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By the time the hallway goes quiet, you know what kind of day it is.

Teachers are standing at their doors, offering last-minute smiles and soft encouragement. Pencils are freshly sharpened. Somewhere, a student is whispering, “I’m nervous,” and a teacher is answering, “You’re ready.” It’s testing season in Mississippi—and if you’ve ever been part of a school community, you can feel it the moment you walk in.

There’s something about Easter morning in Mississippi that just feels different. The light comes in a little softer, the azaleas…

MOSS POINT, Miss. (April 2026) — Families across the Mississippi Gulf Coast are invited to a free, familyfriendly Earth Day celebration at Sawmill Landing Park, bringing together community, conservation and outdoor exploration on Saturday, April 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Hosted by the Pascagoula River Audubon Center in partnership with the City of Moss Point, the festival highlights the natural beauty and ecological importance of the Pascagoula River Basin while continuing a tradition of environmental stewardship and education.

In a small town, it doesn’t take long to figure out which places people keep going back to. Williamson Nursery is one of them.

Mississippi State University (MSU), Parker Glass, is working on the NASA Artemis II mission at the Kennedy Space Center, helping to send astronauts around the Moon, the first mission of its kind in 50 years. But Glass didn’t always see a career in space exploration when he first moved to Mississippi, even though he grew up with a family connection to NASA. And he didn’t always have to stay in Starkville, but the love for the people and sports kept him coming back.

There is something fishy going on in Moss Point, and it spreading across the country.

The Moss Point College and Career Technical Education Center Aquaculture Program is making waves that are affecting not only the fish it grows but also the booming AI developments that are overtaking the world. Aquaculture Instructor Misti Stelljes and three students will present their FishGuard AI technology in Washington, D.C. as a finalist in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition.

Easter falls on the first weekend of April this year, on Sunday, April 5, 2026, to be exact. For many Mississippians, Easter is a time to gather with friends and families to celebrate the day with good food and family fun. 

Mississippi has never been short on musical talent. From blues legends to gospel greats, the Magnolia State has a long history of voices that travel far beyond our borders. This season, one of those voices belongs to Daniel Stallworth of Moss Point, who has officially made the Top 20 on American Idol.

The Science Center for Marine Fisheries (SCEMFIS) is pleased to announce that researchers from NASA’s Earth Science Division have joined SCEMFIS as the latest members of its Industry Advisory Board (IAB). The partnership will create new opportunities to integrate NASA’s Earth observations into future SCEMFIS research, allow for closer collaboration with NASA scientists, and further SCEMFIS’ mission to support groundbreaking marine science research.

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.

There’s a moment every Mississippi spring when it happens. You open the front door just a little longer than usual.…

The World of Customs Car Show is taking place this weekend in Tupelo, Mississippi, from Friday, February 27, through Sunday, March 1, at the Tupelo Furniture Market, Building 5. The doors will be open for the shows on Friday from noon until 8:00 until 8:00 p.m., Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

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.