So, now, we in Pascagoula will have a Thunder-sized hole in our hearts for a fellow homeboy who went off and did well, then came back to town and did even better. Every now and then in life, folks come along and put their stamp on a community and make a difference with their actions and their personas. John “Thunder” Thornton was one of those people.

The Bible is filled with stories that describe and give us a vivid image of unity. I believe there is a particular set of verses that paint this picture beautifully found in the Book of Psalms. Psalms 133:1-3 can be paraphrased to say where there is unity God commands the blessing. I’ve found it to be true that the quality of our life is not just determined by who we are, it is equally impacted by who we are in alignment with.

From live to dry and back again, Resurrection Fern is a survivor.

But there is something you can do to help, and that is to get back down to your local seafood market and buy local seafood. It is 100% safe.

With colored chalk in hand, Singing River Academy fifth graders spent Wednesday, Sept. 18, writing positive messages of encouragement and inspiration on the sidewalks surrounding their school.

YUMMY is a new annual, juried art exhibition on Sept. 26 that celebrates the pairings of color while benefiting the two art organizations sponsoring the event: Believe In Art Gulf Coast & Local Creatives. {permalink} #OurMsHome

During University Forum at Southern Miss, Samantha Fuentes spoke out about her experience with gun violence and answered questions from the audience.

The Driver Service Bureau (DSB) is working to make trips to the DMV less daunting with a new online appointment system.

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Jefferson Davis Food Pantry and Professional Closet on Tuesday, Sept. 17, in front of the food pantry, located in the Eula Switzer Allied Health Building. The pantry and closet will provide food and other items to students in need, along with professional attire they may need for interviews, academic competitions and other events.

Paul Overstreet will be inducted into the Hall of Fame at the 10th Annual Mississippi Songwriters Festival.

Forgiveness is deep inner work. Reconciliation is open, communal work. But what about restoring a person to a position of power that has abused a sacred trust?

The University of Southern Mississippi’s online MBA program has been designated the state’s best in 2019 rankings by higher education…

Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, defended their title and took home Best Presentation, Best in Show and the People’s Choice Award.

Beau Rivage is pleased to announce a new partnership with one of the world’s leading lifestyle brands, Black Clover. On Oct. 4 at 3 p.m., the resort will open the first-of-its-kind Black Clover Lounge in the retail promenade, next door and in conjunction with the opening of the region’s first Topgolf Swing Suite.

Let’s shake things up a bit, again, and talk about Italian-style pasta and red sauce this week. Please note, I said style, meaning sorta, kinda like the Italian way. This is not a traditional Italian recipe, because if you want to make a traditional Italian recipe, you have to be in Italy.

Upcoming Fundraiser Supports Salvation Army Efforts The Salvation Army of Jackson County has recently transitioned the shelter in Pascagoula from…