Scott Watkins

1 week ago | sunherald.com | Scott Watkins

Ben's Deli in Gulfport delivers full meals under $20 despite inflation trends. A po'boy combo with fries, drink, and egg rolls totaled just $18 in 2025. Menu variety and portion size offer significant value over national chains. How far can we stretch one Andrew Jackson? Not as far as we once could. One $20 bill could buy you 143 lbs. of bacon in 1900. Today, it would net you a little under 4 lbs. There was a time not too long ago a single $20 bill could handle your pizza delivery with tip.

2 weeks ago | sunherald.com | Scott Watkins

South Mississippi is one of the country's most underrated breeding grounds for baseball talent. The 2025 season was another example, producing a number of upperclassmen ready to take on the next stage and numerous underclassmen already performing at a high level. East Central's Bo Long is as elite a playoff motivator as any, and he earns Coach of the Year for guiding the Hornets back to the South State series.

2 weeks ago | sunherald.com | Scott Watkins

Buc-ee's opened a new Mississippi location, expanding its Deep South presence. Efficient navigation avoids center crowds by targeting south-end snacks and exits. Main kitchen offers brisket, fudge, and bakery goods with quick grab-and-go access. The Buc-ee's empire has officially expanded into Mississippi with the opening of the Harrison County location Monday.

2 weeks ago | sunherald.com | Mary Perez |Lily Foster |Martha Sánchez |Hannah Ruhoff |Scott Watkins |Tim Thorsen

South Mississippi is ready for the party as Buc-ee's travel center opens at 6 a.m. today in Harrison County. Traffic around Menge Avenue Exit 24 of I-10 is expected to be heavy all day and possibly for weeks to come. Those who watched construction of the new interchange and the 74,000-square-foot building finally get the chance to step inside. If they aren't awake at 6 a.m., the center is open 24 hours, 7 days a week.

3 weeks ago | sunherald.com | Scott Watkins

South Mississippi put two on the board with rings obtained by George County and East Central this season. It was the Lady Rebels' second championship in three years and for the Lady Hornets it was a long-awaited return to the top. The MS Coast also produced South State runners-up in Poplarville, Vancleave and Hancock. Teegan DeWitt earns our Player of the Year honor once again, and East Central's Gerald Edmonson makes it two in a row himself for Coach of the Year.