The Mississippi Rural Education Association is honoring Yazoo County Middle School’s Melanie Davis-Hardy as its Rural Teacher of the Year.

There is something about the Mississippi Gulf Coast that stays with people. For Emily Lang, it became more than a place to live. It became the center of her work. Now based in Pascagoula, her art reflects the landscapes, wildlife, and quiet moments that make this stretch of coastline feel like home.

Have you ever noticed how Sundays seem to move at a different pace?

Not slower in a lazy way, but steadier. Like the day knows it doesn’t need to prove anything. It just unfolds—quietly, gently—asking only that you show up for it.

Lyreleaf Sage is an early spring wildflower across the southeastern U.S., often adding a splash of color in the landscapes where is thrives. Common along roadsides, open woodlands, and urban spaces, this small, yet attractive plant benefits many animals and can add value to our landscapes.

POPLARVILLE — Poplarville City Park’s splash pad has opened earlier than usual this year, offering local families a place for…

The University of Southern Mississippi School of Music will present “Made in America,” a concert of American music, on Tuesday, May 5, at 7:30 p.m. in the Immersive Media Performing Arts Center (iMPAC) in Gulfport, Miss. The event will feature voices of the Hattiesburg Choral Union, Southern Miss Gulf Coast Civic Chorale and choirs from the Harrison County and Jackson County campuses of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, alongside the famed Southern Miss Symphony Orchestra.

Lost Spring Brew Pub is my nightly hangout—at least for one small cup of wine. It’s relaxed, easy, and filled with a friendly, interesting crowd. Most evenings, there’s local music drifting through, and it’s the kind of place where time slows down just enough. A laid-back night, done right.

The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC) held a joint press conference today at the university’s Gulf Park campus in Long Beach, Miss., to announce a new academic partnership that will allow MGCCC to offer select freshman- and sophomore-level courses on the Southern Miss Gulf Park campus, creating a seamless pathway for students to complete course requirements for select associate and bachelor’s degrees.

Most folks who grew up in Mississippi visited a few creekbanks or ponds with a cane pole and a can of worms. I am no exception! Those childhood fishing days are some of the fondest memories of my life. 

By the time the hallway goes quiet, you know what kind of day it is.

Teachers are standing at their doors, offering last-minute smiles and soft encouragement. Pencils are freshly sharpened. Somewhere, a student is whispering, “I’m nervous,” and a teacher is answering, “You’re ready.” It’s testing season in Mississippi—and if you’ve ever been part of a school community, you can feel it the moment you walk in.

The Pine Hill Social is hosting a community flea market every Sunday in downtown Wiggins to bring the community together through the Pine Hill Association. 

The Sumrall Development Foundation will host a concert featuring opener Mississippi Moonlight and headliner Jeff Bates on April 11 from 6-10 p.m. at the Beam Park Amphitheater. 

LAMAR COUNTY — First Priority of South Mississippi will host its 27th annual auction April 16 at Main Street Baptist Church in Hattiesburg. 

Dr. G’s Specialty Foods in Carriere has added an indoor coffee and beignets cafe as the latest step in owner John “Dr. G” Gardner’s ongoing renovation of the property. 

There’s something about Easter morning in Mississippi that just feels different. The light comes in a little softer, the azaleas…

Missing the scent of production at the Omega Protein plant in Moss Point is like missing a sore tooth, but…