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Nashville, TN – Since before he was born, Zachariah Smith has been a miracle. The heartbeat that was later found during his mother’s pregnancy was the first sign that God has a plan for him. Everything can change in a moment.

Smith has always captured the hearts of everybody he comes into contact with, whether it is on stage or during his direct service to his community. 

Magic 93.7 celebrates 30 years on the air this year, as does local radio legend Walter “Walt” Brown. 

For years, coffee has been an integral component of American culture. Who knew that a little coffee bean would become such a beloved staple in our lives? Amongst many coffee shops in Mississippi is one called Coffee Haus. Located in the city of Columbia, Coffee Haus has gained great popularity with locals and across the state for its mouthwatering coffee selections. 

Every good biscuit is made with love. And every Southern family has that one person with the secret touch. They can get that bowl of flour and work in their fats and make a perfectly fluffy and flaky biscuit. Whether you add jam, jelly, bacon, or sausage or top it with gravy, there is no argument that buttermilk biscuits are a staple in Southern cuisine. Since 2008, there has yet to be an argument that Natchez, Mississippi, is the Biscuit Capital of the World and home to the Queen of Biscuits. 

Family, friends and honored guests gathered to honor Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Maranda D. McCorvey during a May 4th retirement ceremony at the St. Martin Community Center in Biloxi, MS.

Bob W. Pittman dedicated his career to strengthening Mississippi’s education system, improving county government, and developing legislation to create a robust business climate in the state.

Mike Rodriguez, former Senior Advisor to the Executive Staff of the United States Tennis Association(USTA), will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award during the 2024 National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition on July 9-11 in Phoenix, AZ. The event is presented annually by the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM).

Raise your hand if you enjoy math. Yeah, I didn’t raise my hand either, but thankfully, I have had the privilege of having some great math teachers. One that stood out the most to me was Ms. Lori Street. Ms. Street is a high school algebra teacher who makes learning equations interesting. 

Teacher and Army veteran Ed Abdella is gearing up to cycle over 3,000 miles from Oceanside, California, to Atlantic City, New Jersey, to compete in a gurgling test of endurance, Race Across America (RAAM). Since 1982, RAAM has become an iconic event, attracting elite athletes and adventure enthusiasts eager to conquer an extraordinary test of mental exercise.

We may only get an official week to celebrate teachers, but the reality is that we should celebrate our educators daily. Amongst the greatest teachers is Mrs. Sanders— a special education teacher at Batesville Middle School. Her passion, love for her students, and profound wisdom is what keeps Mrs. Sanders in the field of education.

Barbara Colville and Katie Ring are teachers at Resurrection Catholic Elementary School (RCES). They are also mother and daughter, and between them they have almost 50 years of teaching experience. 

Teachers are some of the most powerful people in the world. From teaching the core curriculum to building their self esteem, good teachers truly bring out the best in their students. Amongst the most incredible teachers is Jon Bullock, known more commonly, by his beloved students, as simply “Mr. Bullock.” 

Maria May Smith has been an educator for almost 40 years in Pascagoula, MS.

She was a special education teacher at Colmer Middle School for 28 years. While there, she was recognized as Teacher of the Year multiple times.

Erin Horne has been an educator for only four years but already she has found her niche. 

Ashleigh Smith has been an educator for 23 years, but she achieved that through a law degree.

Mrs. Frizzle and the Magic School Bus was a favorite series for our children growing up in the 90’s. These…