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

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voice for natural hair care causes and a key contributor in efforts to get the state of Mississippi to change outdated laws that impose unfair policies and fines on hair braiding salons.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…

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Turkey Bowl in Ocean Springs was played for over 20 years
(Editors note: This is the second of a five-part series on former prep football traditions in the “Southern Six”) The Shrimp Bowl was considered the “Granddaddy” of all prep football postseason bowl games in the state of Mississippi. But that annual contest that took place in Biloxi every year was far from the only bowl […]
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Biloxi, Mississippi-based e-commerce shrimp purveyor, Biloxi Shrimp Co., has partnered with the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center in Ocean Springs to educate the coast’s young minds on one of the Mississippi Gulf Coast region’s most tasty natural resources and culinary favorites – shrimp!

Eleven different players from the “Southern Six” were recently honored with All-State status in Class 6A as announced by The…

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Class 6A All-State: Hubbard, 10 more “Southern Six” players honored
Eleven different players from the “Southern Six” were recently honored with All-State status in Class 6A as announced by The Mississippi High School Activities Association. And one local standout took home the top individual award as well. Ocean Springs senior quarterback Bray Hubbard was chosen as the Overall Most Valuable Player as well as the […]
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Players from South Mississippi, many from the “Southern Six”, dominated the Class 5A All-State Teams as recently announced by the Mississippi High School Activities Association.

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Class 5A All-State: Dowdell, Irving & many others represent “Southern Six”
Players from South Mississippi, many from the “Southern Six”, dominated the Class 5A All-State Teams as recently announced by the Mississippi High School Activities Association.
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For all the little children whose hearts resemble that of Virginia O’Hanlon, yes there is a Santa Claus! Once a…

What started as a Christmas display for friends and family eight years ago has grown into a way for the…