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A mother-daughter duo from Blue Springs, Mississippi, is fulfilling their dream – one cup of coffee at a time. But for Heather and Cierra Goad, the coffee is just a means to an end: serving and ministering to each customer who comes to the window of their mobile Cup of Faith coffee truck.

After 16 years of feeding hungry Mississippians, Extra Table FEEDS is turning the spotlight on some of the people who…

Beyron Erby started working at the Metro Ford dealership in Tupelo, Mississippi, in November 1992. Erby worked his way through sales and management before acquiring full ownership, making it the region’s only minority-owned major car dealership. Now, Erby is giving back to his community and helping high school seniors attend higher education through a scholarship initiative. 

For years, Camp Shelby mechanics repaired tanks and other heavy combat vehicles outdoors because their maintenance shop was designed for smaller wheeled vehicles. A new $32 million expansion is changing, allowing technicians to service larger military equipment indoors while speeding repairs and improving readiness. 

The glitz and glamour of owning a business is actually the sun’s reflection hitting the sweat and tears that comes from the entrepreneurial journey. That reality is not designed to discourage others from taking that route, but one entrepreneur in Moss Point is sharing the hard truths of owning a business. 

Pawpaws. Muscadines. Honeydew.

Those aren’t the ingredients you’d expect to see earning national awards, but that’s exactly what happened for one Mississippi brewery. Biloxi’s Fly Llama Brewing has been named one of the Top 10 Hard Seltzer Producers in the nation, bringing home four medals at the 2026 U.S. Open Hard Seltzer Championship.

The Visiting Pet Teams of South Mississippi Pet Therapy Group recently celebrated its summer graduation in Gulfport, Mississippi. After months of rigorous training and testing, a total of eighteen dogs and one bunny officially graduated from the program. These animals are now officially licensed. Certified therapy teams are cleared to serve the community across the Mississippi Gulf Coast as they have for the last twenty years.

DIAMONDHEAD — Bela’s Coffee & Creamery has opened in Diamondhead, adding a locally owned coffee shop and ice cream parlor as the city continues to see new investment and growth. 

There may be six months before Christmas, but if Nee Dough is on the most-wanted list, it is time now to make that purchase.

As Chickasawhay Hideaway marks its first anniversary, local leaders say the resort’s expansion and partnerships with neighboring attractions are helping grow tourism in Greene County. 

ew drive-thru coffee will open a location at 1150 Evelyn Gandy Parkway in Petal in late August as part of the company’s expansion efforts, marking its 19th location in Mississippi. 

When someone is regarded as a legend, that person made significant contributions during his or her lifetime. But generally, that legend status is earned posthumously. We Are Moss Point Incorporated (WAMP) believes that genuine legends should be recognized and celebrated while they are still making great strides.

Just west of Oxford, a giant American flag waves above Highway 6, welcoming travelers to one of Mississippi’s most unique destinations. With palm trees lining the entrance and families arriving from across the region, Roundabout Oxford has quickly become much more than an RV park. It’s a full-scale resort designed for making memories.

As I pulled into First Fruits Farm, I couldn’t help but notice how beautiful it was. Wildflowers were blooming along the drive, and row after row of blueberry bushes stretched across the property. It felt like stepping into another world. Standing there, looking across the neatly kept rows, I found myself thinking of the vineyards you see in photos from places like Italy rather than a farm tucked away in rural Mississippi.

MAIN’s mission is straightforward: to help Mississippians understand, use and apply artificial intelligence. To accomplish this goal, MAIN offers free AI education and resources through statewide partners in the private and public sectors. Learn more about the initiative in the full fact check below. 

The Mississippi Business Alliance (MSBA) Foundation has entered into a formal partnership with AccelerateMS, the state’s Office of Workforce Development, to support the work of the newly established Mississippi Postsecondary Attainment Council (M-PAC) through MSBA’s WorkFuture Institute for Workforce and Educational Excellence.