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The ever-popular Dave Matthews Band is hitting the road once more this year, and Mississippi will once again get a…

It’s a wacky fundraiser for an important cause and there’s only one way to get the “Coastal Stag” edition golf…

There’s only one place to see a kaleidoscope of colors in bloom and learn more about growing elusive orchids from…

It’s the time of year when cooks begin thinking of cold-weather dishes like hot gumbo over rice. I must confess…

The Mardi Gras season is well upon us, and if you haven’t started getting ready for the Carnival season, there’s…

Our coastal tidal marshes are home to many interesting aquatic creatures, including a number of small fishes, collectively known as…

Widespread Panic, one of the most popular jam bands in the world, is celebrating Memorial Day in Mississippi. The Athens,…

Much makes Wayne Lee’s Grocery and Market unique from its radio commercials to the story behind the store. Its comical…

Mardi Gras is a Christian holiday that is celebrated in many countries around the world! Mardi Gras is connected to…

Back in early December, just when the holidays were beginning to consume most of our thoughts, a very important moment…

One of the best-selling music duos of all time, Brooks and Dunn, recently announced their return to the road with…

It seems like these days there’s a social media campaign for just about everything, but there’s not a more touching…

Life is about to get a little more hectic for April Chewning. As the city of Ocean Springs camp and…

It’s never too late to garner an education. For Lonnie Webb Allen, that meant time spent on the Delta State…

Historic Mineral Springs Park in Iuka has a history of healing…from its waters.

In the early 1800s, Chief Iuka of the Chickasaw had been suffering from chronic ailments for many years, his tribal healers unable to help him, when he heard of the magical healing waters. Carried by his followers to the springs, the chief drank the waters and quickly regained his health. He moved his family to the area and never left. His experience was well-known to people up and down the valley.

Mardi Gras season is in full swing and one catchy phrase you’ll traditionally hear during this time is laissez les bon temps rouler! Simply put, it means “let the good times roll.”

And that’s definitely what Mardi Gras is about. But what are some other Mardi Gras traditions? Here’s a list of the top Mardi Gras traditions and a brief history about them.