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What better place to host a giant literary lawn party than Mississippi? The Magnolia State is known to produce some of the greatest writers of all time, and this beloved annual event brings readers and writers together from all over the state and the nation. 

On Saturday, August 19, the Mississippi Book Festival will again be held in Jackson, on the State Capitol Building grounds, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. 

Mississippi has produced many incredible athletes. As seasons come and go, there is certainly not a shortage of athletic talent and ability at The Magnolia State. One that certainly stands out is Jackson Prep pitcher Konnor Griffin.

Employees at Chevron Pascagoula Refinery recently supported a My BELONGings donation drive that helped CASA of Southeast Mississippi. Chevron filled dozens of duffel bags with essentials and comfort items so children entering the foster care system had something to call their own.

For hundreds of years here in Pascagoula, paddleboarding was the preferred means of transportation.

Two childhood friends from Jackson, MS, set out to make grammar make sense for students of all ages with their “portable secret weapon,” Pocket Grammar.

The Commodores came out of Alabama over fifty years ago and the beloved band is returning to the South for…

The city of Eupora is preparing to bring the first ever Chainsaws and Arts Festival to the region for the weekend of August 9 – 12.

Paula Woodside just knew creating a wildlife sanctuary for orphaned raccoons was her calling, so she started the nonprofit facility Woodside Wildlife Rescue in 2019.

While it’s still scorching hot outside, we have officially reached the Sunday of summer with the beginning of August. Try…

Art certainly is everywhere in Mississippi, and that fact is made abundantly clear through the many beautiful and breathtaking public art that can be experienced through some of the most prominent art walks in the state.

BoHo Social House Wine and Cheese describes itself as “a wine and cheese social area with a light menu,” and it’s a good description. It goes on to say its “A trendy wine bar located in downtown Biloxi offering wine, bubbly flights, made to order charcuterie, small plates and daily specials.” This is a much more descriptive image of this lovely little place, and every word rings true.

As Summer winds down, people want to fit in one more trip or adventure. Whether it’s a weekend trip in The ‘Sip or a day outing, there is plenty to do in Hattiesburg. So much so that you can now get a Hattiesburg Passport!

As summer temperatures continue to rise in Mississippi, so does anticipation for the opening of the Hattiesburg Zoo’s newest exhibit.…

Davis Bayou Gulf Islands National Seashore Park in Ocean Springs is now offering two new programs to get you outdoors…

The ever-smiling and always-friendly Frank Shockley has spent more than half of his life working for the city of Ocean Springs…

Congratulations to New Albany’s Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County (BMH-UC) for being named Mississippi’s 2023 Most Socially Responsible Hospital.