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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!

There’s something magical in the autumn air of Ocean Springs, and no—it’s not just the cool breeze rolling in off the Gulf. On October 25, downtown will be filled with cackles, broomsticks, and plenty of glitter as the 8th Annual Witches Ride of Ocean Springs takes flight!

PASCAGOULA—The name Todd Trenchard has become synonymous with the name Bacot after serving the Foundation and the Gulf Coast for the past 23 years.

PASCAGOULA—’Tis the season for visiting graveyards and cemeteries, but a visit to the historic Krebs Cemetery will be a patriotic treat as a celebration of history.

Press Forward Mississippi, in partnership with the Roy Howard Community Journalism Center at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM), will host the 2025 Mississippi Community Journalism Workshop on Oct. 30 at the university’s Hattiesburg campus. The workshop is free and open to anyone working to support local news in the state; registration is required.

McComb, MS — The Pike County Arts Council invites the community to an evening of music, nostalgia, and talent as they present Nights to Remember: A Love Letter to Stage and Screen on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The event will take place at the historic State Theatre, located at 222 State Street in downtown McComb.

PASCAGOULA—The Flagship District in Pascagoula will be transformed into a bbq block party for the seventh annual Downtown BBQ Throwdown where 25 teams will go grill to grill to win great prizes and annual bragging rights.