Community
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Home Town Porch Party hits Laurel on Friday
There’s nothing like the warm Southern charm and hospitality of a welcoming small town. Even though the city of Laurel has gained quite some visibility and worldwide attention— thanks to the widely popular HGTV show, Home Town, hosted by Laurel citizens Ben and Erin Napier—“The City Beautiful” has not lost any of its hospitality and […] More
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Blast had at the Billfish Classic
The sun was out and so were the people this weekend at the Point Cadet Marina behind the Golden Nugget Casino. Families came out in mass Saturday afternoon to enjoy the sunshine and see the large fish landed by the competitors in the 2021 Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic. According to their website, this event […] More
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Pascagoula Fishing Rodeo expected to lure in a great crowd
If you’re angling for some good family fun and would also like to do something good for someone else, then this weekend’s fishing rodeo in Pascagoula is just for you. The Inshore Challenge & Cobia/Snapper Shoot-Out will take place on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at The Point Park in Pascagoula from 2 p.m. to 7 […] More
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Tupelo Elvis Festival to last through Sunday
Grab your blue suede shoes and head to Tupelo for the annual Elvis Festival! Festivities begin the night of Wednesday, June 9, and run through Sunday afternoon, June 13. Last year Tupelo created a virtual Elvis Festival so that the tradition of honoring their hometown King would not be lost entirely amid COVID-19. This year, […] More
Business
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Timeline released for Buc-ee’s coming to Mississippi
For the first time since the rumors started swirling, logistical information regarding Buc-ee’s coming to Mississippi has been released. On Tuesday, Bill Lavers of the Harrison County Development Commission, in an appearance on the Gallo Show, provided an update on the world’s largest convenience store hitting the Gulf Coast. “We passed legislation this past session […] More
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PSC approves state’s first wind turbine facility
The facility will sit on 13,000 acres in Tunica County and consist of 100 turbines providing power to 70,000 homes.
On Thursday, the Mississippi Public Service Commission announced the approval on the state’s first wind turbine electricity generation facility at a ceremony in Tunica County. The facility will be built on 13,000 acres in Tunica County and will consist of up to 100 turbines. The facility will generate enough power to provide energy to approximately […] More
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VIDEO: Huntington Ingalls launches guided missile destroyer
Today, Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division announced the successful launch of the Navy’s first Flight III Arleigh Burke-class (DDG 51) guided missile destroyer Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125). DDG 125 will feature enhanced detection and engagement of targets, as well as ballistic missile defense capability. “Our shipbuilders continue to set the standard for teamwork by […] More
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Shrimp season: How to pick the best shrimp for your table
Shrimp season is finally upon us! Last week the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced the opening of shrimp season would be Thursday, June 10. With this announcement, area seafood dealers are anticipating hungry customers making their way to the harbors or retail shops to purchase some of the freshly caught harvest for their dinner […] More
J.T. Mitchell
Mississippi Public Service Commission
Huntington Ingalls Industries
Jessica Rankin
Education
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Billionaire MacKenzie Scott donates $20M to MGCCC
MGCCC is one of 286 organizations to receive a donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, as announced in her Medium blog post earlier today, “Seeding by Ceding.” The donation of $20 million is the largest gift in the college’s history. “This generous gift from MacKenzie Scott will have a transformational impact on our college and community,” […] More
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Manning brothers to revive ‘College Bowl’ quiz show
NBC, alongside producers Eli Manning, Peyton Manning, Cooper Manning, and Richard Rein, plans to revive “College Bowl,” a quiz show in which two teams of three students battle for scholarship money. After a 50-year hiatus, the show will be hosted by Peyton and premiere on Tuesday, June 22 at 10 p.m. As natural with the […] More
Environment
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How my old shoe became a birdhouse
An old shoe of mine has lived a productive second life as a home for Carolina Wrens. We all have stories of these small, raucous little brown birds that think any container on your porch or garage is fair game to build a nest. On more than one occasion, I have been called upon by […] More
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On your mark, get set…click!
Calling all photographers! The Pascagoula River Audubon Center (PRAC) is hosting its annual Nature Photography Contest, but this year, there will be a CASH prize for the best of show in three categories. Thanks to a generous donation, PRAC is able to open this contest to youth, teens, and adults and offer $50 cash prize […] More
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World Oceans Day: IMMS continues to save dolphins
To celebrate World Oceans Day, I’d like to shine the spotlight on the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies (IMMS) in Gulfport. While IMMS does have an aquarium-esque aspect with its Ocean Adventures Marine Park, offering anything from snorkeling with stingrays to swimming with dolphins, the most important feature of IMMS is the organization’s dedication to […] More
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Biodiversity – A Term Worth Understanding
Scientists are proud of our technical terms. But we often fail to clearly define them when promoting an idea for public discourse. “Biodiversity” is just one of those terms that ranks near the top of my list of those that we need to explain and promote. Understanding biodiversity underlies our reasons for promoting better stewardship […] More
