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Have you ever wondered about Lyon, Mississippi? This charming town, nestled in Coahoma County, with a population of just 259, is a world unto itself. We are not just ‘Lyon.’

The small town is named after the French city of Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. With Clarksdale nearby (approximately 2.5 miles away), there’s not much to do in the tiny town of Lyon. However, they have still made their mark in The Magnolia State with delicious carnival food and a giant Sponge Bob sign that can be seen for miles off Highway 61. 

Great news for disadvantaged communities along the Mississippi Gulf Coast was proclaimed on Thursday, May 1 as the U.S. Environmental…

Summers in Mississippi are extra southern sometimes, aren’t they?  Now that it’s nearly summertime, the Mississippi heat is definitely here to stay…until at least October.

Luckily, there are plenty of places to cool off in the Magnolia State. Mississippi offers a variety of beautiful beaches, lakes, watering holes, and there are also several waterparks.

The Meeting Place and Innovate Mississippi are excited to announce the official kick off of the 2024 MS Gulf Coast…

Charlie’s U-Pik is part of many people’s summer traditions. The farm started in the ’90s when Mr. Charlie planted too many tomato plants and advertised in the paper for people to come pick them. There are two locations of the U-Pik farms, one in Lucedale (the original) and a second location in Wiggins. Lucedale is a 100-acre farm and serves the Leakesville, Meridian, and Mobile, Alabama area. The Wiggins farm is 50 acres and serves the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Hattiesburg, and Louisiana.

I went to school in Vardaman, Mississippi, from seventh through twelfth grade, and those years provided me with some of the greatest memories of my life. That school also gave me some lifelong friends who would stand beside me and fight for me even today, 44 years after graduation.

Raise your hand if you enjoy math. Yeah, I didn’t raise my hand either, but thankfully, I have had the privilege of having some great math teachers. One that stood out the most to me was Ms. Lori Street. Ms. Street is a high school algebra teacher who makes learning equations interesting. 

Teacher and Army veteran Ed Abdella is gearing up to cycle over 3,000 miles from Oceanside, California, to Atlantic City, New Jersey, to compete in a gurgling test of endurance, Race Across America (RAAM). Since 1982, RAAM has become an iconic event, attracting elite athletes and adventure enthusiasts eager to conquer an extraordinary test of mental exercise.

We may only get an official week to celebrate teachers, but the reality is that we should celebrate our educators daily. Amongst the greatest teachers is Mrs. Sanders— a special education teacher at Batesville Middle School. Her passion, love for her students, and profound wisdom is what keeps Mrs. Sanders in the field of education.

Join William Carey University Tradition Campus for an unforgettable evening of excitement at their 2024 Scholarship Dinner featuring none other than NFL trailblazer, referee Sarah Thomas, in conversation with the legendary quarterback Drew Brees!

Barbara Colville and Katie Ring are teachers at Resurrection Catholic Elementary School (RCES). They are also mother and daughter, and between them they have almost 50 years of teaching experience. 

Teachers are some of the most powerful people in the world. From teaching the core curriculum to building their self esteem, good teachers truly bring out the best in their students. Amongst the most incredible teachers is Jon Bullock, known more commonly, by his beloved students, as simply “Mr. Bullock.” 

Mrs. Frizzle and the Magic School Bus was a favorite series for our children growing up in the 90’s. These…

“Every tree has a story. It doesn’t have to end at the landfill.”

That’s the heartfelt mantra of Superior Artisan Wood and its owners, Chad Fletcher and Allen Murphree.

Superior Artisan Wood takes pride in rebirthing timber into beautiful slabs of wood to use in various ways.

It’s that time of year again – time for the Tupelo Blue Suede Cruise.

The love of literature, food, and fellowship is the foundation of the Page & Table supper club that happens every few months at Reed’s GumTree Bookstore in Tupelo, Mississippi. The group is a partnership between Lauren McElwain, founder of the nonprofit Cooking as a First Language, and Lori Jones, manager of Reed’s GumTree Bookstore. Meeting each quarter, the group provides a way to establish a sense of community with other readers and foodies.