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Old-timers know things. For starters, they know how to plan for a cold winter based on the signs of nature that abound.

They returned to Mississippi after 30 years of successful business and education and relaunched the innovative Edwards Wash House as the first Lillie’s Hands Wash House project. The mission of Lillie’s Hands Foundation was inspired by Lily’s desire to serve the community at the intersection of STEM, professional development, and empowerment in memory of her late grandmother, Lillie Parker Butler.

From ocean adventures with miles of relaxing white sandy beaches to gazing at the views of the famed Natchez Trace…

Law enforcement officials and officers with the Gautier Police Department are getting fresh, state-of-the-art safety and security enhancement equipment meant…

The new year offers a blank slate to do something different such as changing an undesired trait or doing something…

It’s that dreaded time again… Yep, it’s time to talk about goals and plans of action for the new year…

New Year’s Eve is a time to reflect on the old year and welcome in the new year. Sometimes that involves having a party. But don’t forget the kids – they want to celebrate too.

As we end the last chapter of the year and get ready to close the book on 2022, it’s time…

(Editors note: This is the fourth of a five-part series on former prep football traditions in the “Southern Six”) Over…

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Remembering the Burger king All-Stars, and the standouts featured over the years
(Editors note: This is the fourth of a five-part series on former prep football traditions in the “Southern Six”) Over the years, the six southernmost counties in Mississippi have produced numerous prep football players that earned all-state accolades, many of which went on to be all-conference and even All-American on the collegiate level and some […]
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With the kids out of school for Christmas break, there’s no better time to take the whole family on a…

For nearly 30 years, Melony Armstrong has been a passionate voice for natural hair care causes and a key contributor in efforts to get the state of Mississippi to change outdated laws that impose unfair policies and fines on hair braiding salons.

(Editors note: This is the third of a five-part series on former prep football traditions in the “Southern Six”) Before…

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At one time, prep football bowl games were predominant in South Mississippi
(Editors note: This is the third of a five-part series on former prep football traditions in the “Southern Six”) Before the advent of a state-wide playoff system in the state of Mississippi in 1981, the structure of postseason football was quite different than it is currently. And that was, in most part, because of the […]
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Boasting countless stunning parks, beautiful beaches, endless outdoor recreation, history, and a culture centered on people and hospitality, there are…

(Editors note: This is the second of a five-part series on former prep football traditions in the “Southern Six”) The…