Pearl River County Water under new management, promises change Alexa Hatten • April 2, 2026 The Mississippi State Department of Health inspected the association's three water systems March 20. All three received an F.
Kids Markets eyes southeast Mississippi expansion Kristen Kaylor and Gerome Webster • April 2, 2026 Organizers say giving children the chance to run their own booths helps them practice real-world skills and build confidence as young entrepreneurs.
Dr. G’s expands in Carriere with indoor coffee, beignets cafe Ashlyn Joyner • April 2, 2026 The expansion gives Carriere-area residents another close-to-home place to meet and grab coffee, filling a gap in an area with few sit-down options.
Grassroots effort brings print newspaper back to Lumberton JC Roberts, Whitney Argenbright and Nischit Sharma • March 31, 2026 It is meant to make local information easier to find and share, especially for residents who don't use social media or lack reliable internet access.
Mississippi diabetes rates, costs drive community aid Morgan Gill, Bibhas Pantha and Nischit Sharma • March 30, 2026 What grew from that effort was a small support network, with neighbors helping neighbors find the tools needed to manage diabetes.
Lucedale to host 11th annual Shakespeare in the Park Festival Jayla Jones • March 29, 2026 Attendees can expect short live performances throughout the event, including scenes, sonnets and soliloquies from Shakespeare's plays.
Lumberton food pantry to open April 25 Alexa Hatten • March 29, 2026 Lumberton’s first food pantry will open April 25 at Tabernacle Baptist Church, giving residents a new local option for food assistance.
$1.9M Barton-Basin Community Center underway JC Roberts, Morgan Gill and Gerome Webster • March 16, 2026 The building is designed as a multipurpose facility that can host more than 100 people. Plans include a conference room for smaller meetings and storage space.
Emotional management camp marks 20 years helping children cope with trauma Morgan Gill, Bibhas Pantha and Nischit Sharma • March 16, 2026 The program began after Hurricane Katrina, when many families in the region were struggling with loss and uncertainty.
Long Beach Radish Festival returns April 18 Michelle Pinto • March 16, 2026 Organizers say the event is designed to highlight the city's agricultural roots while supporting local businesses.
Rainbow Bridge memorial honors pets in Picayune Ashlyn Joyner • March 14, 2026 The Rainbow Bridge Pet Memorial serves as a public art installation and a space for people grieving a pet.
Legacy Park development to bring new health care, businesses to Gautier Justin Glowacki, Jakira Hunt and McKenna Klamm • March 13, 2026 For many residents, the project represents something Gautier has lacked for years — new development.
