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Jackson & George Counties, MS — The Jackson-George Regional Library System (JGRLS) is excited to announce the launch of Free Pantries at library branches across the system. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, this new initiative provides community members with access to essential items, reflecting the library’s mission: Inspiring Ideas, Enriching Lives, Building Communities.

MOSS POINT—Moss Point’s riverfront and harbor will once again be a shining spot where boaters and guests from across the coast gather to kick off the Christmas season. 

We’re excited to share that the Pascagoula Public Library is open and ready to welcome patrons back for a full season of programs, creativity, and connection!

MOSS POINT—What started as a group of friends welcoming the fall season with scarecrows, pumpkins and bales of hay has…

When my boys were growing up, there was nothing quite as fun for them as their school’s annual fall festival. It was the perfect time of year for our family and the entire community to come together in celebration of the beautiful autumn weather. They looked forward to playing games of all sorts and winning little prizes. The food and fellowship made each year’s festival even better — especially for me, because I got to see how their classmates grew and changed from year to year. 

MOSS POINT—Cemeteries—they aren’t just scary anymore. Sometimes a visit to a cemetery is an opportunity to step back in time and allow the cemetery to tell the stories of those at rest.

PASCAGOULA—Everyone knows about the dreaded gift that just doesn’t seem right, but like Ralphie in the bunny suit, there is no getting away without a gracious smile of thanks. But shopping during this year’s Main Street Pascagoula Holiday Open House, merchants are trying to make sure the gift under the tree is exactly the right size, shape and color!

Vardaman, Mississippi, will always be home to me. 

Granted, my family only moved there when I was 11 years old, but for me, it is the place where I first learned the meaning of community, and the first place where I felt like a member of a community. My lifelong friendships were forged there during the last, sweet days of my childhood. I also learned the importance of having and being an integral part of a church family back there in Vardaman. And that childhood church home was where I married my husband over 46 years ago. 

Pearl River County is building a new industrial park that officials say could transform the local economy and create long-term job opportunities for residents. 

MOSS POINT—A sea of pink crossed the Escatawpa River October 25 in a show of solidarity supporting breast cancer research for the annual Bras Across the River that always rounds out Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

onstruction formally began today [Oct. 23] on the hotel that will anchor development of the new Crossroads District between the Mississippi State University campus and the city’s Cotton District. Hotel Madelon will be a 122-room Marriott Tribute Portfolio hotel, which will include a full-service restaurant, rooftop bar and dedicated underground parking. The hotel, located at 910 University Dr., is set to open in the summer of 2027. The district it will anchor, including entertainment, restaurant, housing and additional parking venues, will be developed over several phases

PASCAGOULA—A strong north head wind made the 11.5 miles south on the Pascagoula River a tough paddle this past weekend for the annual Paddle Battle which made finishing and times even more impressive.

PASCAGOULA—Whether you are into the thrill rides, deciding on the best gumbo from food booths or checking out the livestock in the county barn, the annual Jackson County Blue Ribbon Fair has a little something for everyone.

As Mother Nature begins dressing up in autumn foliage with the retreat of summer heat, The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) prepares to reprise one of the season’s favorite local traditions with its annual Homecoming celebration, set for Oct. 20-25.

The African American Military History Museum will host its Annual Veterans Open House on Wednesday, November 5, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the museum, 305 East 6th Street.

There’s something special about fall in Mississippi. The air feels just a little lighter, pumpkins start appearing on porches, and families search for ways to celebrate the season together. In Hattiesburg, one of those traditions is Zoo Boo at the Hattiesburg Zoo. This year, the celebration is getting a magical new twist: Where the Wild Things Glow!