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 seemed like a fairytale—a small-town girl born in Biloxi who...
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 and Jana Fuss, returns to Pearl April 17 – 19, 2026, at the Clyde...
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. He and his wife, Sara, had to be at the hospital the next morning....
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 The Refuge Hotel & Conference Center, highlighting talented...
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 nonprofits working to strengthen communities throughout Hinds County....
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, assistant vice chancellor for research, among the Southeastern...
