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Douglas, also known as Old Douglas, was a dromedary (one hump) camel, who was part of the 43rd Mississippi Infantry, Company A, nicknamed The Camel Regiment. His grave marker is among the 5,000 markers for Confederate soldiers in the Soldier’s Rest section of Cedar Hill Cemetery in Vicksburg, Miss.

Alright, parents! School is about to be out for the summer, which means that somewhere in this glorious, sun-drenched state, a precious Mississippi child will soon be the first to utter those dreaded words: “I’m bored!”

Nothing beats an old 1960s sitcom; one of my personal preferences is Green Acres. My favorite character is the Hooterville…

The Magnolia State is known for its elegant antebellum homes with displays of lavish pre-Civil War wealth, but none is…

Our local chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Declaration of Independence Chapter, recently…

Mississippi is often tied to incredibly talented musicians, writers, and athletes. However, did you know that the first female U.S.…

Step back in time with an authentic reproduction of Christopher Columbus’ ship the Pinta that’s currently docked and open for…

The charming Duff Green Mansion in Vicksburg has an elaborately detailed history. The home was built in 1856 by a…

If you live anywhere in the Magnolia State, chances are you know, or have at least met, Ray Bellande. He…

With the weather heating up once again, the Ship Island Ferry has started running day trips every week Wednesday through…

Railroads have a storied history within the Magnolia State, and their legacy is forever intertwined in the formation and development…

When an older person dies a library burns down. I’m unsure who coined that phrase; however, I vividly remember the…

have been a correspondent for 20 years. I wrote for The Mississippi Press from 2003-2015. After writing for another forum for about three years, I joined the Our Mississippi Home family in 2018.

Sculptor Thomas Jay Warren has spent the balance of his career casting striking images of historical figures that captivate the…

You never know what a local column and the power of the internet might do. Back in July of 2020,…

Could the fabled and fickle Isle of Caprice, also known as the Monte Carlo of the South, be ready to…