Little “q” Ranch Quail Hunting Preserve is definitely a Mississippi gem, a great place to enjoy some of Mississippi’s oldest outdoor traditions. 

Belhaven University is celebrating two prestigious awards from the U.S. News & World Report 2025 Best Online Programs. The University received recognition in both the Best Online Bachelor’s Programs and the Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans categories.

He almost didn’t join his high school choir junior year due to being shy. Now, he’s performing on the national…

A couple of years ago (well, November of 2022, to be exact), I wrote a column about Martin Hegwood winning the Faulkner Award for his then unpublished novel, Memphis. The Faulkner is one of the most prestigious and highly contested writing competitions in the United States, so that accomplishment made us all “Pascagoula Proud” of our native son.

Hope Unbridled Equestrian Program in Tupelo, Mississippi, aims to bring therapeutic equine programs to differently abled individuals by providing individualized equine and therapeutic riding activities. Founder and director Sherry Jenkins advocates for the benefits of therapeutic equine programs because they have helped her daughter and family the most. 

I live just a few blocks from Desporte’s Seafood shop, a family business that has been around for generations, and I go there as often as I can. I love fresh seafood, but crab has to be my favorite, especially well-made crab cakes. What do I mean by well made? Simple, cakes that have a minimum of breadcrumbs and are reasonable seasoned. 

From the comfort of our warm homes, it is easy to worry about how our feathered friends can handle cold…

So, if you are currently like me, and the indoor boredom has settled in right beside these frigid temperatures, then my go-to solution is and always will be a good, good book. Nothing beats back boredom like reading. 

Forrest Proctor’s new documentary tells the story of Lucedale entrepreneurs John and Savanna Webb. The couple owns Lucedale Coffee Shop and brews their own craft-roasted Opossum coffee, a unique blend that holds a special place in their hearts and the local community.

The Bologna Performing Arts Center at Delta State University is excited to announce the upcoming performance of Drumline Live, scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m. This high-energy production is a vibrant celebration of the rich tradition of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) marching bands, promising an unforgettable evening for all ages.

After Thanksgiving, Super Bowl Sunday is the second-biggest food consumption day in the United States. According to a study from LetsGetChecked, the average American will consume about 11,000 calories on Super Bowl Sunday, more than five times the recommended daily calorie intake for the average person. Pizza, wings, chips, and beer can add up to a week’s worth of saturated fat in one evening! Remember, diets high in saturated fats are associated with an increased risk of heart disease and stroke.

Mississippi State University is celebrating a groundbreaking achievement as Associate Professor Amy Dapper becomes the university’s first recipient of the prestigious Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, or PECASE, the highest U.S. government award for early-career scientists and engineers.

The University of Southern Mississippi School of Music continues its 2024-25 Connoisseurs Series, offering performances by world-class guest artists for the community. On January 23 at 7:30 p.m., Tommy Mesa, cello, and Yoon Lee, piano, will take to the stage at Marsh Auditorium on the university’s Hattiesburg campus, in a program of diverse offerings, including classical staples and new music. Thanks to the Mr. and Mrs. James Simrall, Jr. Arts Endowment, the concerts are presented at no charge to the public.

I saw a Food Network photo of an Italian sub the other day and I just can’t get it out of my mind. It has become a craving. I only know of two restaurants that serve a good sub and that’s Sicilian II and the Italian Terrace. Both are a good drive from my house, so the next best option is to make one myself.

Vicksburg, Mississippi is a beautiful city with a rich, profound history. It was founded in 1811 and became incorporated on January 29, 1825. This year, starting January 29, 2025, Vicksburg will kick off the celebration of its 200th anniversary of becoming incorporated. The celebration will be year long and will focus on five core concepts. 

The Mu Gamma Lambda and Mu Xi chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. will host the 19th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Ecumenical and Scholarship Prayer Breakfast beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 20, in the Thad Cochran Center ballrooms at The University of Southern Mississippi’s Hattiesburg campus. Admission is free and members of the university and local communities are invited to attend.