By Marilyn Tinnin, Magnolia Tribune     Mary Ann Mobley was Mississippi’s first Miss America, and 67 years later, we still cherish her as we consider her “ours.” From the outside, her life...

A small business is bringing energy, economic impact, and community connection to the Pearl community. Vintage Market Days® of Mississippi, owned and operated by past Rankin County residents Chris...

By Rachel Vanderford, UMMC Communications Photos By: Joe Ellis, UMMC Communications     Late one evening, Wade Watts received the call he had been waiting for: a donor liver was available....

  Mississippi artist Katelyn Harbaugh will be featured in Culinary & Canvas on April 4th from 6-8 PM, a special rooftop art event series hosted by Pacesetter Gallery at the Sheraton Flowood...

  Soul City Solar is now accepting applications for its Spring 2026 Community Grant Cycle, a seasonal funding opportunity designed to support educators, public service organizations, and...

By: L.A. Warren, lwarren1@umc.edu Photos By: Jay Ferchaud/UMMC Communications   A career defined by service, visionary leadership and measurable impact has placed Dr. Caroline Compretta,...

By Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune     Kelle Barfield is a Vicksburg resident who is passionate about her city, especially the river city’s culture. “Culture is like beauty. Marvelous to...

  This year, 1,152 4-H and FFA members from across Mississippi participated in the Dixie National Junior Round-Up Livestock Shows, exhibiting 1,759 head of livestock. These students competed...

The Women's Foundation of Mississippi (WFM) will host Visionaries 2026: Women Who Move Mississippi on Friday, March 27, from 6:00–9:00 PM at the Two Mississippi Museums in Jackson. The annual...

By: Annie Oeth, UMMC Communications Photos By: Joe Ellis/UMMC Communications   The Bower Foundation has made the largest single gift in its history, a transformative $10 million investment in...