The University of Southern Mississippi Symphony Orchestra will open its 106th season on Thursday, Sept. 28, at 7:30 p.m. in the Mannoni Performing Arts Center on the Hattiesburg campus. The season, titled American Perspectives, features music in celebration of America’s 250th birthday, under the direction of Music Director Gregory Wolynec.

Every Thursday in October, the heart of downtown McComb comes alive with music, food, and community spirit. The Pike County Arts Council is once again hosting NoonTunes, a free concert series held in the courtyard of the historic Palace Theater.

Fall is in the air, and October is bringing an incredible lineup of events across the Jackson-George Regional Library System! Whether you’re looking for spooky fun, creative workshops, family Storytimes, or educational opportunities, your library has something for everyone this month.

Mississippi State’s T.K. Martin Center for Technology and Disability invites families and individuals of all ages to “Trick or Trot” during its 13th annual fun run Oct. 18 on MSU’s campus.

A few days ago, I came across a social media post that really stuck with me long after I read it. The exchange involved three businesswomen from Tupelo, Mississippi, all of whom own businesses within the food service industry that are similar. 

Opera Mississippi in Jackson is celebrating 80 years, highlighting Mississippi’s rich history of Opera. It is the state’s only professional opera company and the ninth-oldest continuously operating opera company in the U.S., dating back to its 1945 founding. For eight decades, Opera Mississippi has worked to produce accessible, high-quality Opera, musical theatre, and popular music experiences. Over the years, Opera Mississippi has featured notable national and international artists, including its latest executive director, John Christopher Adams from Fannin, Mississippi. 

MOSS POINT—Picture it…the scent of southern barbeque floating over the riverfront park and the sounds of Mississippi Blues filling the background space as a celebration of hospitality, food and music takes the stage in downtown Moss Point.

A cross-collaborative team of Mississippi State and Tufts University School of Engineering faculty is receiving a $1.25 million National Science Foundation grant to promote and develop resilient and affordable housing in rural communities.

Baldwyn, Mississippi is on the grow!

Now, for those who have not visited this small North Mississippi town lately, or for those who might not have ventured there yet, the growth is both exciting and enjoyable. And the latest welcomed addition to Baldwyn is also delicious.

It is officially fall, and that means it’s almost time to get the jambalaya pot out again!

The University of Southern Mississippi’s world-famous Dixie Darlings have been invited to perform as part of the DJ Jubilee and Light Balance halftime show on Sunday, Oct. 5, at noon in the New Orleans Superdome. The entire team, under the direction of Whitney Hudson, will experience an NFL gameday with the Saints and Cheer Krewe.

PASCAGOULA—Since 2022, lively music and bright colors have helped kick off Hispanic Heritage Month at Pascagoula’s Beach Park.

Yesterday the Jackson County Airport Authority (JCAA) was joined by regional and federal partners to break ground on the Trent Lott International AirportNorth Apron Expansion and Taxiway Connector Project. The $8.7 million investment will boost the airport’s capacity to support further industrial and commercial development in the county and along the Gulf Coast.

There are few pastimes more classic along the Mississippi Gulf Coast than crabbing. It’s simple, inexpensive, and fun for all ages—whether you’re showing kids how to crab or chasing dinner on a quiet evening.

Everybody knows Mississippi for the big ones—our blues roots in the Delta, the stately homes in Natchez, the seafood suppers on the Coast. And while those places are worth bragging about, there are some corners of this state that don’t make the headlines but will absolutely steal your heart. They’re the kind of spots you stumble on, tell your friends about, and then go back to because they stay with you.

Bird enthusiasts are migrating to Moss Point for the 7th Annual Hummingbird Festival hosted by the Pascagoula River Audubon Center.