Browsing: People

A Scout is always prepared and ready for any situation while following the 12-point scout law.  Their oath is to live honorably, serve others and develop strong character. Going by the qualities in the oath and law to choose the annual Good Scouter Award recipient, the choice for 2026 was clear.

The simple beauty of an Escatawpa River sunset from the steel train trussell and the nudging of an elementary school art teacher created the foundation of what is now a love and career as an artist and creator.

Jamie Sorrell, an alumna of The University of Southern Mississippi (’07) and an educator at Sumrall High School, was named the 2025 American Chemical Society (ACS) Mississippi Local Section High School Teacher of the Year.

The Lumberton Main Street Association is forming a grant committee to pursue new funding for downtown businesses, beginning with a $10,000 facade grant as its first test case. 

Curt Brown, retired U.S. Air Force colonel and six-time space shuttle veteran, visited campus Wednesday [March 4] to help celebrate Mississippi State Astronaut Scholars James “Brittin” Perdue and Spencer Lile.

LUCEDALE — A memorial 5K walk and run in Lucedale will raise funds for scholarships and mental health support while honoring the life and legacy of clinical therapist Pamela McDonald on March 7. 

Trading cards are currently experiencing a massive, sustained boom. Younger generations are starting to take up the hobby, and those who traded long ago are rekindling their interest. Whether it’s sports (MLB, NFL, NBA) or non-sports cards (Pokemon, Magic: The Gathering), the sensory driving, nostalgic experience of opening a trading card pack spans all ages and demographics.

MOSS POINT—Some people know a good thing when they have it, and for Terry Bounds, the Moss Point School District and life in the river city has been where he spent his formative education years, his entire career and now remains for the retirement structure.

The 2026 winners of C Spire’s prestigious Miss Basketball and Mr. Basketball were officially announced on Wednesday, February 18, by the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) and the Mississippi Association of Coaches (MAC). Representing the seven MHSAA classifications, these 14 elite Mississippi high school athletes were recognized for distinct excellence in the sport of basketball.

STARKVILLE, Miss.—Astrophysicist and former Division I college football star Dakotah Tyler is headlining Mississippi State’s Black History Month program “From Gridirons to Galaxies” this month.

MOSS POINT—To purposefully create a vision for the future, it is important to understand the past and create partnerships with stakeholders. That is part of the mission and creation of We Are Moss Point as it continues to make meaningful impacts around the community.

Dr. Mark Robertson, a recent graduate of The University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) School of Polymer Science and Engineering, has been named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 Science list for 2026. Robertson is following in the footsteps of his faculty mentor turned business partner, Dr. Zhe Qiang, who was also named to the list in 2022.

The 86th Coronation Ceremony of Jackson County was presented by the Young Men’s Business Club of Moss Point on Friday, February 13, at the B.E. “Mac” McGinty Civic Center in Pascagoula.

Ally Neal of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is an author, mother, and co-creator of Embrace Chaos Co., a platform that supports mothers through the unpredictable, “in the thick of it” moments of life. When Neal found out that a friend’s daughter was going to need a heart transplant, she knew she wanted to help.

PASCAGOULA—“Oh, cool. We have a sub today.” 

Those words ring out in the hallway when students realize the regular teacher has been replaced with a substitute, usually because that means there will be no work and lots of chaos for the day.  But not when Mr. B is in charge.

Downtown McComb is entering a new chapter as the McComb Main Street Association welcomes Brandon Andrews as its new Executive Director.