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The first Saturday in November means one thing to our family: The Vardaman Sweet Potato Festival.

If you have never been to Vardaman, Mississippi, or attended this festival, then you are in for a treat. I may be a bit prejudiced since I am from Vardaman, but the Sweet Potato Capital of the World is home to the sweetest, most cordial people of the world as well. 

All are invited to Ocean Springs for the 45th annual Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival, set for Saturday, November…

n 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt arrived in Mississippi to go on a bear hunt, Sharkey County, to be exact. The precise location of the hunt is unknown, although history agrees that it was somewhere in Rolling Fork, Mississippi.

However, what is known is that President Roosevelt’s hunt resulted in the birth of one of America’s most beloved childhood toys, the Teddy Bear and Rolling Fork, which is where it all began.

Presented by the Jackson County Historical and Genealogical Society City of Pascagoula Preservation Commission and the LaPointe-Krebs Foundation, The 17th Annual Historic Cemetery Tour will take place at Krebs Cemetery, 4602 Fort Street, Pascagoula, on Thursday, October 26, 5:30 p.m.—7:30 p.m.

“Darkest Before the Light,” a rare opportunity to view Fort Massachusetts by candlelight, was staged by the Gulf Islands National…

Did you know that October 22 is International Stuttering Awareness Day? Roughly 1% of the adult population stutters. Emily Blunt, Rowan Atkinson (also known as “Mr. Bean”), and Ed Sheeran are among this percentage. 

Pascagoula native, Wes Dannreuther released his second novel, South Toward Horn, at the end of September. Although it’s not a sequel to his first book, Horn Island Dream, both books explore the mystique of the islands  of the Mississippi Gulf Coast.  

Mississippi Gridiron Cathedrals (love the title), by Nash Nunnery, takes us on a journey around the state to view and reminisce about 47 legendary high school football stadiums in Mississippi.

or kids and adults alike, there is nothing much better in life than having the love and support of an entire community – especially during the hardest times of life.

For those who don’t believe that statement, just ask Sadie Downs, a student-athlete from Mooreville High School (MHS) in Lee County. She can speak firsthand about the importance of community.

Chevron Pascagoula is the corporation’s largest U.S. refinery and one of the country’s top petroleum refineries. As a global producer of premium base oils, the refinery also produces 6.9 million gallons of gas daily.

From Old Highway 63, the George County Fair appears to be brightly lit thriller rides, loud music, screams and all the sights a carnival encompasses. However, the heart of the fair happens a few steps away from the noise at the livestock barn and agricultural exhibit hall.

If you live in Pascagoula, chances are good that you’ve heard the term “bar pilot.” And the chances are even better that you have no idea what a bar pilot is.

The pink ribbon campaign has a deeper meaning for many. Tasha Stringer is one of those ladies. This Laurel native has worked in the mammography department at South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel since 2001.

Meet Amanda Morris, owner of Balanced Body Yoga, Health and Wellness. Amanda’s business consists of practicing yoga, as well as marriage and family counseling.

Daniel Brown was kicker for Mississippi State University in the 1970s, but he has always been a storyteller. Brown is now a published children’s author, known for various speaking engagements across the United States, and a radio talk show host in Orlando, Florida.

Looking for something to do in October? Opportunities are plentiful in southeastern Mississippi.