Community
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Arbor Day in Ocean Springs – Nothing Stands in Our Way
Giving trees away is serious business during Arbor Day season in coastal Mississippi. More
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MSU research center approved for Gulf Coast location
Mississippi State has received formal approval to build the Northern Gulf Aquatic Food Research Center, a multi-million-dollar facility in Ocean Springs and the first of its kind on the Mississippi Coast. The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning, Jackson County Board of Supervisors and Jackson County Port Authority have formally approved siting the center on four […] More
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Library System receives Mississippi STAR Library for fourth consecutive year
The Jackson-George Regional Library System has been named a Mississippi STAR Library yet again! More
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RebelTHON to Hit the Dance Floor Feb. 20
Time to pull out those dancing shoes. RebelTHON 2021 will go on! The student-driven dance marathon is set for February 20 with all proceeds going to Blair E. Batson Children’s Hospital. More
Business
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What’s up with the “R” and oysters?
Last week was chilly here in South Mississippi, because of this my kids and I spent an afternoon snuggled together watching one of my favorite childhood movies, Disney’s Alice in Wonderland. One of my favorite parts is when Alice meets the twins, Twiddle Dee and Twiddle Dum. This interesting dynamic duo proceeds to tell Alice […] More
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in BusinessRecognizing Commitment to Our Natural and National Heritage
Recently, the Mississippi Gulf Coast National Heritage Association recognized a group of Jackson County nature-based tourism businesses who qualified for the Gulf Coast Outpost program, and the event was more than a success. More
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Faith Into Fashion: How One Gautier Entrepreneur Shares Her Message
Lana Hults’ dream of owning her own business has been years in the making. More
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How To Choose The Best Fish For Your Table
Ryan Bradley of Sea Alis Seafood Company in Long Beach explains how to choose the best fish for your table More
Jessica Rankin
Mark W. LaSalle, Ph.D.
Amber Mason
Education
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USM Nursing Program Ranked #16 by Online Guide
The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) has earned a No. 16 national ranking for its BSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice program in the 2021 ratings by DNPPrograms.com. USM is the only Mississippi college or university listed in the rankings. Each year the online resource guide analyzes schools with DNP programs using a methodology focused […] More
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in Education
Nine Speakers Slated for 2021 TEDxUniversityOfMississippi Event
Nine speakers will be presenters for the sixth annual TEDxUniversityofMississippi event March 9 at the University of Mississippi. The in-person event begins at 7 p.m. in the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets can be reserved by calling the Ole Miss Box Office at 662-915-7411. The event will follow the university’s COVID-19 […] More
Environment
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Planting Day: The Most Important Day in the Life of a Tree
For my friend David Minkler, trees are his reason for being. As an ISA (International Society of Arboriculture) Certified Arborist, David looks at a tree with different eyes than most of us, interpreting the many clues that tell him how each plant is fairing. And there are so many things and circumstances that can be […] More
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Everyone Can Count Birds for a Great Cause
The 24th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count begins this Friday, February 12th, and runs through Monday the 15th. More
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Monarch Butterfly Researchers Need Your Help
The fate of Monarch Butterflies has been of concern for many years now, resulting in increased awareness and actions by citizens to help these iconic creatures. Countless milkweed plants have been nurtured in pots and gardens to provide a food source for caterpillars. Tagging programs are active as are outreach programs that engage people about […] More
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Nutria – An Unwelcomed Invader
It’s quite important that everyone be aware of our role in letting them degrade our natural resources. More
