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Kids Markets, a youth-run pop-up market that helps children operate small businesses, is looking to expand into southeast Mississippi and…

“But how did he know which way to go?”

I will never forget the Friday afternoon that one of my sweet elementary students raised his hand to ask this question. 

Visitors and locals alike looking for a historical journey and not simply a destination have a new option. A visit…

I am always eager to learn and share new insights about Mississippi, its people, its places, and especially its abundance of natural resources. That is my absolute favorite part of writing for Our Mississippi Home! 

Most folks who grew up in Mississippi visited a few creekbanks or ponds with a cane pole and a can of worms. I am no exception! Those childhood fishing days are some of the fondest memories of my life. 

By the time the hallway goes quiet, you know what kind of day it is.

Teachers are standing at their doors, offering last-minute smiles and soft encouragement. Pencils are freshly sharpened. Somewhere, a student is whispering, “I’m nervous,” and a teacher is answering, “You’re ready.” It’s testing season in Mississippi—and if you’ve ever been part of a school community, you can feel it the moment you walk in.

The Pine Hill Social is hosting a community flea market every Sunday in downtown Wiggins to bring the community together through the Pine Hill Association. 

There’s something about Easter morning in Mississippi that just feels different. The light comes in a little softer, the azaleas…

While honeybees are important for crops and as a food source for humans, native bees pollinate as much as 80% of many important crops and should be protected as well. Most people don’t realize that there are about 20,000 species of bees worldwide, and 90% of bees are solitary, meaning they don’t form hives or live communally. The bulk of what the general public has been taught about bees leaves out the majority of our native species, but one organization is trying to educate us properly and learn more about these buzzing creators.

From the dust of the riverside sawmills to highway and interstate traffic and life and industrial development along the shoreline, the 125-year history of Moss Point has been filled with natural and man-made events that has shaped the city and its people.

I am so excited! 

We put up our hummingbird feeder this week, after we read reports of several hummingbird sightings in North Mississippi. Honestly, there are not many things on earth that are quite as amazing as a tiny hummingbird. So, I can hardly wait to see the first one that visits our new little farmhouse here in Blue Springs, Mississippi. It will be a treasured memory for my husband and me.

Easter falls on the first weekend of April this year, on Sunday, April 5, 2026, to be exact. For many Mississippians, Easter is a time to gather with friends and families to celebrate the day with good food and family fun. 

Independence is crucial for fostering self-reliance, confidence, and personal growth in everyone. However, for those with disabilities, independence means autonomy, choice, and more control over one’s own life, rather than depending on others. When one is able to live more autonomously or complete more daily routines alone, it enhances mental health and strengthens emotional resilience. Furthermore, independence supports physical health and allows for personal fulfillment.

I was so happy, until…

A few weeks ago, I slipped on black ice and thought that was the end of my era in Boston. I sat on the top step and had a semi-midlife crisis as I reflected on the words I’d told my colleagues: “If I ever fall, I will have to go home.” I’d successfully convinced myself that I would not be able to live here if I fell. Why did I feel that way? Well, I assumed the absolute worst. Broken or fractured bones and absolute embarrassment. 

A new pet memorial in Shay Park is bringing together public art and a place for residents to remember beloved…

Stone County’s largest annual event, the Pine Hill Festival, will return to downtown Wiggins April 24-25.