There is something fishy going on in Moss Point, and it spreading across the country.

The Moss Point College and Career Technical Education Center Aquaculture Program is making waves that are affecting not only the fish it grows but also the booming AI developments that are overtaking the world. Aquaculture Instructor Misti Stelljes and three students will present their FishGuard AI technology in Washington, D.C. as a finalist in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition.

The University of Southern Mississippi and the City of Hattiesburg will bring Eaglepalooza back to downtown Hattiesburg on Friday, April 24, beginning at 5:30 p.m.

I am so excited! 

We put up our hummingbird feeder this week, after we read reports of several hummingbird sightings in North Mississippi. Honestly, there are not many things on earth that are quite as amazing as a tiny hummingbird. So, I can hardly wait to see the first one that visits our new little farmhouse here in Blue Springs, Mississippi. It will be a treasured memory for my husband and me.

Easter falls on the first weekend of April this year, on Sunday, April 5, 2026, to be exact. For many Mississippians, Easter is a time to gather with friends and families to celebrate the day with good food and family fun. 

VICKSBURG, Miss.—Entrepreneurs and innovators from across Mississippi pitch their business ideas in the DAWG Tank Pitch Competition March 26 at…

Independence is crucial for fostering self-reliance, confidence, and personal growth in everyone. However, for those with disabilities, independence means autonomy, choice, and more control over one’s own life, rather than depending on others. When one is able to live more autonomously or complete more daily routines alone, it enhances mental health and strengthens emotional resilience. Furthermore, independence supports physical health and allows for personal fulfillment.

Meg Medina has long since confirmed her promise as a writer after receiving an Ezra Jack Keats Award at The University of Southern Mississippi’s 2012 Fay B. Kaigler Children’s Book Festival.

I was so happy, until…

A few weeks ago, I slipped on black ice and thought that was the end of my era in Boston. I sat on the top step and had a semi-midlife crisis as I reflected on the words I’d told my colleagues: “If I ever fall, I will have to go home.” I’d successfully convinced myself that I would not be able to live here if I fell. Why did I feel that way? Well, I assumed the absolute worst. Broken or fractured bones and absolute embarrassment. 

For those of you that are open to eating wild plants, you might want to check out a few tasty greens in your yard before you crank up that mower. Unless you have one of those highly managed lawns, free of pesky weeds, many of our common yard plants are edible. And spring is a great time to try some out. I have written about a couple of my favorites before, but as I am seeing many pop up this spring, this is a good time to promote a few.

In these days of relative prosperity for Biloxi, many people have forgotten how poor Biloxi was before gaming came to town. The story is that Biloxi was on its knees, and several local business men got together to discuss if there was anything they could do to revive the economy. Gaming seemed the only option.

The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) Honors Collegewill celebrate its 50th anniversary the weekend of April 17-18 in conjunction with the 2026 Undergraduate Symposium on Research and Creative Activity (UGS), bringing alumni, faculty and students together for a day of panels, research presentations and special events.

Equinox Coffee will host a Spring Equinox Festival on Saturday, March 21, from 2 to 6 p.m. at its location at 1901 Hardy St. near the Hattiesburg Zoo. 

The first time I met Jayna Young, I was carrying one of the first set pieces I had ever made into a theater. I remember feeling proud of it, but also a little unsure of myself, like I was stepping into a world I didn’t quite belong in yet.

A new pet memorial in Shay Park is bringing together public art and a place for residents to remember beloved…

The Long Beach Radish Festival will return April 18 with vendors, food and entertainment celebrating the city’s agricultural past. 

City leaders are preparing for Lucedale’s 125th anniversary celebration on May 9, which will include a community pilgrimage and a family event at Lucedale Municipal Park.