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Genesis Larsen of Pascagoula has been a teacher for over two decades. She started her career in education in 2002.…

Tatum Elise Brown has only been a teacher for two years but already she has found her calling. She is the 2nd grade reading comprehension teacher at Holly Springs Primary School in Holly Springs, Miss.

In the Hub City, the calendar is filling up.

From trivia nights and pop-up concerts to farmers markets and zoo events, businesses and community groups are turning weekdays into shared experiences. With support from city tourism leaders and a wave of independent creativity, these efforts are reshaping Hattiesburg into a year-round destination for entertainment, connection and culture.

Special Education teacher Amanda Black of Pascagoula has been teaching within the Pascagoula-Gautier School District for 13 years.

The truth is that every single day is the day for teacher appreciation. After all, every other job is made possible, in part, by a teacher. So, yes, we should always be thankful for our amazing Mississippi teachers.

Today, let’s begin by thanking one family that truly is filled with teachers: Jeff and Lisa Tally have literally spent a lifetime teaching and loving on the students of Mooreville, Mississippi. 

The south features incredible storied streets seeped with buildings from bygone days and dotted with ancient live oak canopies draped in Spanish moss, and Mississippi is no exception.

 Growing up, fishing was one of my favorite hobbies to do with my dad during the spring and summer months. Loading up our fishing gear on his grey Chevy Silverado, swinging by the bait shop, and coming home to clean and fry fish are reminders of simpler times and good, southern living. As the days stretch longer, and the temperatures start their rapid climb, there’s no better time to grab your fishing gear and head out for a day on the water. Mississippi offers no shortage of beautiful places to cast a line— whether you’re after a quiet afternoon or a cooler full of fresh catch. Here are five spots (plus a couple of bonus picks) worth visiting this spring and summer.

Every year for as long as I can recall, the iconic, world-renown Mississippi pottery studio located in the tiny town of Merigold, Mississippi hosts its long-awaited McCarty’s Seconds Sale – and this year’s sales event, held on Monday, April 28, was unprecedented in attendance, temperature – and fun.

What happens when God puts two women full of life and ambition together? Nicole and LeAnn have the answer to that— you get the Sole Sisters! This dynamic duo, perfect pair, and two peas-in-a-pod knew that God strategically placed them in each other’s lives for a purpose far greater than they could have possibly imagined. That purpose was for the creation of Sole Sisters and for God to be glorified and edified through their business. 

Slalom skateboarding is a form of downhill skateboard racing that first appeared in the 1960s and 1970s and reemerged in popularity in the 2000s. Slalom racers skate down a course usually marked by plastic cones, with the winner doing it the fastest. 

With flags waving above the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s newest long-term care facility, veterans, state leaders and community members recently gathered…

Chevron Pascagoula actively volunteers as part of its commitment to community support and corporate responsibility. The company emphasizes partnerships that enhance social well-being and economic development and encourages its employees to participate in various volunteer initiatives.

Something about being outdoors breathing the aroma of pines on a slightly chilled spring morning can make you feel naked before God even if you’re wearing a sweater.

The Belhaven University Gaming (BUG) club is bringing its campus to life in an entirely new way with Bellcraft, a fully explorable, student-built Minecraft replica of Belhaven University.

It’s “eggsactly” that time of year again –the time for all Mississippi children to grab their Easter baskets (and their favorite adults) and head out to their favorite Mississippi State Park.

On Tuesday, April 8, the third annual Mississippi Pinnacle Awards Gala took place at the Lake Terrace Convention Center. Hosted by Hattiesburg’s Sales & Marketing Professionals, the gala honored the talents and achievements of ten of our state’s businesses, events, humanitarians, individuals, and organizations.