As the temperatures drop and Halloween approaches, why not immerse yourself in a local and historical experience? Discover the Old Biloxi City Cemetery Tour, a unique event that offers a fascinating journey into the past.

Russell Pair, a student in Mississippi State’s College of Education, landed a spot on the reality TV show “Estate of Survival,” now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Spoiler alert: He won the competition and $100,000.

Mississippi State Assistant Vice Provost for Student Success and Dean of Students Thomas Bourgeois is reaching out to numerous students from Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia to show support for those impacted by Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm that made landfall Thursday night [Sept. 26].

“In order to understand the world, you must first understand a place like Mississippi.” This famous quote is commonly attributed to Mississippi writer, William Faulkner, though it has not been confirmed if he was the one who coined the term. Regardless of who said it, this quote stands true. The Magnolia State is full of rich history.

Welcome to the 28th annual Cruisin’ The Coast, the largest block party in America. What started in 1996 as a…

When most people think of Coastal cuisine, gumbo and jambalaya almost always come to mind, and those are two very good and classic examples.

Of all the yard critters that we encounter, box turtles are favorites. They often become pets of sorts when we offer them treats, and if done regularly, they can become demanding. Stories of turtles waiting at the back door or even looking into the house “asking” for attention are not uncommon. We humans are trainable that way. Cute names are often assigned.

The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) recently worked alongside the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) to complete a crucial phase of a collaboration project to investigate methods for optimizing oyster habitat restoration in the Mississippi Sound.

Yep, we Mississippians love us some mud – maybe because our lives are so entwined with the muddy Mississippi River and all its tributaries that flow through our state. 

World-renowned as the “Birthplace of America’s Music,” Mississippi has literally shaped the course of modern music with its contributions to blues, jazz, rock, country, and gospel.

The 165th Mississippi State Fair runs October 3-14, 2024 at the Mississippi Fairgrounds, and for the first time, tickets can be purchased in advance online. Here’s what you need to know:

Edwin Lloyd “Ed” Pittman, a University of Southern Mississippi (USM) alumnus who held the distinction of being elected to office in all three branches of state government, died Sept. 25 in Ridgeland, Miss. He was 89.

Take a trip back in time and get a chance to see life on the farm like our grandparents did at Mitchell Farms in Collins.

Visit your local JGRLS branch this month! From pumpkins to wizards, arts and crafts, to Cruising the Coast, there is…

Cruisin’ the Coast … just the title of this iconic Mississippi car show sounds exciting. But the name does not do the actual experience justice. Honestly, it should be a bucket-list event for all Mississippians. 

October is a transitional month. While fall technically starts in September, the weather officially switches from warm and muggy to cool and breezy come October