealership. Now, Erby is giving back to his community and helping high school seniors attend higher education through a scholarship initiative. 

Four Blueways trailheads were installed in July along the Pascagoula River and Buffett Beach through a partnership between the city of Pascagoula, Jackson County and the Mississippi Gulf Coast National Heritage Area, expanding public access to local waterways while highlighting the city’s history. 

For Keisha Green, earning a Southeast Emmy Award is more than a career milestone. It is a reminder of the journey that began at The University of Southern Mississippi and the experiences that helped shape her career in television.

The streets are Mississippi. The storefronts are Mississippi. The actors are Mississippians. So are the people behind the cameras.

Just so everyone knows, August is not the hottest month of the year in the south. That prize belongs to July and based on my short-term memory (this year’s), I agree! Days are getting shorter and fall is on the way … YAY! But yep, it’s still HOT! What to do? I say embrace the season – here are a few tips.

As another football season approaches, there is a growing sense of excitement surrounding Southwest Mississippi Community College as the Bears prepare to build on the foundation established during Head Coach Les George’s first season.

Twenty-four years after graduation from Moss Point High School, Ryan Upshaw has returned home to Moss Point with a new title along with experience in higher education and is ready to support local families with their higher educational needs.

August 29 is a date Ricky Mathews will never forget.
For thousands of Mississippians, it is the same.

The Enid Depot in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, hasn’t always been an award-winning steak house. Locals called it the “depot,” and it served as a vital community general store from 1910 through 1975 before transitioning into an acclaimed farm-to-table steakhouse. It is still located right across from the old railroad tracks, which were the lifeblood of the town, making way for a bustling 20th-century cotton-shipping hub.

A new roundabout intended to improve traffic flow and reduce delays is in development at the intersection of Oak Grove Road and Weathersby Road. 

There are certain foods that require a plate, a fork and reasonably good manners.

These sliders are not one of them.

Spiders are all around us: in our landscapes, our homes, and even our vehicles. My grandchildren are always excited to report a web or small spider lurking in my vehicle. They all know not to kill them and that Paw Paw will show them the door, or not. Of course these are the spiders in plain view, but many others reside out of sight, like Trapdoor Spiders. Of the spiders that live underground, these critters take concealment to the max.

For years, Camp Shelby mechanics repaired tanks and other heavy combat vehicles outdoors because their maintenance shop was designed for smaller wheeled vehicles. A new $32 million expansion is changing, allowing technicians to service larger military equipment indoors while speeding repairs and improving readiness. 

The Natchez Trace Parkway is an integral part of Mississippi history – and our nation’s history, as well.