I’m sure fall is on all of our minds, as Mississippians, amid several 100+ degree days, but do not fret. Cooler weather is way closer than you may imagine, and we are getting ready for all of the best fall fashion choices so we can be warm, comfy, and en vogue. 

The University of Mississippi’s Pride of the South band is marching with renewed enthusiasm on its new $5.4 million practice field — a replica of Hollingsworth Field, the playing surface at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.

If you have lived in the Jackson County area for the last 60 years or so, you know the name Louis Fondren.

Mr. Fondren, a distinguished attorney in Pascagoula and Moss Point since 1963, has also been the ultimate public servant.

Ocean Springs kicks off September with the Labor Day Art Walk. If you enjoy art, music and good food this time of year is always the best time to be out and about on the MS Coast.  

Saturday, September 2nd starting at 10am the tree-lined streets of Downtown Ocean Springs will be closed to cars and packed with local artists.

eafood lovers from all around will want to mark their calendars for this premiere one-day event that celebrates good seafood and good fun on Sept. 9. The 42nd Annual Biloxi Seafood Festival is once again bringing only the best of food and fellowship to the city, and this year promises to be an even bigger and better event than ever before.

Just how hot was it in Pascagoula last week? 
According to Barbara Colville’s kindergarten class at Resurrection Catholic Elementary School (RCES), it was hot enough to melt crayons and cook an egg outside.

During the month of September, the Jackson-George Regional Library System is joining the American Library Association in celebrating Library Card Sign-up Month. 

One of the most played country music artists of the decade will take Mississippi State’s Amphitheatre stage September 28, singing hit after hit in a free 7:30 p.m. performance.

Lots of restaurants have a few Cajun themed items on their menu, but Parrain’s Jambalaya Kitchen is the only place that I know that is completely Cajun. Gumbo, etouffee, boudin, they have it all!

The Thacker Mountain Radio Hour returns to South Mississippi this weekend with a show in Ocean Springs.

The Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) has received funding from the USDA Rural Partners Network to fund the Place: Map + Design + Build Project in 11 rural Main Street communities in Mississippi. The purpose of the grant project is to provide support, technical assistance, and training to Main Street programs to foster placemaking activities in rural communities.

Home to more than 81,000 citizens, Hattiesburg is a city that has seen tremendous growth over the last decade.

Finding a passion is like falling in love – you know it when you see it and, if you’re lucky, you’ll get to chase it all your life. That was the message noted radio producer Dave Isay gave to more than 5,000 University of Mississippi students on Tuesday (Aug. 22) evening.

Armond’s chicken is made with a family recipe, mildly seasoned, but cooked to order, tender and juicy. A typical Facebook comment is, “Awesome vibe. Chicken is juicy, crispy and has just the right kick!” That may be the perfect testament to really good fried chicken.

Friday night high school football is back!

I know; I know. It’s way too hot for football, but alas, the time is here – ready or not.

Civic clubs build up our community adding extra flavor to our society and way of life. They keep us connected.

When I moved to Lucedale in 1988 to work as a staff reporter for the Mississippi Press newspaper, I obtained a list of clubs active in the George County community.