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NOAA ship Pisces, a fisheries research vessel home ported in Pascagoula, has been named the 2018 Ship of the Year.

This year celebrates the 40th year that sugarplum fairies and toy soldiers have danced their way into the hearts of those in Jackson County thanks to a local ballet instructor. With three sold-out performances this week, the woman behind it all looks back at the last 40 years.

A ministry helping restore women and children – families that are in recovery or are facing any kind of crisis, such as addiction or homelessness.

We’re all about family fun and the old-fashioned tradition of going out and cutting the Christmas tree down.

Become a part of the 2019 Jackson County Heart Walk on March 30 at Beach Park in Pascagoula, and you’ll be helping residents like Susan Sharp of Ocean Springs beat cardiovascular disease and stroke.

Annual celebration of fall in Moss Point is 25 years old.

The newest drink on the menu at Delo’s Heavenly House of Coffee isn’t just your ordinary cup of joe.

Pascagoula residents will again get to hear the stories of those located in the Krebs Cemetery and their importance to the local community and its history with the 12th Annual Historic Cemetery Tour at Krebs Cemetery.

In celebration of the Ocean Springs Library’s WaterWays Smithsonian exhibit, the public is invited to attend “Beauvior: Restoration after Katrina” at the Mary C. Cultural Center on Tuesday, October 23, at 6 p.m.

One day, Sophia Myers was a vibrant and active 7 year old. Within the blink of an eye, she was fighting for her life against a childhood-robbing illness.

This year’s theme is “Know Your 19,” featuring each of the 19 agencies and programs in Jackson and George Counties that benefit from funds raised through the annual campaign.

Bacot McCarty Foundation supporters next week will flock to the IP Casino, Resort and Spa for the third-annual Renaissance the Runway, a fashion show featuring local boutiques and “model citizens” from the Gulf Coast.

In 53 years of serving the community, Home of Grace has offered hope to more than 40,000 people struggling with drug addiction, but the work is far from over for this “lighthouse in the darkness.”

As with many plants in our landscape, we tend to notice those with bright colors or bold shapes, that catch our eyes and inspire us to take the time to enjoy.

Others might think having two female kickers on the football team is strange, but to Ocean Springs coaches and teammates, its just not a big deal.

Word is spreading across the nation that Ocean Springs is a small town full of big fun.