Gautier is glowing a little brighter these days — and it’s not just from the stage lights at The Sound Amphitheater. A brand-new hotspot has emerged across the street, bringing a unique blend of charm, culture, and cool to the Coast. We’re thrilled to welcome Voodoo Cigar Lounge, a vibrant new business that’s adding momentum to Gautier’s upward climb.

Congratulations to Landon Harmon, a recent graduate of of East Union Attendance Center, for being selected by the Washington Nationals as the overall #80 pick in the Major League Baseball draft. 

Streetlights are getting fixed, debris is being cleared faster and neighbors who once felt ignored are now sitting at the table with city leaders. 

Most people don’t think twice about a shoebox. It’s one of those everyday items that serves its purpose and gets tucked away without much thought. But the origin of the shoebox? That story begins in Mississippi—and it’s a good one.

Get your dancing shoes ready and your vocal chords warmed up. Beatles fans across the Pine Belt are in for a rare treat this summer. On Friday, August 2, 2025, the world-renowned tribute band —Liverpool Legends — will bring their high-energy show, “The Complete Beatles Experience”, to the historic Saenger Theater in downtown Hattiesburg. 

Apparently, human teenagers are not the only critters that like to beg and whine to their parents. Young fledgling birds are adept whiners, especially after leaving the nest. Of course, this is a bit of anthropomorphism on my part, but if the “shoe fits”.

The University of Southern Mississippi and Southern Miss Athletics announced today a series of improvements to game day operations ahead of the 2025 Golden Eagle Football season.

Tucked along the southern edge of the Magnolia State, the Mississippi Gulf Coast is a hidden gem that offers a rich blend of culture, history, and natural beauty. With 62 miles of scenic shoreline, charming coastal towns, and some of the friendliest folks you’ll ever meet, the Gulf Coast is where Southern hospitality truly meets the sea.

Scholars in Jackson State University’s (JSU) TRIO programs won seven awards during the annual Southeastern Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel (SAEOPP) Regional Academic Competition, highlighting the strength of the university’s student support initiatives.

The Mississippi Farm to School Network connects farmers with schools to bring Mississippi-grown products into school cafeterias. Statewide, the team advocates for local farmers and schools, believing that purchasing locally grown, locally sourced food benefits everyone.

By now, most Mississippians have heard of the death of one of our state’s most cherished wartime veterans: Colonel Carlyle “Smitty” Harris, USAF, Ret., passed away Sunday, July 6, at the age of 96.

Mississippi shoppers, mark your calendars! The 2025 Sales Tax Holiday is happening next weekend—from Friday, July 11, through Sunday, July 13—giving you a chance to score some serious savings.

For the second time in five years, Mississippi State’s online Master of Business Administration program has earned the top spot in national rankings released by Best Value Schools.

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) and the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) Thad Cochran Marine Aquaculture Center (TCMAC)…

Just above the banks of St. Catherine Creek in historic Natchez stands a house that has quietly watched Mississippi’s story unfold for over two centuries. Known as The House on Ellicott’s Hill, this unassuming home—built in 1798—it is the oldest surviving building Natchez. And like any old Mississippi home worth its salt, it has some stories to tell.

Mississippi’s Gulf Coast is aging faster than the rest of the state, and Hancock County sits at the center of that demographic shift.