Area Universities
| University | Distance (miles) | Driving Time |
| Mississippi State University | 21 miles | 25 minutes |
| East Mississippi Community College | 12 miles | 15 minutes |
| Mississippi University for Women | 16 miles | 30 minutes |
| University of Alabama | 75 miles | 1 hour 15 minutes |
| Ole Miss | 86 miles | 1 hour 30 minutes |