Let’s be honest—everything feels a little more expensive these days. From groceries to gas, many Mississippi families are keeping a closer eye on their budgets this summer. The good news? You don’t have to spend a fortune to make great memories.

The city of Pascagoula is moving forward with the Train Depot Courtyard Project after the City Council awarded a construction contract May 20. 

In celebration of its 16th year of feeding food-insecure Mississippians, Extra Table FEEDS is proud to announce the launch of its inaugural Good on the Go Tour: The Extra Table FEEDS Awards, a statewide initiative designed to recognize the individuals, businesses, and communities making an impact in the fight against hunger.

During the annual GIVE Awards ceremony, Volunteer Mississippi presented the 2026 National Service “Make a Difference” GIVE Award to Andrea Krell, executive director of the Mississippi Center for Apprenticeships and Residency in Education (MCARE) at The University of Southern Mississippi, for her commitment to service learning. Krell’s award video is viewable on Facebook.

Identifying living things in our world has become as easy as opening up an app on your phone. But which one to use? There are so many, most focused on specific groups of organisms. But one app stands far above the rest. As a naturalist and scientist, the only app I use is iNaturalist. Let me explain why.

Southern Miss baseball is hosting Virginia, Jacksonville State and Little Rock for the second consecutive Hattiesburg Regional at Pete Taylor Park. The six confirmed games are May 29-31, with a possible Game 7 on June 1. 

The myths and legends of a small town start as stories and are then regarded as history. Other times, stories are simply created when not enough history is known.  That is the case in the legendary home that overlooks Gurlie Bayou in Moss Point, a tributary of the Pascagoula River that leads into Krebs Lake. 

It is often said that we can learn a great deal from nature, and that is true. But sometimes, the lessons we learn surprise us more than we care to admit. 

Pascagoula, MS — The Jackson-George Regional Library System (JGRLS) is excited to announce its 2026 Summer Library Program, themed “Unearth a Story.” This free, family-friendly initiative encourages readers of all ages to explore books, participate in engaging programs, and earn prizes throughout the summer.
Registration opens May 30, 2026, with programs officially beginning June 8, 2026, across all JGRLS branches.

Mississippi State softball punched its first-ever ticket to the Women’s College World Series by pulling off a massive upset against powerhouse Oklahoma in the Norman Super Regional. After a loss in the second matchup, the unseeded Bulldogs rallied and won game three, shutting out the Sooners to end a near-decade-long streak of appearances in Oklahoma City. 

The Bay Fest will be held May 30, bringing local artists and food vendors to Old Town Bay St. Louis in support of charities along the coast. 

Outreach and growth are a great way to describe both the personal and professional life of Jerica Hudson, vice president of growth and community for Singing River Federal Credit Union.

The Mississippi Humanities Council, in partnership with Pike School of Art and the Palace Theater, will host a free screening of the award-winning documentary Natchez on Thursday, May 28, at 6 p.m. at the Palace Theater in downtown McComb.

Former pro football player and Lumberton native Terry Grant will host Lumberton’s first youth football camp Saturday, July 25, at Lumberton High School’s football field. 

Pearl River County youths can help shape the look of this year’s county fair through a contest to design the fair book cover. 

Tucked into downtown Summit, Mississippi, Gulf South Art Gallery is the kind of place that quietly surprises people. From the outside, it feels like part of the familiar rhythm of a small Southern town. Step inside, though, and visitors quickly discover a collection filled with craftsmanship, creativity, and pieces that feel worthy of far bigger cities.