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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.

When people think of Mississippi’s Gulf Coast, they usually picture sand, seafood, and summer weekends.

But this week, Pascagoula is in the national spotlight for something just as important — energy.

The Roy Howard Community Journalism Center (RHCJC) is celebrating its one-year anniversary with a series of events that showcase its mission to strengthen community-centered journalism.

Dear Mississippi Teachers,

I feel your apprehension about those upcoming Valentine’s Day class parties. Other than Halloween or the day before Christmas break, this Friday, February 13, has the potential to be the craziest day of the school year in so many ways. 

PASCAGOULA—With the artic blast that has blanketed Mississippi in 2026, ball-goers at The Krewe of Gilles took virtual trip to an endless summer to celebrate the 38 38 king and queen and royal court during a ceremony on Saturday, January 31.

The New England Patriots are set to take on the Seattle Seahawks in Sunday’s Super Bowl LX showdown. The Super Bowl is expected to be watched by around 130 million people worldwide, with 1 in 4 Americans being more interested in the food than the actual game. The Super Bowl is considered the second-largest eating day of the year, with billions spent on wings, dips, and snacks, making it crucial for party hosts.

Iconic Mississippi writer and editor, Marshall Ramsey, recently made a heartwarming (and totally accurate) social media post about one of the innate superpowers that we possess as Mississippians. 

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

Mississippians have long memories when it comes to weather. We remember hurricanes by name, floods by river height, and winter storms by the silence that follows when the power goes out and the world turns glassy and still. That’s why this week’s forecast has many North Mississippi families thinking back to February 1994.

BILOXI—Laissez les bon temps roulez! While Mardi Gras season is only celebrated between January 6 and Fat Tuesday, the celebration continues year ‘round in Biloxi with a visit to the Mardi Gras Museum.

OXFORD, Miss. – When Ole Miss fans boarded a plane in Jackson bound for the Fiesta Bowl in Phoenix, they…

Skaters along the Mississippi Gulf Coast can now stay at the DIY skatepark in Biloxi after dark following the installation of new lighting, a move city officials say supports a space that has grown into a regular community gathering spot.  

The No. 6 Ole Miss Rebels have punched their ticket to the College Football Playoff Semifinals after taking down No. 3 Georgia 39-34, Thursday night in the Allstate Sugar Bowl.

Chicago has its deep-dish pizza, and foodies flock to Philadelphia for Philly cheesesteaks. Down in New Orleans, the po-boy has a long and storied history. In Oxford, the iconic food most identified with the town is the humble chicken on a stick.

Mississippi State’s Famous Maroon Band is marching to the beat of a new accolade as the 2026 recipient of the prestigious national Sudler Trophy—considered the highest honor a collegiate marching band can receive.

OCEAN SPRINGS—While it is beginning to look at feel a lot like Christmas, it is also time to think about registering children for the 2026 summer camps in coastal Mississippi. Who knows? Maybe summer camp tuition is a great gift!