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PASCAGOULA—While some cities try to hide their mysterious, weird or strange stories, Pascagoula celebrates its crazy, dresses it up and even hosts a special annual celebration to commemorate the story that has been told for more than 50 years.
The magic is brewing once again in Hattiesburg! On Friday, October 3, the legendary Sanderson Sisters will return to the historic Saenger Theater, ready to whisk audiences away into the spooky heart of Salem. Step inside the golden glow of the century-old stage and watch Winifred, Mary, and Sarah cackle, cast spells, and cause their signature mayhem in the Halloween favorite Hocus Pocus.
On the morning of April 27, 2022, Mississippians across multiple counties looked up—and then ducked for cover. What they saw (and heard) wasn’t thunder, a plane, or a storm rolling through. It was something far more dramatic: a blazing fireball tearing through the atmosphere at 55,000 miles per hour. Moments later, a deafening boom cracked across the sky. Windows rattled, homes shook, and the phones started ringing. Had something exploded? Was it an earthquake? The answer came from above.
When people think of Mississippi, they often envision magnolia trees, blues music, catfish dinners, and the slow, storied flow of the Mississippi River. But venture deep into the dense pine forests and murky swamps of the state’s less-tamed regions, and you might hear whispers of something far more mysterious: Bigfoot.
If you’ve ever scrolled Facebook, chances are you’ve encountered an account called “Mississippi Department of Memes.” This account is dedicated to making Mississippians laugh daily by making light of the good, the bad, and the ugly about The Magnolia State.
William and Olivia were the most popular names in the state for baby boys and girls in 2024, respectively, according to the Mississippi State Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records and Public Health Statistics.
Burnt Bridge Rd, located in Purvis, Mississippi appears to be like any other road you’d drive on in this state. At first glance, it’s homey. Familiar. Typical and nothing extraordinary. But we all know there’s always more than what meets the eye. Burnt Bridge Road holds no exceptions to this rule.
As election season approaches, neighborhoods across America are transforming in more ways than just the changing colors of fall. Yards are blossoming with red, blue, and everything in between, as homeowners proudly display campaign signs, turning their lawns into political statements. This colorful display, however, isn’t just a form of expression – it’s sparking debates and, in some cases, irritation among neighbors…
Clarksdale, famous for its connection to the Delta blues and the Devil’s Crossroads, offers a Halloween experience that blends spooky Southern legends with eerie ghost tours. The town’s haunted history and musical heritage add a unique twist to its Halloween celebrations.
Hattiesburg is never short on things to do and places to go. With its booming economy and the reviving of downtown Hattiesburg, you will never run out of activities to participate in this fall. If you live in Hattiesburg and are looking for something to do this fall, here are five simple, but sublime activities.
At one time spittin’ on the sidewalk wasn’t allowed in Wiggins, and folks living inside State Line’s city limits had better keep up with their goats and cows.
It’s August, and let’s face it, it’s hot. Really hot.
The only good thing about the heat is that it will be coming to an end sometime in the future. The calendar says that the first day of fall is September 22, but those of us here in south Mississippi know that our summer lasts well into the fall.
In fewer than three weeks the Hattiesburg Zoo welcomes a second zebra foal born in the Africa barn. Mom, Safara gave birth to a male at 1:03 a.m. on Monday, July 29th.
In honor of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, the Hattiesburg Zoo’s animal residents couldn’t resist getting in on the fun!
June 7th is National VCR Day! And the Hattiesburg Pocket Museum is celebrating by unveiling its newest Alley installation – a little Free Blockbuster franchise location.
What is Jeep ducking? It’s the practice of placing a rubber duck on someone’s Jeep. And there is a good reason for doing this.