Alas. Fall is whispering to us, letting us know that it has arrived. Some of us thought the weather was cooling down a bit, but in truly, early autumn, Mississippi nature, the coolness was temporary — only set aside for mornings and evenings.

During his freshman year at Mississippi College, Anthony Thaxton was selected to design and produce a poster to promote the Eudora Welty Writers’ Symposium, an annual celebration of the achievements of Southern authors and scholars named in honor of the world-renowned short-story writer, novelist, and photographer.

Hattiesburg, Mississippi is one of the largest cities in Mississippi. Located in the southern region, Hattiesburg is an economic powerhouse and has been growing rapidly for the last decade. Known as the “Hub City”, Hattiesburg is home to many businesses, small and large, and is jam packed with activities year round. But what are the origins of the name of this incredible city? It turns out that the way Hattiesburg got its name is comparable to a romance novel. 

Not a lot of people may share this opinion, but I think that a good hot dog is hard to beat. You know, wieners, franks, tube steaks, or just plain hot dogs, the German creation that has become such an American tradition, just isn‘t  for everyone it seems. Do you love them or hate them?

Football season is in full force.

That means tailgaters from around the Magnolia State are gathering each week to cheer on their favorite team with friends and family, mouthwatering food, ice-cold drinks, opened hatchbacks, and lowered truck tailgates.