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Little “q” Ranch Quail Hunting Preserve is definitely a Mississippi gem, a great place to enjoy some of Mississippi’s oldest outdoor traditions. 

A couple of years ago (well, November of 2022, to be exact), I wrote a column about Martin Hegwood winning the Faulkner Award for his then unpublished novel, Memphis. The Faulkner is one of the most prestigious and highly contested writing competitions in the United States, so that accomplishment made us all “Pascagoula Proud” of our native son.

Hope Unbridled Equestrian Program in Tupelo, Mississippi, aims to bring therapeutic equine programs to differently abled individuals by providing individualized equine and therapeutic riding activities. Founder and director Sherry Jenkins advocates for the benefits of therapeutic equine programs because they have helped her daughter and family the most. 

Forrest Proctor’s new documentary tells the story of Lucedale entrepreneurs John and Savanna Webb. The couple owns Lucedale Coffee Shop and brews their own craft-roasted Opossum coffee, a unique blend that holds a special place in their hearts and the local community.

Vicksburg, Mississippi is a beautiful city with a rich, profound history. It was founded in 1811 and became incorporated on January 29, 1825. This year, starting January 29, 2025, Vicksburg will kick off the celebration of its 200th anniversary of becoming incorporated. The celebration will be year long and will focus on five core concepts. 

Friday, January 17th, marks the fourth annual Seth Alexander Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament & Silent Auction in Pascagoula. The event is a celebration of life that honors Seth while also bringing the community together for continued fellowship and healing. 

Mardi Gras parades and celebrations are about to begin in the Magnolia State, uniting Mississippians from all corners of the state. Although Mardi Gras is traditionally more recognized in the southern part of the state, Mississippians will be excited to see some celebrations scheduled in North Mississippi, too. From the beautiful Mississippi Gulf Coast to Olde Town Olive Branch and many towns in between, Mississippi is ready to “Laissez les bons temps rouler!”

Over the past two years, a nature-based park arose in the City of Moss Point. The recipe for how the park was built is a story of the people of the community – a mixture of young and old, who got their hands dirty. Contractors built the larger elements (parking, fence, pier), but volunteers did the rest.  

Meet Mississippi Memaw, Jenny Smith, from Foxworth, MS.

There are around 1,800 lineworkers in Mississippi, and 99% of them are currently men. But women like Donna Eubanks, the first female lineman at Entergy Brookhaven, Ashley Morris, the first female lineman at Mon Power, and Gracie Gustafson, Holmes’ first female electric lineman, are trying to change that. 

The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, under the leadership of Tribal Chief Cyrus Ben, is the only federally recognized tribe in the State of Mississippi. With over 11,000 members, Choctaw lands cover over 35,000 acres in 10 counties. The tribe provides permanent, full-time jobs for over 5,000 Tribal Members and non-Indian employees and is a major contributor to the state’s economy.

With only a day to spare before 2025 begins, everyone is expected to start preparing to welcome in the new year. There are many different ways to bring in the upcoming year; however, Mississippians have traditions that are quite unique. Here are five ways Mississippi welcomes the new year!

Food is such an integral part of southern culture, and New Year’s Day is no different. One of my clearest…

Christmas has passed, and we have less than a week left before we take on a new year. Sometimes, those few days between Christmas and the New Year can be slightly (or very much so) confusing and can feel blurry.

How about starting out the new year with a resolution that you may actually keep for longer than a week – and enjoy. Here goes – resolve to pause a minute each day to pay attention to nature around you. One minute, that is it! And if you think that is too short a time, try it and you will realize just how much you can see and hear in 60 seconds.

I would imagine that quite a few Mississippians have already dismantled the Christmas tree and put away all the lights and ornaments until the holiday season of 2025.