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More and more each day, Mississippians are heading outdoors to enjoy our state’s gorgeous, warmer weather. 

And as we rush headlong into May, the school year is quickly drawing closer to an end. For my grandkids, that will mean as much swimming as they can possibly shove into their summer break.

“It’s not a day. It’s a movement.” The very first Earth Day was organized and held on April 22, 1970. Since that monumental day, EARTHDAY.ORG, the founders of developing a day to help protect the Earth and its inhabitants, has mobilized over 1 billion people each year on Earth Day and every single day to protect the planet. Since 1970, Earth Day has evolved into “the largest civic event on Earth, activating billions across 192 countries to safeguard our planet and fight for a brighter future.”

The Garden Guru will return to Lucedale on May 4 and promises to be both entertaining and informative. This guru, Felder Rushing, is a guy who begs you to get dirty.

ids need Kiwanis, and George County kids are lucky to have a thriving Kiwanis Club.
Lucedale Kiwanis Club celebrated its 25th anniversary this spring. The Lucedale chapter formed in 1999. Coe-Alice Sturgis is the only remaining active charter member of the group of 20-plus founders.

I absolutely love the Facebook page and the website for the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP). Both resources offer outdoor enthusiasts in our great state a plethora of information, along with an ongoing calendar of upcoming activities.  

Farmers’ markets provide a venue for communities to socialize, revitalize downtown districts, and help educate people to make informed food…

Biloxi offers something for everyone! So, whether you’re an art lover, a history buff, a foodie, or an outdoor enthusiast, Biloxi invites you to indulge in its unique charms and create unforgettable memories.

The blooming azaleas, flowering dogwoods, and the beautiful colors of Spring are just the first indicators that Easter is quickly approaching. This holy holiday is a time of renewal for all Christians and is filled with an abundance of traditions—some are beloved events that families look forward to every year. 

Spring is right around the corner, and it is time to spruce up our homes by redecorating. I don’t know about you guys, but I absolutely loved decorating, and this year there are some pretty cool trends to make your home the most perfect place ever! Keep reading to see what these trends are. 

Spring is officially here, and you might be looking to spruce up your home with a fresh new vibe for the warmer, sunny weather. Or maybe you’re trying to renovate your house to put it on the market for sale. Here are several new trends on the rise this spring.

Downtown Biloxi is not only experiencing economic growth with new small businesses and housing emerging daily, but it is also expanding its recreational opportunities, providing ways to RAISE YOUR PULSE in the neighborhood.

March has rolled in and already made itself at home, bringing lots of fun, excitement, and plenty of shenanigans just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. If you’re feeling the withdrawals from all the Mardi Gras fun, you’re in luck because this weekend, the leprechauns and St. Patrick himself are bringing plenty of mischief and mayhem to the Gulf Coast. As always, we are you guide to  all the activities happening on the Mississippi Gulf Coast this weekend.

The Hunt Club campus of Venture Church was the place to be Thursday as more than 200 volunteers showed up to fight hunger in Mississippi. They came for the third annual March of the Mayors in support of Extra Table, a Hattiesburg non-profit organization dedicated to feeding hungry families in Mississippi. 

Cross your fingers and hold your breath because it looks like Spring may have actually “sprung” here in Mississippi.

Looking to downsize? Some states are more ideal for a tiny house than others. The verdict: Mississippi is the No.…

To help make your plans for the next couple of months, here are a few of the top Spring Festivals in Mississippi. Get out your calendar now and mark down these important dates for some festival fun that you do not want to miss.