Long before backyard barbecues and red-white-and-blue sales, Memorial Day began in the silence after the war—a silence heavy with names unspoken and dreams unfinished.

There is something to be said for people of habit — folks who follow a familiar rhythm each day and find comfort in routine. I happen to be one of those people, and several of my friends enjoy giving me a hard time about it.

One of my favorite standup routines by comedian George Carlin was his take on stuff. You know, all the important things that make your life whole, that you cannot live without. Even the stuff that you may not need every day, or even once a year, is still your stuff, right? Carlin was a genius at using a simple concept to illuminate so much about our lives.

Peaches and summertime are a perfect pair. The fuzzy, sun-kissed fruit is loved for its sweet, juicy bite and bright, floral aroma. For many, sinking your teeth into a ripe peach over the sink or out in front of you while the sweet, tangy juice drips down your hands is a quintessential summer experience. And peaches taste even better when they’re grown in Mississippi.

Now, I’m not Willie Morris, and my dog is not named Skip. But this week, we had an unusual Mississippi dog story unfold on the Lucius homestead.

Chevron is receiving international recognition after being named one of TIME magazine’s “10 Most Influential Energy Companies of 2026,” placing the company among a select group shaping the future of the global energy industry.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Jackson County is celebrating 34 years of hosting its annual Steak & Steak Dinner & Silent Auction.

Soft footsteps echoed through the galleries of the University of Mississippi Museum as a small group of visitors paused in front of a brightly colored Theora Hamblett painting, leaning closer to study its details and trade memories sparked by the art before them.

Some businesses begin with spreadsheets and business plans. Others begin with a feeling.

For Lindsay Caminita, James Gray Hat Co. started with a simple idea that arrived almost out of nowhere — a creative spark that felt fun, fresh, and completely different from anything else around her.

Since 1926, Mississippi State’s Orientation sessions have offered new Bulldogs a warm welcome. As MSU Orientation marks 100 years, an exhibit highlighting the program’s history is opening in the Colvard Student Union Art Gallery.

The 2026 Mississippi High School Baseball Championship tournament starts this week in Pearl, Mississippi, at Trustmark Park. The tournament will run from Tuesday, May 19, through Saturday, May 23, with four to five games slated each day, as needed in these “best 2 out of 3” matchups.

Taylor Carley and Dan Lewis will reach personal milestones this spring as they complete the RISE To the Top! program at The University of Southern Mississippi.

There is a certain point in a Mississippi summer when tomatoes stop being a side dish and become the whole reason for the meal.

High school softball took center stage this week (May 12-May 15) in Hattiesburg at the Southern Miss Softball Complex on the campus of the University of Southern Mississippi. The action started at high noon on Tuesday, May 12, when Mississippi’s top 14 high school teams began battling for the 2026 State Softball Championship title. 

Poor maggots, they get no respect. Even my trusty Webster’s Dictionary includes a reference to them found usually in filth.…

Bop’s Frozen Custard is aiming for an early 2027 return to Hardy Street after more than a decade. The new location will be the first in Hattiesburg since December 2018.