The Greater Belhaven Foundation (GBF) is excited to announce this year’s Heart of Belhaven Award winners: John Scarbrough and Sarah Skelton. The Heart of Belhaven Award goes out annually to neighbors who consistently go above and beyond for the Belhaven neighborhood, giving their time, effort, and resources to make Belhaven a better place for residents, business owners, and visitors.

OXFORD, Miss. – When Ole Miss fans boarded a plane in Jackson bound for the Fiesta Bowl in Phoenix, they…

In downtown McComb, Pike School of Art – Mississippi is steadily building something rooted in community, access, and shared creativity. Rather than operating as a traditional gallery space, Pike School of Art focuses on classes, workshops, and community-centered programming designed to bring people together through hands-on learning and conversation.

Students throughout Mississippi (somewhat reluctantly, for the most part) headed back to school this week, but before we know it, the 2025-2026 school year will officially come rushing to an end in just a few short months.

The “Greatest Show on Dirt” returns to Hattiesburg Feb. 6 and 7 for the 40th Annual Southern Miss Coca-Cola Classic Rodeo. The University of Southern Mississippi Department of Campus Recreation will host the event at The Center at Forrest County. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m.

MOSS POINT—The All-American Soap Box Derby youth gravity racing program has been operating since 1934, and the only way residents of Mississippi can get to the current International Soap Box Derby in Akron, Ohio, is through Moss Point.

STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine is announcing a new partnership with Loop Abroad to expand global learning opportunities for undergraduate students pursuing careers in veterinary medicine and related fields at U.S. universities.

Skaters along the Mississippi Gulf Coast can now stay at the DIY skatepark in Biloxi after dark following the installation of new lighting, a move city officials say supports a space that has grown into a regular community gathering spot.  

A new year is the perfect time to connect, learn, and have a little fun, and your local library has something for everyone!

From story times and crafts to book clubs, games, workshops, and special community programs, the Jackson-George Regional Library System is full of opportunities to explore new interests and spend time with neighbors.
We invite you to visit www.jgrls.events to discover what’s happening this month at a library near you. With events for all ages and interests, you’re sure to find something that fits your schedule and sparks your curiosity

Attracting hummingbirds to your home can be more than just hanging nectar feeders. Providing  nectar-producing plants to your landscape is frankly healthier for these energetic birds while also adding beauty to your surroundings. But serving up natural flower-based sugars is only one way to support these birds. They eat much more. Winter is the time to think about what you can add to your yard to help feed hummingbirds throughout the year.

After the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, my house, kitchen, and nutrition often need a reset. I’m looking for warm, comforting, low-energy ways to nourish my body and get the new year off to a veggie packed start. The holidays are wonderful. They are full of family and yummy foods. But these foods are often very rich and low in fiber which leave me feeling sluggish and in need of some lighter fare that is still comforting and low effort.  Soups are a perfect way to tick all these boxes. Soups are warming, comforting, a great way to use up veggies from the fridge and don’t take a lot of active cooking time. My favorite soup in the new year is a hearty lentil vegetable soup.

The No. 6 Ole Miss Rebels have punched their ticket to the College Football Playoff Semifinals after taking down No. 3 Georgia 39-34, Thursday night in the Allstate Sugar Bowl.

Tucked into the heart of Summit, Buzy Beez Bookstore is one of those places that quietly reminds you why independent bookstores matter so much.

Evan Phelps of Gautier recently participated in and earned three gold medals in the World Martial Arts Games Committee in Oslo, Norway. That in itself is impressive. What makes it even more impressive is that months earlier he had been seriously injured in a car accident and his participation in the Games seemed uncertain.

Rarely does Mississippi experience a New Year filled with snow and flashy parties, but that doesn’t stop the people from gleefully ringing in the New Year. 

There’s something charming about the way Mississippi rings in the new year. Sure, other places watch a polished crystal ball fall in Times Square, but we prefer seafood, anchors, glowing signs, and celebrations that feel like home. In Mississippi, we drop what we love — and sometimes we keep it classic too.