Sarah Bailey Thomas, one of Pascagoula’s favorite daughters, was home again the evening of July 16. Before a packed crowd of over 350 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Sarah was the keynote speaker for the 27th Annual Boys and Girls Club of Jackson County Steak and Steak Dinner.

I take great pleasure in telling anyone just how cool and beautiful spiders can be. This is especially true for my spider-phobic friends, for whom I have great empathy. I also like to allay the fears of others that have grown up with the belief that spiders are creatures to be feared.

Hyler Krebs appointed fire chief. The senior fire official brings 16 years of firefighting experience to the role.

RESTORE Act funds to support critical wastewater system upgrades citywide Mayor Phil Torjusen today announced that the city of Gautier…

It may seem like summer is coming to an end quickly, but there’s still time to take part in the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce’s 99 Days of Summer campaign. The campaign helps tourists find interesting things to do, but locals may be also surprised at what fun things they can find to do right in their own backyard.

It’s summertime hot and who wants to stand over a hot stove on a day like this, right? Even outside,…

Paddling with ease in front of Singing River Hospital, two Black-bellied whistling ducks are raising a flock of little ducklings and catching the attention of staff and patients. Dozens of ducks call the pond home along with the family of Black-bellied whistling ducks

It can be hard to find healthy options when you’re going to be out of the house for a while. Fast food options are abundant, but a healthy snack or meal can be hard to come by. Now, Jackson County residents have an option to visit Gautier Nutrition for healthy alternatives to meals, snacks, and drinks.

Sponsored by The District Coffee Company and the Ocean Springs Chamber, one downtown business is taking trash head-on.

With a name that ends in “roach,” you have to feel a bit sorry for that creature, right? Let’s just say that our aversion to roaches is solely human and for a different critter, but it does not bode well for warming up to Sea Roaches.

The Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street- Tourism Bureau is pleased to present the July Business After Hours in conjunction with the Mississippi Songwriters Alliance on Thursday, July 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center located at 1600 Government Street.

The Lost Pizza Company just opened in Ocean Springs, and I was excited to give this Mississippi-based restaurant a try. The LPC opened its first location in Indianola and has more than a dozen locations now. That sort of growth can mean only one thing, and that is good pizza.

Reflecting on July’s Golden Anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing reminds me of Mississippi Gulf Coast native and famed rocket man Fred Haise.

Birders are our best teachers and naturalists. Today’s birders are those that not only look but also document what they observe (the list). Bird watchers, like myself, enjoy seeing birds but are not keen to keep a list.

Paul Lacoste Sports is working hard to make Mississippi healthy. With programs springing up around the state, with the support of state government leaders, he is well on his way to impacting the healthcare of all Mississippi residents.

The Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center and the Ocean Springs History Museum in Ocean Springs are hosting an exhibit that showcases the unique vision and building style of local designer and builder Carroll B. Ishee.