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A recent survey by Gunther Volkswagen Daytona Beach shows that Mississippi families spend a festive 10+ hours together on holiday activities

Henry Fletcher is a man who works hard and in his own words, just does his job. And because of that, he was justifiably rewarded.

What a blessing that we live on the Gulf Coast and have such a wonderful abundance of seafood to choose from. I love boiled and fried shrimp, fish of all makes and models, raw oysters, fried and grilled, but my all-time favorite is crab cakes. 

Mississippi is known as The Hospitality State, so as a whole, we genuinely excel in being kind and generous.

Kindness should be given every day, not just during the holiday season. However, there are many opportunities during the holidays to reach out to those in need and, if nothing else, give our time.

The most magical time of year gives you the most magical event, The Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival.

As the sun sets, the magic of the holidays beams brightly on the MS Coast. Every evening, starting at 5:30pm and running through 10:30pm, from November 24 – December 31, 2023, over 1.5 million LED lights gleam across the 40-acre Jones Park in Gulfport Harbor.

he Annual Christmas Festival is returning to Canton, MS this year. “The City of Lights” is back and even brighter than ever before. Get ready to see the most beautiful, bright, and vibrant lights in the state of Mississippi. Along with that, activities for you and your family to enjoy throughout the holiday season! 

Celebrate the holiday season and ring in the new year with great music! There are plenty of performances hitting the…

On November 17, Pascagoula celebrated its recent designation as a World War II Heritage City in fine style. A gala event took place on Singing River Island, with hundreds gathering to commemorate this signal honor.

Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus, and he’s been coming to Lucedale since the town’s early days of existence!

The most joyful time of year, the holidays, can also be the most stressful. Especially for those hosting a dinner party or lodging out-of-town guest. With the array of food sensitivities and restrictive diets, home cooks can become overwhelmed when planning a menu.  You want guests’ time at your table too be memorable and not filled with anxiety about navigating their food intolerances or allergies. 

If you feel the same way as I do, I have a solution for you that will bring smiles on Christmas morning and help your community. The answer is simple and has become more popular lately—shopping locally. I

The Lewis Lights, located in Purvis,  are bringing light to south Mississippi for another holiday season in every possible way!

Esports is growing in popularity throughout The Magnolia State. Now a state-sanctioned sport in Mississippi, high school students can compete in state, regional and national championships. What are the opportunities like for high school student competitors? Well, they’re endless.

Alas! Holiday season is no longer upon us, friends. It is here. As the colors of the scenery, along with air change, our hearts may be filled with glee or melancholy (perhaps both).

Trailhead Bike and Bed is a hidden gem for anyone traveling through the northeast corner of Mississippi.  

Last Friday night, in the first round of the Mississippi high school football playoffs, Pascagoula beat Hattiesburg 7-6 in a tight, exciting defensive struggle in a chilly drizzle up in Forrest County.