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As we approach Mother’s Day, it’s common to reflect on our mothers and how they have influenced our lives, both as children and, if we’re lucky, as adults.

Mothers have a lot of sayings, don’t they? Between terms of endearment, words of wisdom, and your full name being said with “the look,” we all have phrases that remind us of our Moms.

A visitor reminds us of a special place – the Pascagoula River.

He was a crusty old crustacean. A regular dadburn curmudgeon, even. Informative, yet entertaining, and always ready with a salty pun.

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is ranked No. 1 on the 2020-21 Military Friendly® Schools list for the nation’s largest community colleges.

Lewis Sims, Head Football Coach for Pascagoula High School, had a unique college experience: he played linebacker and safety for the United States Naval Academy from 1990-1993. Today, he keeps those deeply grounded academy roots growing strong by staying connected to the program.

Elizabeth Dock of Gautier has been named as the Administrator of the Year for the Pascagoula-Gautier School District (PGSD).

A local C1 competitive club team, the South Mississippi Soccer Club 04 Elite Diamonds, represented the State of Mississippi at the National State Games of America held in Lynchburg, Virginia, and brought home the gold.

Jeremy Bell has been named the Vancleave High School (VHS) Teacher of the Year.

Our fall colors shine.

If you want to pick a fight on the Coast, express your opinion on the best po’boy around. From Pirates Cove in Pass Christian, to Bozo’s in Pascagoula, there is no dearth of good po’boy joints, but most people have their preference, and can put up a stiff defense when their favorite is challenged. 

Since 1994, the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum has given guests a chance to ride a replica of a historic schooner and be a part of the annual Christmas on the Water Boat Parade in Biloxi in December. This is a great opportunity to board a decorative Biloxi schooner and participate in the holiday parade rather than just watching it from the shore.

The holiday season is upon us and far too many home cooks panic just at the thought. But, if you take the time to organize your holiday get together, like a professional chef would, it will be easy-peasy.

Shaun Mitchell, a fourth grade teacher at Beach Elementary School in Pascagoula, has been named Beach Elementary Teacher of the Year.

Need somewhere for your kiddos to show off those Halloween costumes that you probably spent just a bit too much on? Looking for some free. Family friendly. Fall FUN!

Don’t miss out when Sawyer Brown brings their special kind of Country-Rock music to the stage at the Magnolia Center on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at the South Mississippi Fair in Laurel. Admission to the concert is free with the $5 admission to the fair. The concert begins at 8 p.m. See you at the fair!

Singing River Health System recently welcomed the newest member to their hospital police department: Jester the K9 Campus Police Officer!