Mississippi State University faculty, staff and students planted trees today [Feb. 13] at Partnership Middle School for the second consecutive year, highlighting the role of hardwood species in landscapes and community spaces.

I like Rouses Grocery Store. It is clean, well-stocked with knowledgeable employees and a diverse selection of quality things to eat. They have a small buffet that usually has a good selection that changes daily. With classics to eat, like fried chicken and mac and cheese (my favorite).

The 86th Coronation Ceremony of Jackson County was presented by the Young Men’s Business Club of Moss Point on Friday, February 13, at the B.E. “Mac” McGinty Civic Center in Pascagoula.

Dear Mississippi Teachers,

I feel your apprehension about those upcoming Valentine’s Day class parties. Other than Halloween or the day before Christmas break, this Friday, February 13, has the potential to be the craziest day of the school year in so many ways. 

The first thing you notice when you walk into Sahara Brew is the smell.

It is not the scent of fried food or a drive through lunch. It is warm spices, something simmering, something layered. It feels different. Rich. The kind of aroma that makes you pause for a second before you even reach the counter.

Students in The University of Southern Mississippi’s Sport Management program will compete in the National Collegiate Sport Sales Competition (NCSSC) face-to-face event Feb. 24–25, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, home of the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks.

The Roy Howard Community Journalism Center’s “What Is True?” team investigated claims by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture that the average American can make a healthy meal for only $3 to $4 per person.   

Ally Neal of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is an author, mother, and co-creator of Embrace Chaos Co., a platform that supports mothers through the unpredictable, “in the thick of it” moments of life. When Neal found out that a friend’s daughter was going to need a heart transplant, she knew she wanted to help.

PASCAGOULA—“Oh, cool. We have a sub today.” 

Those words ring out in the hallway when students realize the regular teacher has been replaced with a substitute, usually because that means there will be no work and lots of chaos for the day.  But not when Mr. B is in charge.

 One of the first things I noticed within a week of arriving in Boston is the bevy of Dunkin’ Donuts (now called “Dunkin’”). Yes, there is literally at every corner,  sometimes multiple per corner. 

One of my favorite things in the world is a good, made from scratch pizza. As far as I am concerned the chains, the ones that deliver, just don’t get it. Hands down, the best has got to be Sicilian II on Pass Road in Biloxi and that’s not just for pizza, everything they serve is just great. The Sicilian Greek salad is amazing, as is the stuffed manicotti, the linguine, and calzone. You just can’t go wrong at Sicilian II, but the pizza is a must, it is life changing.

PASCAGOULA—In the rest of the state it is just February, but along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Mardi Gras is in full swing, and that means King Cakes are a hot commodity and topic.

For many folks, owls are spooky and mysterious creatures. But the truth is that they are some of the most fascinating of the nocturnal creatures in our world. All owls are cool, but the coolest may be Great Horned Owls.

PASCAGOULA—With the artic blast that has blanketed Mississippi in 2026, ball-goers at The Krewe of Gilles took virtual trip to an endless summer to celebrate the 38 38 king and queen and royal court during a ceremony on Saturday, January 31.

Some of the best ideas in small towns don’t begin in boardrooms or planning meetings. They begin in conversation. At community gatherings. Over shared ice cream. With neighbors talking about what their town needs most.

Mississippi State University’s Theatre MSU continues its 2025-2026 season this month with adaptations of “Fahrenheit 451” and “Sweeney Todd.”