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Did you know that February 14th is National Donor Day? While this day may be overlooked by the Valentine’s Day celebrations and festivities, National Donor Day is an important day for us all, especially for those whose lives have been impacted by organ donors. 

When Dixie Wilkerson found a hand-hewn wooden shingle labeled “George County Library”, she knew the rumor must have some truth to it.
Mrs. Wilkerson and her husband, Bill, live in a circa 1914 house whose study is lined with floor to ceiling bookshelves. Descendents of the home’s original owner claim the shelves once stored books that were loaned to the public making it possibly the county’s first library of sorts.

Off the beaten path, you’ll find Doe’s Eat Place in The Mississippi Delta. This award-winning bucket list destination attracts locals, foodies, out-of-towners, U.S. Presidents, and movie stars alike! Known for its out-of-this-world steaks and famous tamales, the family-owned restaurant has been at the heart of the Delta for nearly a century.

On February 11, 2024, football fans around the globe will have a chance to watch the world championship playoff between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers. But most Mississippians (and most Americans, for that matter) will be viewing this year’s game in front of a screen.

Here is a list of some of the top romantic getaways in the Magnolia State that will sweep your Valentine off his or her feet, making it love at first sight all over again.

The much-anticipated Lucedale-George County History Museum is here. Yay!

A grand opening ceremony will take place in the George County Courthouse courtroom at 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 7. Light refreshments will be served after the ceremony. The museum is located on the first floor of the courthouse at the foot of the stairs leading to the courtroom.

“America at the Crossroads: The GUITAR and a Changing Nation,” will run through May 11 and traces the evolution and powerful influence of the guitar with notable connections to Mississippi. The exhibit and other special events at the museum are attracting strong interest among guitarists and other music enthusiasts across the region: renowned guitarist and Mississippi native Adam McPhail will come home to play and host a workshop. 

Carnival season is in full swing, and the countdown to Mardi Gras is upon us! On Wednesday, January 31, the Biloxi Shuckers announced a new alternate identity: The King Cakes.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. To bring awareness, February is  Heart Health Month, emphasizing educating the public on stopping preventable, premature deaths due to cardiovascular diseases.

It’s the time of year that Mardi Gras takes center stage, and it’s a perfect time to enjoy this very…

Buc-ee’s on the Mississippi Coast is moving forward with a new estimated opening date of Thanksgiving 2024.

Gulf Islands National Seashore in Mississippi has a wide range of park programs planned for 2024. These educational and informative…

Meet Rosalyn L. Robb-Herrington, owner of LaTresa’s Treats. Rosalyn is a passionate full-time baker. She has a wonderful family including her husband of twenty-three years and her two children: Taylor and Mason Jr. 

The Young Men’s Business Club of Moss Point has announced the Royal Court for its 84th Coronation Ceremony.

t wasn’t until I moved to the Mississippi Coast that seafood became a regular part of my diet. Seafood always was a real treat, but to have seafood shops and restaurants so readily available was and remains, a real treat. 

When “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” fades, many regions across the country are left with gray skies and frigid temperatures. Fortunately, here on the Gulf Coast, the end of the holiday season signals the start of The Happiest Time of the Year, and Downtown Biloxi knows how to RAISE YOUR PULSE!