In celebration of Black History Month, Mississippi State’s Men of Excellence student organization is presenting its bi-annual State of Black Men Symposium Tuesday [Feb. 18] at Colvard Student Union.

It’s a Mardi Gras tradition in Biloxi with a twist. ⚜️

Angie Thomas speaks at University Forum to give an honest conversation about the topics seen in her novels.

Finding your very own blueberry patch.

Mississippi State faculty, staff and students commemorated Arbor Day on Friday, Feb. 7, by planting trees along Hail State Boulevard.

The “Greatest Show on Dirt” returns to Hattiesburg Feb. 14-15 for the 35th Annual Southern Miss Coca-Cola Classic Rodeo. The Department of Campus Recreation at The University of Southern Mississippi will host the event at the Forrest County Multi-Purpose Center. The rodeo will start at 7:30 p.m. with doors opening at 6 p.m.

Love is in the air in the Hub City, and you’re invited to come enjoy the festivities this Valentine’s Day!

Come enjoy the season of love and friendship in the beautiful city of Laurel this Valentine’s Day weekend.

Pascagoula is a community with “absolute potential,” new City Manager Michael Silverman said.

Mayor Phil Torjusen announced today that the city of Gautier has been awarded $2.5 million in federal funding assistance by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to improve water quality and environmental infrastructure.

Kick off the Mardi Gras Season in the Hub City!

Mississippi State again is being recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for excellent integration of community engagement with university teaching and learning strategies. The Carnegie Foundation announced Jan. 31 that MSU is receiving the 2020 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, an endorsement which is valid until 2026.

Aaron Cleveland, instructor in the Instrumentation and Control Technology program at the Jackson County Campus of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, has been selected as the 2020 Educator of the Year by ETA International, an internationally recognized certification association founded in 1978 by electronics professionals.

Angela Chandler, an administrative assistant for the College & Career Technical Institute (CCTI) for the Pascagoula-Gautier School District (PGSD), has been named Staff Member of the Year.

The Jefferson Davis Players of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College will present “The Glass Menagerie” February 20-23 at the Jefferson Davis Campus Fine Arts Auditorium.  Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. February 20-22 and at 2 p.m. on February 23.

The second Annual Hancock County Parade of Homes is set for Saturday, April 18, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The parade, which is free and open to the public, will feature homes for sale throughout Hancock County.