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I was never supposed to spend a single moment typing away on the bizarrely Soviet-looking “One System” computers in The Mississippi Press newsroom.

Five decades ago, a dozen ladies sparked a flame still carried by Torchlighters.

And now that The Mississippi Press will be printed no more, there is a sadness. But these people who I worked with, day in and day out? They WERE my family; they ARE my family; and will FOREVER be my family. And that sense of family, however weird and quirky we all are, is something that no one can ever take away from me.  

On Jan. 3, 2000, I had the honor of becoming a reporter for my hometown newspaper, The Mississippi Press, and I cherish the many friends and memories I had there for more than nine years.

I started writing for ourmshome.com a little over a year ago. And at that time, I was asked to contribute…

Whenever I meet someone who asks me where I’m from, I always say “Pascagoula, Mississippi,” though that’s not entirely true.…

My most memorable aviation trip though was the Mississippi Gulf Coast Honor Flight I went on in September 2011. We left at 5 a.m. from the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport with a plane full of Gulf Coast veterans and community members headed to Washington, D.C.

Moore’s Farms LLC was established in 1984 by Moses L. Moore. Since then, the farm has continued to grow and…

Do you have too many beads after all the Mardi Gras festivities? What should you do with your excessive stash?…

In real life, Matthew Bounds is just a normal guy working a full-time job with a ton of unfinished home…

Like mother, like daughter. It’s a familiar phrase that’s often heard when comparing various aspects or actions of mothers and…

Did you know Mississippi has its own queen… Well, she’s actually the sassy version, Kween. She’s Caroline Davis, known as…

Public libraries play an essential role in community strength by supporting education, literacy, and endless knowledge for all who enter…

Mardi Gras season is in full swing, and it’s a great time for anyone to enjoy and celebrate the Carnival…

In February, the season of love is upon us, and Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching. It’s the perfect day to…

The Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission recently began a concrete apron expansion project at Stennis International Airport.