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We have talked before about Smokehouse Bayou, and the stunningly good brisket they make and sell at Fayard’s Deli (hidden away in the Marathon gas station on Washington Street, OS), but there is a lot more to this growing business than just brisket. The business started making beef jerky and only later started selling the smoked sausage, wings, chicken and the brisket, that so many people are raving about today. But the story of how the jerky business got started is a pretty interesting one. 

Register now to participate in the seventh annual Rock the Cause 5K on Saturday, April 4, before the price goes up on March 24. The event is a fundraiser for Adrienne’s House in Pascagoula, supporting victims of domestic violence in the Jackson County area.

Lewis Sims, Head Football Coach for Pascagoula High School, had a unique college experience: he played linebacker and safety for the United States Naval Academy from 1990-1993. Today, he keeps those deeply grounded academy roots growing strong by staying connected to the program.

It is officially Mardi Gras season on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and Ocean Springs is ready with a king cake contest and Mardi Gras parade line up.

For residents living on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, eating oysters in months that end in “R” is a tradition, except this past year when the oyster population was nearly destroyed due to the intrusion of fresh water in the Gulf of Mexico. But because oysters are such a huge hit for locals and visitors, many people have learned to garden oysters.

Coke float anyone?

Mac McAnally, the 10 time Country Music Association Musician of the Year, is returning to his roots. Well, sort of.

The Pascagoula Public Library will host the Second Annual ‘Ghoula-Con on Saturday, Jan. 11, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the library meeting room with free admission all day.

Authors in residence with Twisted Run Retreat will be in attendance for an Authors in Residence Reading on Wednesday, Jan. 8, at the Vancleave Public Library beginning at 5 p.m.

Dawn Smith, a science teacher at Gautier High School (GHS) has been named GHS Teacher of the Year.

In celebration of the natural connection between birding and photography, the Pascagoula River Audubon Center will host the 2019 Audubon Photography Awards Traveling Exhibition at 5107 Arthur Street between January 8 and January 29. Visitors of all ages will enjoy a display of the winning photos as well as learn more about local birdlife in Moss Point. Reproductions of the winning photos will be available for sale.

State and local leaders gathered this week to break ground on a project to not only relieve traffic congestion on I-10, but to bring further economic development.

Elizabeth Dock of Gautier has been named as the Administrator of the Year for the Pascagoula-Gautier School District (PGSD).

Watch as a wetland is reborn in Moss Point.

Binder has been teaching for 12 years in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District. She teaches fourth grade and teaches all subjects – math, reading, language, science, and social studies.

Pascagoula is again excited to offer Downtown for the Holidays – a great community event for all ages – on Friday, Dec. 6 from 5 to 9 p.m.