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Charlotte Jerde remembers her granddaughter’s first birthday at Beach Park — watching her run through the splash pad, laughing and…

It’s “eggsactly” that time of year again –the time for all Mississippi children to grab their Easter baskets (and their favorite adults) and head out to their favorite Mississippi State Park.

On Tuesday, April 8, the third annual Mississippi Pinnacle Awards Gala took place at the Lake Terrace Convention Center. Hosted by Hattiesburg’s Sales & Marketing Professionals, the gala honored the talents and achievements of ten of our state’s businesses, events, humanitarians, individuals, and organizations. 

There is no experience in the world like walking out on that stage — and you’re standing behind that massive…

The historic Magnolia Theatre invites you to come and enjoy the magical wonders of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe this weekend in downtown New Albany, Mississippi, April 10-13. 

The 44th Annual Amory Railroad Festival will occur this weekend, April 10th-13th. This festival is a long-standing community tradition in Amory, Mississippi, celebrating the town’s rich railroad heritage.

As Mississippi grapples with a deepening workforce shortage, leaders in Jackson County are looking to high school classrooms for solutions.

Shortages of affordable housing are a long-standing challenge in Mississippi, and with material and labor costs rising, many families get priced out of making the necessary repairs needed to keep their homes safe. Oxford-Lafayette Fuller Center for Housing is working hard to change that in the surrounding county. The team works to construct affordable housing and partners with the community and its recipients to provide safe and affordable housing. 

Mikel Franks has spent years watching storefronts open and close in Leakesville, a small city where steady jobs are hard…

The University of Southern Mississippi will host the annual Fay B. Kaigler Children’s Book Festival and the Ezra Jack Keats…

Spring is here, and so is an exciting lineup of events at the Jackson-George Regional Library System! Whether you’re looking for engaging story times, hands-on workshops, or creative activities, we have something for all ages to enjoy this April.

The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) celebrated the completion of the historic Friendship Oak Beautification Project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 21 at the Gulf Park campus in Long Beach. The event marked a significant milestone in preserving and enhancing one of the university’s most cherished landmarks.

Did you know that Mississippi has its very own Cherry Blossom Festival?

Yes, you read that right. The 2025 Northeast Mississippi Cherry Blossom Festival will take place this Saturday, March 29, at Ballard Park in Tupelo, Mississippi. 

In the United States, approximately 1 in 4 children live in homes without a biological, step, or adoptive father, with nearly 18.5 million children experiencing fatherlessness. This statistic is associated with various adverse outcomes, including higher rates of poverty, behavioral problems, and involvement in the juvenile justice system, especially for young men. However, one administrator at Brandon Middle School provides a helping hand with the assistance of community volunteers to young men as they enter adolescence.

Mississippi is called The Hospitality State with good reason. Honestly, I have lived in several states and traveled to a lot of places, but I have never experienced true hospitality like we share here in our state. And this past week here in Tupelo and the surrounding areas, that spirit of hospitality has been on display during a tough situation.

A new grocery store is filling a long-standing gap in downtown Hattiesburg. Sincerely Grocery, a boutique grocery store specializing in locally sourced and specialty goods, held its grand opening on Feb. 1 at The Prospect on Main.