I am not a huge fan of traditional family style dining, there is just too much food involved. I much prefer a few appetizers or small plates.

There are indeed flowers in the woods in winter.

Every child deserves to have a present underneath their Christmas tree, and thanks to the Ocean Springs Middle School (OSMS) girls’ soccer team, several local children will wake up happy on Christmas morning.

Jenny Bristow of St. Martin has been named Teacher of the Year for both St. Martin High School (SMHS) and the Jackson County School District (JCSD).

2019 Fuel Your School program benefits 25,136 local students through collaboration with Chevron and DonorsChoose.org

The show, set for Sunday, Dec. 29th at the Grand Magnolia Ballroom in Pascagoula, will feature Will Kimbrough with special guest Molly Thomas, as well as Libby Rae Watson, Cary Hudson and many others.

In celebration of the natural connection between birding and photography, the Pascagoula River Audubon Center will host the 2019 Audubon Photography Awards Traveling Exhibition at 5107 Arthur Street between January 8 and January 29. Visitors of all ages will enjoy a display of the winning photos as well as learn more about local birdlife in Moss Point. Reproductions of the winning photos will be available for sale.

State and local leaders gathered this week to break ground on a project to not only relieve traffic congestion on I-10, but to bring further economic development.

Turkeys and hams grab the spotlight on our holiday tables, and perhaps that’s as it should be. A few folks might go for a Christmas goose, or even a round of beef, but who gives serious attention to the sides? I do and I hope you do too.

Elizabeth Dock of Gautier has been named as the Administrator of the Year for the Pascagoula-Gautier School District (PGSD).

Watch as a wetland is reborn in Moss Point.

There is no doubt that the visual component of dining can have a big impact on what we think about the food that is presented to us. Some experts tell us its influence can be as high as 50 percent of the process of forming an opinion.

Take a step back in time and enjoy a Victorian Christmas in Hattiesburg, Dec. 14 to 15. Partnering with Visit Mississippi, the Historic Hattiesburg Neighborhood welcomes everyone to enjoy an elegant Christmas of years past at the 43rd Annual Victorian Candlelit Christmas. The Hub City will light up as the city takes part in the Downtown Candlelit Christmas, and there is sure to be something for everyone in the family to enjoy this weekend full of activities.

Local women business owners were celebrated at the Women Business Owners of the Pine Belt’s Annual Event on Tuesday, December 10, at South Mouth Deli in Hattiesburg.

Binder has been teaching for 12 years in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District. She teaches fourth grade and teaches all subjects – math, reading, language, science, and social studies.

The MGCCC Jackson County Fine Arts Gallery is proud to announce the opening of the exhibit “Drawn To Whimsy: The World of Edgar Parker.” The exhibit is offered at no charge and will be open to the public from until Friday, December 13.