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LUMBERTON — A once-neglected building on Main Avenue is being rebuilt into what its owners hope will become both a supply hub and a spark for downtown Lumberton’s revival. 

Mississippi State University faculty, staff and students planted trees today [Feb. 13] at Partnership Middle School for the second consecutive year, highlighting the role of hardwood species in landscapes and community spaces.

Students in The University of Southern Mississippi’s Sport Management program will compete in the National Collegiate Sport Sales Competition (NCSSC) face-to-face event Feb. 24–25, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, home of the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks.

PASCAGOULA—“Oh, cool. We have a sub today.” 

Those words ring out in the hallway when students realize the regular teacher has been replaced with a substitute, usually because that means there will be no work and lots of chaos for the day.  But not when Mr. B is in charge.

Mississippi State University’s Theatre MSU continues its 2025-2026 season this month with adaptations of “Fahrenheit 451” and “Sweeney Todd.”

Mississippi State University’s College of Education celebrated its designation as a Mississippi Emerging Science of Reading Educator Preparation Program by…

As Golden Triangle residents rise and shine during the workweek, the Mississippi State student-led radio show “Rise and Ring” serves as the soundtrack while they get ready to take on the day.

The University of Southern Mississippi School of Music continues its Connoisseurs Series, which offers performances by world-class guest artists for the community.

Mississippi State University’s Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana is highlighting six newly donated artifacts from the Williamses during the special Feb. 12 program “Williams Collection: Treasures From the Vault.”

Best-selling author Angie Thomas surprised high school senior Stephanie Hartmann with the news that she has received a full-ride scholarship to Belhaven University.

A dynamic lineup of iconic and acclaimed artists will take the stage as Mississippi State’s Riley Center for Education and…

Historically, the two most dreaded words of school-aged students and parents alike are “science fair.” They conjure up memories of terrariums, exploding volcanoes or models of the solar system. But today’s Science and Engineering Fair is so much more and can lead to scholarships, international competitions and careers.

Students throughout the state of Mississippi have two outstanding opportunities in this new year to show off their art skills and win some amazing prizes in the process.

For the sixth consecutive fall semester, The University of Southern Mississippi’s Sport Management program partnered with the New Orleans Pelicans on the team’s Collegiate Sales Project—an experiential learning initiative that immerses students in the professional sport sales industry.

Many Mississippians may enjoy a family gathering, trip to the National Civil Rights Museum or, possibly, sleeping-in on Jan. 19. But this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, more than 150 University of Mississippi community members have scheduled different plans: serving their community.

The 20th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Ecumenical and Scholarship Prayer Breakfast will be held Monday, Jan. 19, at 7:30 a.m. in the Thad Cochran Center ballroom on The University of Southern Mississippi’s Hattiesburg campus. The event is free and open to the public.