Books and ballads have been written about a legendary outlaw whose first arrest was in Lucedale. Kinnie Wagner landed in the George County jail in October 1924 on a theft charge.

The University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) School of Polymer Science and Engineering (SPSE) hosted the National Science Foundation-funded Research Experience for Teachers Site (RET), providing local high school teachers the opportunity to participate in sustainable materials research for six weeks in laboratories on the Hattiesburg campus.  

Summer break is over, and back-to-school season is upon us! Nutrition can slip our minds when shopping for notebooks, backpacks, and clothes.

Perhaps the three sisters to Southern tables are corn, beans and tomatoes.

Jackson-George Regional Library System invites you to celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday! Throughout August, join Smokey Bear at your local library to learn about wildfires and the environment. Engage in reading activities, earn badges and prizes, and take action to make a difference.

Nothing quite lets you know that you are in Mississippi like the gas stations. When you travel out of state and return to Mississippi, the bevy of gas stations you see as you cruise through the rural countryside are one of the most popular, yet gentle, reminders that you’ve made it home.

In honor of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, the Hattiesburg Zoo’s animal residents couldn’t resist getting in on the fun!  

As a father of three, Marcus Drymon has watched his fair share of Disney movies, but he never imagined his work as an associate Extension professor at Mississippi State University would land him a spot on a National Geographic feature documentary on Disney+.

I may be overly partial, but I think Mississippi is home to some of the most creative craftsmen on earth. Truly, there’s no limit to the variety of handmade products that flow from our state.

Before Elvis Aaron Presley was the greatest cultural icon of the 20th century, he was just a Tupelo-Mississippi boy with a Biloxi girlfriend.

For years, Hattiesburg has been shrouded in the mystery of the ‘Underground Pizza Guy,’ a figure that has piqued the curiosity of many.

Natchez is the birthplace of Mississippi. As the oldest city in the Magnolia State, visitors can feel its history as they walk around its storied streets with the Mighty Mississippi River as a scenic backdrop.

The following Main Street communities in Mississippi have been designated as Accredited Main Street America programs for meeting rigorous performance standards.

This Friday, July 26, marks the 249th anniversary of our nation’s postal service. Beginning in 1775 in the American colonies, the postal service served as a cornerstone for communities.

Tupelo, Mississippi, the hometown of Elvis Presley, is the perfect weekend getaway! Nestled up in the northeastern part of the state, Tupelo is the only city in the southern United States to be named an “All America City.” Not once, but five times! With good reason too! Check out the top ten things to do in Tupelo, and see why Southern Living selected it as Mississippi’s town for “The South’s Most Storied Streets.”

The Golden Eagle Teacher Residency Program at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) has been awarded a 2024 AmeriCorps State Grant worth over $319,000 to support educator preparation at the graduate level.