What’s a summer like in Mississippi? What happens in the Magnolia State that lets you know that summer is officially here? Summer is swiftly approaching, there are so many elements, some nostalgic and some current, that remind me that summers in Mississippi are something special. 

Summer is about to begin! Memorial Day Weekend provides the opportunity to gather with loved ones and host a  cookout to kick off the summer season. You can still enjoy a seasonal shindig without sacrificing nutritious food choices.

Over 15,000 people from 21 states across the country attended the Flowood Family Festival. The Festival is known as the official kick-off of Summer for the City of Flowood and features a free concert, food, and fun in a family friendly environment. 

A three-day weekend is on the horizon, and while we anticipate a welcomed day off work, let’s not forget to recognize the meaning behind Memorial Day.

One spring day in 2020, I found a small, almost empty bottle of hand-sanitizer in a bathroom drawer and jumped for joy even though it had expired five years beforehand. I’d won the lottery and was holding a golden egg. That year, because of Covid-19, hand-sanitizer became “scarcer than hen’s teeth.”

On Friday, May 17, Mississippi-based singer-songwriter Zachariah Smith released his latest heartfelt single “Rainy Days,” a beautiful blend of soulful vocals and touching lyrics. Drawing inspiration from personal experiences, this track promises to resonate with country music fans and audiences worldwide. 

Last week, from May 14-18, the Southern Miss Softball Complex, home of the University of Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles, hosted the 2024 Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) Softball State Championships in Hattiesburg. Fourteen teams represented various-size high schools (Class 1A – Class 7A) from around Mississippi, and the tournament pitted the state’s North Half Champions against its South Half Champions:

For years, coffee has been an integral component of American culture. Who knew that a little coffee bean would become such a beloved staple in our lives? Amongst many coffee shops in Mississippi is one called Coffee Haus. Located in the city of Columbia, Coffee Haus has gained great popularity with locals and across the state for its mouthwatering coffee selections. 

Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission is pleased to announce it has been awarded a $3 million grant from the Mississippi Department of Transportation’s Strategic Multimodal Investments Fund. This funding will be for Stennis International Airport’s North Apron Expansion Project. 

Every good biscuit is made with love. And every Southern family has that one person with the secret touch. They can get that bowl of flour and work in their fats and make a perfectly fluffy and flaky biscuit. Whether you add jam, jelly, bacon, or sausage or top it with gravy, there is no argument that buttermilk biscuits are a staple in Southern cuisine. Since 2008, there has yet to be an argument that Natchez, Mississippi, is the Biscuit Capital of the World and home to the Queen of Biscuits. 

Deer Fly season, and so it begins. First, you hear the buzz of these aerial acrobats as they make their first pass by your head. Your arms twitch with anticipation of their landing, somewhere on exposed skin, usually your face. You cannot stop that first swing and a miss as your hand delivers its blow.

Family, friends and honored guests gathered to honor Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Maranda D. McCorvey during a May 4th retirement ceremony at the St. Martin Community Center in Biloxi, MS.

Bob W. Pittman dedicated his career to strengthening Mississippi’s education system, improving county government, and developing legislation to create a robust business climate in the state.

According to Coach Grant Teaff, “The best teachers coach their students, and the best coaches are great teachers.” 

Teaff should know, since he is a College Hall of Fame Coach who spent most of his career at Baylor University, racking up some great wins and impressive stats. Probably none of those numbers were more impressive to Teaff than his 10 wins against rival University of Texas while coaching the Baylor Bears. 

Have you ever wondered about Lyon, Mississippi? This charming town, nestled in Coahoma County, with a population of just 259, is a world unto itself. We are not just ‘Lyon.’

The small town is named after the French city of Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. With Clarksdale nearby (approximately 2.5 miles away), there’s not much to do in the tiny town of Lyon. However, they have still made their mark in The Magnolia State with delicious carnival food and a giant Sponge Bob sign that can be seen for miles off Highway 61. 

Mike Rodriguez, former Senior Advisor to the Executive Staff of the United States Tennis Association(USTA), will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award during the 2024 National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition on July 9-11 in Phoenix, AZ. The event is presented annually by the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM).