Meredith Biesinger

On the Road With Zachariah Smith: Life After ‘Idol’ and His Return to Mississippi Our Mississippi Home talked with Zachariah Smith and his wife Crysta Smith while they were on the road headed north to Nashville, where Smith will […]

The Mississippi Gift Company: From the Heart of The Delta to the Heart of Your Home The Mississippi Delta is a special place — just ask Tim and Cindy Tyler, the founders and owners of The Mississippi Gift Company in Gr […]

7th Annual Tupelo 9/11 Stair Climb Honors the Fallen and Promotes Community “Never forget” is a term that is often said when referencing the tragic events of September 11, 2001. Tupelo Fire Department ensures that no one will […]

Hattiesburg, You WERE the Bomb! September’s Exhibit Highlights Hattiesburg’s Participation in United States’ 1960s Nuclear Testing Program The Atomic Museum in Las Vegas, Nevada is one of the area’s most visited attractions and for good reason!  Opening its doors in 2005, the museum is a […]

Bill's Hamburgers, The Crown Jewel of Amory's Main Street Bill’s Hamburgers in Amory is a historic staple on Main Street, and its newest owner, Will Pate, intends for it to stay that way. The iconic […]

Back-to-School Tips Teachers and students are returning to school in The Magnolia State over the next few weeks. It’s an exciting time, but it can also be a hectic time […]

Ramey's Marketplace Employee Returns Lost Wallet With Over 6k to its Owner in Sumrall Ramey’s Marketplace is a Mississippi staple, known for its great deals, fresh food, and produce.  With the slogan “You’ve got quality in the bag,” […]

Legends, Lore, and the Blues Thrive in Clarksdale The city of Clarksdale is located at the intersection Highways 61 and 49, with the area commonly referred to as “The Crossroads” where blues music was […]

10 Unique Roadside Attractions In South Mississippi The Mississippi Gulf Coast is full of fun and quirky attractions for every local or visiting road warrior. Honestly, you could park your car in Ocean […]

Elvis Festival Returns to Tupelo June 7–11 Grab your blue suede shoes and head to Tupelo for the 25th annual Elvis Festival! Festivities begin the night of Wednesday, June 7, and run through […]

Taylor Fikes and Shannon Webb: A Tupelo Wedding Full of Love, Intention, and Family History Taylor Fikes and Shannon Webb were married in Tupelo on April 15, 2023. The happy couple met in Starkville in the fall of 2020 while attending […]

Mississippi’s Prentiss Institute: Bringing New Life to One of America’s Lost Colleges The Prentiss Normal and Industrial Institute was founded by Mississippi natives and visionaries Jonas Edward “J.E.” Johnson and Bertha LaBranche […]

Crysta Smith: Wife, Manager, and So Much More to American Idol’s Zachariah Smith American Idol fans have grown to love Amory resident Zachariah Smith this past season. He is undeniably talented and is releasing a new single today […]

Mooreville’s Chad Watson Inspires Students With Daily Musical Experiences Chad Watson is the music teacher at Mooreville Elementary School. He has a reputation for making music fun for everyone and providing all students […]

A’marie’s: Handcrafted Soap, Art, and a Garden Experience A’marie’s Bath Flower Shop in Brandon creates beautiful, handcrafted soap blooms and bouquets. Their craftsmanship is unmatched, and the ingredients […]

Sumrall’s New Sign Reminds Everyone ‘You Are Beautiful’ The small town of Sumrall, Mississippi, has a new attraction that’s sure to make everyone smile. A sign reminding everyone, “You are […]

Local Literary Gem: The Author Shoppe in Hattiesburg Imagine a community bookstore in a historic building full of color, life, and charm. A place where local artists are welcome, and people passing by […]

Did You Know the First Female U.S. District Court Judge Was From Mississippi? Mississippi is often tied to incredibly talented musicians, writers, and athletes. However, did you know that the first female U.S. District Court […]

Amory Strong Amory is a small city located in northeast Mississippi in Monroe County. Home to dedicated and gifted student-athletes, brilliant and inventive youth, […]

Rolling Fork, a Small but Mighty Delta Town Rolling Fork, Mississippi, has gained much attention lately due to the EF-4 tornado that blew in and devastated the small town in Sharkey […]