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A girl in a blue dress cuts a red ribbon with support from a man in a floral shirt as others stand beside them in front of a colorful science-themed mural.

Lumberton High unveils mural honoring late teacher

Whitney Argenbright, Sameen Chand, Nischit Sharma and Rochak Basnet • May 29, 2025
Students, faculty and family members gathered Thursday at Lumberton High School to unveil a mural in memory of Susan Copeland, a longtime science teacher who died in a car crash on Jan. 31, 2024.

Hall Health aims to close care gaps for Hattiesburg’s uninsured

Morgan Gill and Nischit Sharma • May 19, 2025
A new downtown health clinic is offering an alternative to traditional health care — one designed for those who often go without it. Hall Health, which opened May 8, provides primary care without requiring insurance.

‘Let’s get it rolling’: Mississippi coast ready for passenger rail

Justin Glowacki • May 19, 2025
In this artsy coastal town, the familiar rumble of trains will soon carry a new significance. Trains that once transported cargo will begin carrying passengers again — something residents and local businesses hope will bring new life to the downtown economy.

Better L.A.T.E. than never: Theater troupe helps Hattiesburg seniors reconnect

Morgan Gill and Gerome Webster • May 12, 2025
In a spacious common room inside the historic Hattiesburg Cultural Center, laughter echoes as a group of seniors huddle together, reading from scripts and exchanging inside jokes. 

Hattiesburg builds a buzz: Local events drive connection, growth

Morgan Gill and Nischit Sharma • May 5, 2025
In the Hub City, the calendar is filling up. From trivia nights and pop-up concerts to farmers markets and zoo events, businesses and community groups are turning weekdays into shared experiences.

Mississippi tourism faces seasonal staffing strain

Samuel Hughes, Rowan Luke, Gerome Webster, Hailey Perkins and Kennedi Drake • April 28, 2025
As the summer travel season approaches, Mississippi’s tourism businesses are facing a familiar challenge: not enough workers.

Vancleave rezoning debate pits rural life against growing suburbs

Justin Glowacki, Rowan Luke, McKenna Klamm, Hailey Perkins and Miracle Jennnings • April 28, 2025
Tucked behind fields, farms and winding creeks, a quiet stretch of rural land could soon give way to a new conservation-style subdivision — if the county approves a developer’s rezoning request.

Trash trouble: Litter lines Mississippi highways

Morgan Gill, Kennedi Drake, Nischit Sharma and Javion Henry • April 21, 2025
Litter is piling up along the Magnolia State’s rural roads, and the state is struggling to keep up. According to the Mississippi Department of Transportation, the state’s litter rate along rural highways is 30% higher than the national average.

Broadband expansion moves ahead in Pearl River County

Kennedi Drake • April 21, 2025
Rural Mississippi is seeing significant growth in broadband internet infrastructure, and communities in Pearl River County are among those set to benefit. The expansion aims to improve internet access for homes, schools and businesses, while also strengthening emergency communication systems. 

Pascagoula diners help serve up parks, fields, fun

Justin Glowacki, Mallory Strickland, McKenna Klamm and Pragesh Adhikari • April 21, 2025
Charlotte Jerde remembers her granddaughter’s first birthday at Beach Park — watching her run through the splash pad, laughing and chasing water jets.

Ocean Springs bridge closure raises questions over missed warnings

Justin Glowacki, McKenna Klamm and Pragesh Adhikari • April 14, 2025
The sudden closure of the Davis Bayou Bridge on Hanshaw Road has left residents detouring, buses rerouting and local officials pointing fingers not just over the bridge’s crumbling support structure but over who knew what — and when. 

Biloxi’s Saenger Theatre prepares for an encore

Samuel Hughes, Mallory Strickland, Rowan Luke, Nischit Sharma and Hailey Perkins • April 14, 2025
Biloxi is meticulously restoring the theater to its former grandeur, with plans to make it a modern performance venue while preserving its historic character. 
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