Some of the more colorful and active spiders in our world are Jumping Spiders – members of the family of spiders known as Salticids. The Tan Jumping Spider is an exception, at least at first sight, if you can spot it to begin with. But why is it so shy?

Fifty years ago, the idea for a rose garden on The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) Hattiesburg campus took root through the efforts of local devotees of the internationally beloved flower and support of the university’s then president, Dr. William McCain. 

“The Twelve Days of Christmas” is one of the most popular carols sung during the holidays, but how much do you really know about it? 

Community members often want to make a difference but feel they need more means to do so. The Children’s Promise Act Tax Credit allows anyone to change lives without changing their budget. Passed by the legislature and signed by the governor in 2019, it provides a dollar-for-dollar tax credit for donations to Community Care Network – a qualified Eligible Transitional Home Organization (ETHO).  

Christmas with the North Mississippi Symphony Orchestra, one of the holiday season’s most festive and enjoyable events, will take place this Saturday, December 14, at the Tupelo High School Performing Arts Center.  

Marc Moore walked onto Mississippi State’s campus in 2014, and for the first time in his life he felt like he belonged.

Eight Days of Hope (EDOH) recently celebrated its 2nd Annual Weekend of Hope in Tupelo, Mississippi. 

For many, trains prompt a sentimental feeling easily associated with the Holiday Season. Christmas is when many families travel long distances to reach loved ones, and before automobiles or planes, most would journey home via train. Even after the advent of air travel, the tradition of using toy trains around the Christmas tree symbolized the journey and connection associated with holiday travel long ago. Today, trains still evoke nostalgic feelings for many people and wonder for children. 

Dr. Luke Pearson, an alumnus from The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) and Mississippi biologist with the U.S. Fish and…

Southern Miss Director of Athletics, Jeremy McClain announced Sunday afternoon the hiring of Charles Huff as the school’s 23rd Head Football Coach. 

It’s getting to be that time of the year in Mississippi when the sky turns gray, there is often a misty rain, and the temperatures yoyo from cool to pretty chilly. There is not much to do for it, but get out your sweaters, scarf and gloves, and dodge in and out of the weather as best you can. Also, don’t forget to feed the birds and squirrels, they get chilly too.

Do you have a child or grandchild that loves nature? Would you like to inspire a child to love nature? Well, Christmas is coming, so get them something that inspires them to explore the natural world around them. Here are a couple of suggestions.

Based in West Jackson, the Refill Jackson Initiative (RJI)  is a nonprofit with a mission to empower young adults ages 18 to 24 to be more equipped and motivated to enter the workforce and be self-sufficient. For success in any job, workers need soft and technical skills–and RJI teaches both.

A month or so ago, Pascagoula lost one of its finest citizens when Liz Ford passed away. Actually, the date was October 31, Halloween, which is somewhat appropriate since nobody liked to dress up and have fun with it more than Liz.

Thanks to a $7.9 million federal grant and a generous $4.5 million anonymous donation, a shared facility on The University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) Gulf Park campus designed to expand the life-changing services offered by the DuBard School for Language Disorders and The Children’s Center for Communication and Development, will soon take shape. 

Christmas is a time to partake in numerous traditions, but the telling of ghost stories?

Believe it or not, this was once a beloved holiday tradition. People would gather together and tell each other scary stories on Christmas Eve.