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PASCAGOULA—In 2012, Little Big Town brought popularity to a barge-type vessel that provides fun on the water for a crowd, and its popularity continues creating real-time waterway melodies.

As traditional agriculture faces labor shortages, aging farmers and economic pressure, a growing number of Mississippi farms are turning to agritourism to stay afloat. By welcoming visitors for hayrides, corn mazes and school field trips, farms like Seward Farms in Lucedale are creating jobs, educating the next generation and boosting local economies. 

A few days ago, I came across a social media post that really stuck with me long after I read it. The exchange involved three businesswomen from Tupelo, Mississippi, all of whom own businesses within the food service industry that are similar. 

Baldwyn, Mississippi is on the grow!

Now, for those who have not visited this small North Mississippi town lately, or for those who might not have ventured there yet, the growth is both exciting and enjoyable. And the latest welcomed addition to Baldwyn is also delicious.

Yesterday the Jackson County Airport Authority (JCAA) was joined by regional and federal partners to break ground on the Trent Lott International AirportNorth Apron Expansion and Taxiway Connector Project. The $8.7 million investment will boost the airport’s capacity to support further industrial and commercial development in the county and along the Gulf Coast.

A unique gift to the Ole Miss Athletics Foundation from Roostas, an apparel company founded by University of Mississippi graduates Ashley and Trent Cox, created a win-win scenario for their business and for Rebel fans.

Mississippi’s greatest treasures are her people. They always have been, and they always will be. No matter where a person travels within the borders of our state, I can guarantee that there will be some kind, hospitable Mississippians to greet and help that traveler along the way. Seriously, kindness and hospitality are absolutely part of our Mississippi DNA.

A project first imagined more than three decades ago is moving forward in Pearl River County. Construction is underway on…

Internet provider Sparklight® has just launched “Connections That Give Back,” a charitable extension of its Refer-A-Friend program, benefiting Catholic Charities of South Mississippi Food Bank, a nonprofit dedicated to fighting food insecurity for individuals and families.

On a lot once home to a shuttered garment factory, Leakesville leaders see a chance to remake their town. The Basila District, a planned hub of businesses and green space, is the centerpiece of a push to keep young people in Greene County and attract new jobs. 

Downtown Wiggins is getting a new look, thanks to $50,000 in grants helping local businesses repair, repaint and revive storefronts. Leaders of the Stone County seat said upgrades are drawing more visitors and energy to the small city’s two-street business district. 

As the Mississippi Gulf Coast marks 20 years since Hurricane Katrina made landfall on Aug. 29, 2005, HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division is recognizing the resilience demonstrated by its workforce and honoring those who played a key role in restoring operations after the storm.

Some places capture your heart long before you realize they’re shaping your dreams. For Jennifer Boone, that place was Natchez. As a little girl growing up in Hattiesburg, she and her mother would slip away for long weekends in the historic river town. They’d walk the shaded streets, peek into grand homes, and linger in the small shops that lined Main Street. Those trips became cherished memories—and they planted a seed that would eventually grow into her life’s dream.

Vardaman, Mississippi, is known as the Sweet Potato Capitol of the World for good reason, with over 100 million pounds of sweet potatoes traveling from the fields of Vardaman to tables around the world each year. 

Will Bradham, owner of Bradham Enterprises, which has businesses located in Cleveland, Oxford, and Starkville, could be considered a serial entrepreneur, but it is in his blood. Bradham’s father was an entrepreneur, owning an automotive and parts supply store. Some of Bradham’s earliest memories are working alongside his dad. 

The Mississippi Main Street Revitalization Grant Program Act (MMSRG) is authorized through MS Senate Bill 2696 (2024) and authorizes the Mississippi Legislature (Legislature), as well as the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) through appropriations by the Legislature, to make grants available to eligible recipients for projects “leading to the revitalization of Mississippi’s downtowns or communities”.