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Mississippi native Auburn McCormick is one of the most captivating independent country artists on the music scene today. Her honest lyrics and clever melodies have created a tremendous following from local audiences.
The first Saturday in May kicks off one of two local events to raise money and awareness for organ donations and transplants.
The Run for the Roses Gala begins at 6 p.m. on Sat., May 4, at The Warehouse venue located at the end of DeVaughan Road in Agricola. Two weeks later, on May 18, the 5D Barrell Racing event starts at 9 a.m. at the George County Multi-Purpose Arena on Mississippi 63 south of Lucedale.
The old saying “if these walls could talk” certainly applies to this beautiful home that has seen love, loss, and tragedy, and burned to the ground and been rebuilt again, not to mention it is built on top of a ceremonial Indian mound. It’s no wonder it is also said to be a hot spot for paranormal activity.
“It’s not a day. It’s a movement.” The very first Earth Day was organized and held on April 22, 1970. Since that monumental day, EARTHDAY.ORG, the founders of developing a day to help protect the Earth and its inhabitants, has mobilized over 1 billion people each year on Earth Day and every single day to protect the planet. Since 1970, Earth Day has evolved into “the largest civic event on Earth, activating billions across 192 countries to safeguard our planet and fight for a brighter future.”
Hotel Whiskey brings continued revitalization efforts to downtown Pascagoula and the ground-floor eatery Uncle Joe’s Pizza and Wings. The boutique hotel and eatery will contribute to an enhanced quality of life in Pascagoula while enhancing the downtown area, which prides itself on convenience and comfort.
The city of Oxford will soon be flooded with an abundance of beautiful artwork, creativity, and lots of great music along with a barrage of crowds at the city’s premier event of the year—the Double Decker Festival. This spring, on April 26-27, marks the 27th edition of this annual fest.
The Garden Guru will return to Lucedale on May 4 and promises to be both entertaining and informative. This guru, Felder Rushing, is a guy who begs you to get dirty.
To be honest, I sometimes mourn the fact that most of today’s kids will never have the opportunity to regularly dine at a place where everyone knows their name, their favorite dishes, and their latest accomplishments (and debacles) at school and church. Sadly, they are missing out on some great memories.
But luckily for my grandkids (and for me), there is a special family-style restaurant in the Blue Springs community called Ray Ray’s.
One of Mississippi’s most iconic writers would have been 115 years old today! When many of us think of Eudora…
It’s no long shot: Youth archery is growing in Mississippi!
Applications are now open for the 3rd annual business concept pitch competition on May 31, 2024. Competitors are eligible to win…
Chevron’s Pascagoula Refinery has donated its Mobile Command Vehicle (MCV) to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department. The MCV is a specially equipped vehicle that can serve as a mobile command center in emergency situations.
I absolutely love the Facebook page and the website for the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP). Both resources offer outdoor enthusiasts in our great state a plethora of information, along with an ongoing calendar of upcoming activities.
Glowing Embers is a locally owned candle business that is based in Hattiesburg, MS. It is co-owned by Quiera Montgomery and DaMeka Felder. Queira is married to her husband, Kendrick Montogmery, with whom she will be celebrating their 13th anniversary in August. She came from a hard working family. Both Quiera’s mother and husband have renal disease. She has a brother, with autism, named Gregory.
If you’re a frequenter of such late-night establishments as The Juke Joint or The Cannery, then hopefully you’ve had the pleasure of rocking out to Burn N Redd. These long-time friends have separately made their impression on the coastal rock, goth, and metal scene for years now. While tremendously talented performers on their own, it is their combined talents that will really blow you away.
Donald Gray Triplett, known as Patient One, was born in 1933 in Forest, Mississippi, and was the first person clinically diagnosed with autism. Don’s parents, Beaman and Mary Triplett, recognized their son’s remarkable nature and worked hard to ensure his happiness and success.