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Their love of all things nostalgic has led them to host the Old School Festival, sponsored by Osprey and C-Spire. On March 9, Erin and Ben Napier will be hosting workshops on the simple pleasures of life and teaching invaluable skills while the children get a chance to interact with one another without a phone or digital device in their hands.

Spring break seasons here, and hundreds (possibly thousands) of Mississippians will be looking for the perfect place to have their spring break staycation. Luckily, you don’t have to leave the state to experience a fun, memorable staycation. Keep reading for some of the top places in Mississippi to staycation for spring break this year! 

Spring is right around the corner! Not only does that mean more sunshine, it means an abundance of fresh and nutritious veggies! When I think of spring-time, one word comes to mind……green

That’s one of many reasons why I love writing for Our Mississippi Home (OMH). We offer our readers an extensive, well-rounded collection of news and information about real people and places from all over the Hospitality State. 

In 2012, Bryan moved to Mississippi and became an ASL instructor at Ole Miss with only 19 students. Today, Ole Miss offers a new ASL interpreting minor, and Bryan is one of four faculty teaching over 450 students.

The 8th annual Renaissance Fest will be presiding at the Hattiesburg Zoo on Feb. 24-25. The royal festival is exciting as it marks the beginning of the Spring season for the Hattiesburg Zoo and the Hub City. The weekend will be filled with events, harkening back to the Renaissance era, with something for everyone in the family to enjoy.

Mississippi is truly one of the most beautiful and unique places in the United States. Sometimes, we may forget how much this state has to offer and how many amazing, famous people are from here.

“Excellence, discipline, grit, integrity, and teamwork” are personal values which Assistant Superintendent Dr. Michael Eubanks has built his life around and will be bringing with him to his upcoming position as Superintendent of the Laurel School District.

Have you considered living downtown? If not, you should take another look! The Howard Ave corridor is continuing to evolve into an even more vibrant community with new restaurants, bars, shops, and living spaces emerging daily.

There’s no doubt that Mississippi is full of incredible gems, beautiful stories, and a rich history. One of the lesser talked about gems in our state is the Rosalie Mansion. 

On February 14, 2024, the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) and the Mississippi Association of Coaches (MAC) formally announced the male and female athletes who were chosen as winners of this year’s C Spire Mr. and Miss Basketball awards. 

Love is certainly in the air this Valentine’s Day, and Millsaps College is no exception. There are some MAJOR romances (pun intended) at the private liberal arts college in historic Jackson.

The 84th Coronation Ceremony of Jackson County was presented by the Young Men’s Business Club of Moss Point on Friday, February 9, at the B.E. “Mac” McGinty Civic Center in Pascagoula.

As we honor Valentine’s Day this week it is fitting that you know Lucedale is the City of Love. Yep, read on. Lucedale was a destination wedding venue long before the term became part of today’s pop culture.

Did you know that February 14th is National Donor Day? While this day may be overlooked by the Valentine’s Day celebrations and festivities, National Donor Day is an important day for us all, especially for those whose lives have been impacted by organ donors. 

When Dixie Wilkerson found a hand-hewn wooden shingle labeled “George County Library”, she knew the rumor must have some truth to it.
Mrs. Wilkerson and her husband, Bill, live in a circa 1914 house whose study is lined with floor to ceiling bookshelves. Descendents of the home’s original owner claim the shelves once stored books that were loaned to the public making it possibly the county’s first library of sorts.