Of the many species of carnivorous plants that inhabit our world, sundews are my favorites. They trap their insect diet with a carpet of short glands with sticky tips that grow from the surface of their leaves. The glue-like substance at the tips of these glands glisten in the sun, giving these plants their common name – sundews.

Biloxi offers something for everyone! So, whether you’re an art lover, a history buff, a foodie, or an outdoor enthusiast, Biloxi invites you to indulge in its unique charms and create unforgettable memories.

The blooming azaleas, flowering dogwoods, and the beautiful colors of Spring are just the first indicators that Easter is quickly approaching. This holy holiday is a time of renewal for all Christians and is filled with an abundance of traditions—some are beloved events that families look forward to every year. 

Spring is right around the corner, and it is time to spruce up our homes by redecorating. I don’t know about you guys, but I absolutely loved decorating, and this year there are some pretty cool trends to make your home the most perfect place ever! Keep reading to see what these trends are. 

Photography was just a hobby for teenager Juliana Skelton, but years later, she has turned it into a successful career as the official photographer of the Catholic Diocese of Biloxi. 

Two outstanding students from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College – Breland Graves and Emily Montgomery – have been selected as 2024 Coca-Cola Academic Team Scholars. Graves earned the prestigious Gold Scholar designation, while Montgomery received the Silver Scholar recognition. Both students are from the Jackson County Campus.

Spring has sprung, and so have allergy sufferers’ seasonal woes. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) released its 2024 Spring Allergy Capitals report on the worst cities in the US for allergies. They found that people in the South, Southeast, and parts of the Midwest tend to have the most issues. Everyone is battling watery or itchy eyes, a runny nose, and constant sneezing.

Two students in The University of Southern Mississippi (USM)’s Art and Design program have been named to the highly anticipated 2024 Graphic Design USA (GDUSA) “Students to Watch” list.

USM Graphic Design seniors, Autumn Graves, of Hattiesburg, Miss., and Grace May of Puckett, Miss., were selected to be among this year’s cohort of aspiring designers due to their talent and potential to make significant contributions to the field.

There are things in this world that tend to bring men together, with hunting being one of them. Sit down meals made from the bounty of our camouflaged excursions into the wilderness of God’s great creation are yet another reason to gather.

A bill designating the month of March as Mississippi Musicians Month became law on March 20, 2024, after swift passage through the Mississippi Legislature. Spearheaded by Dr. Jay Dean and the Hattiesburg Concert Association, the bill was championed by State Rep. Missy McGee of Hattiesburg, Miss.

Spring is officially here, and you might be looking to spruce up your home with a fresh new vibe for the warmer, sunny weather. Or maybe you’re trying to renovate your house to put it on the market for sale. Here are several new trends on the rise this spring.

Some people say the name of this small, flowering tree came from the Cherokee. Other historians believe it goes back to colonial times because the tree does produce edible fruit, but it was not considered decent enough to even give to the dogs. 

They say that the measure of a great chef is in the sauces he makes. Now, we are not talking about pan grave here (although a good pan gravy under the right circumstances can be pretty darn good!), but great sauces that are the foundation of French cooking, like a creamy hollandaise.  

The Eubankses own Eubanks Produce and Charlie’s U-Pick in George, Greene and Stone counties. The dynamic dirt duo informed and entertained members of the Ivy League Garden Club at its February meeting. Plants of all kinds are at the forefront of most garden club meetings. As spring approaches, gardening is likely on the minds of many folks.

Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers are one of the more interesting of our North American woodpeckers. As their name implies, they do have…

There is something new on the horizon in education for George County.

New Horizons Academy is a new school with the motto “Soaring to New Heights with God and Education.” The school is nearing the completion of its second year of operation, and its leader foresees a bright future.