Browsing: People

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.

PASCAGOULA—Tee is his name and originality is his game, but like an onion, there are multiple layers to this gentle giant.

PASCAGOULA—There’s no place like home. There’s no place like home. That’s right, and Pascagoula has welcomed home Olivia Randle to fill the vacated seat of Main Street Director for its city.

BILOXI—Many people make New Year resolutions, but Sandra Moss doesn’t.  Instead, she makes life resolutions and listens to her inner calling.

“If something in you keeps calling, listen,” she said. “Sometimes the bravest thing you can do isn’t starting over; it’s finally starting true. And remember: age isn’t the barrier; hesitation is.”

Shay and Michi Guess from Mantachie, Mississippi, are a dynamic musical duo, known for their diverse sound and spiritually driven lyrics. For three decades, their powerful vocals, soulful melodies, and talented band members have created music that resonates with their community and generation. Even though Shay and Michi were born worlds apart, once connected, they’ve never looked back.

MOSS POINT—Nothing changes if nothing changes.  Read that again and understand the meaning behind those five simple words. These words are part of a monthly post encouraging volunteers to be a positive influence in the Moss Point community.

GULFPORT — What began as a father’s mission to create a place where his daughter could feel included has grown into a thriving nonprofit serving hundreds of individuals with special needs on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. 

I remember the first photo I saw of Markel Bell standing next to my husband, Les George, during his time coaching at Holmes Community College. At 6-foot-9 and approximately 345 pounds, Markel’s size immediately stood out.