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Little “q” Ranch Quail Hunting Preserve is definitely a Mississippi gem, a great place to enjoy some of Mississippi’s oldest outdoor traditions. 

A couple of years ago (well, November of 2022, to be exact), I wrote a column about Martin Hegwood winning the Faulkner Award for his then unpublished novel, Memphis. The Faulkner is one of the most prestigious and highly contested writing competitions in the United States, so that accomplishment made us all “Pascagoula Proud” of our native son.

Hope Unbridled Equestrian Program in Tupelo, Mississippi, aims to bring therapeutic equine programs to differently abled individuals by providing individualized equine and therapeutic riding activities. Founder and director Sherry Jenkins advocates for the benefits of therapeutic equine programs because they have helped her daughter and family the most. 

So, if you are currently like me, and the indoor boredom has settled in right beside these frigid temperatures, then my go-to solution is and always will be a good, good book. Nothing beats back boredom like reading. 

Mardi Gras parades and celebrations are about to begin in the Magnolia State, uniting Mississippians from all corners of the state. Although Mardi Gras is traditionally more recognized in the southern part of the state, Mississippians will be excited to see some celebrations scheduled in North Mississippi, too. From the beautiful Mississippi Gulf Coast to Olde Town Olive Branch and many towns in between, Mississippi is ready to “Laissez les bons temps rouler!”

Over the past two years, a nature-based park arose in the City of Moss Point. The recipe for how the park was built is a story of the people of the community – a mixture of young and old, who got their hands dirty. Contractors built the larger elements (parking, fence, pier), but volunteers did the rest.  

IT IS COLD!  

And let me state upfront that this Mississippi girl is very unhappy with the current temperatures.

With only a day to spare before 2025 begins, everyone is expected to start preparing to welcome in the new year. There are many different ways to bring in the upcoming year; however, Mississippians have traditions that are quite unique. Here are five ways Mississippi welcomes the new year!

Food is such an integral part of southern culture, and New Year’s Day is no different. One of my clearest…

Christmas has passed, and we have less than a week left before we take on a new year. Sometimes, those few days between Christmas and the New Year can be slightly (or very much so) confusing and can feel blurry.

I would imagine that quite a few Mississippians have already dismantled the Christmas tree and put away all the lights and ornaments until the holiday season of 2025.

Thanksgiving has passed, and we are officially in the Christmas season. With Christmas being next week, there are many events occurring throughout the state to celebrate this holiday. Whether you enjoy going out to enjoy the holiday season amongst others or if you prefer spending it alone, there are plenty of activities to participate in that will get you in the Christmas spirit. 

A strategic collaboration between Nancy Link and Mississippi State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) will facilitate the construction of a state-of-the-art research facility and the recruitment of top faculty to advance pioneering research in the prevention and treatment of laminitis, a painful hoof disease that can lead to euthanasia for affected horses.

Redbirds, also known as northern cardinals, are often seen in backyards throughout Mississippi and many other states this time of year. They’re also known as the “Christmas bird” and appear on holiday cards, ornaments, and decor throughout the holiday season.

We may not think of plants when we think about Christmas time; however, there are many plants that thrive in the winter months. In addition to the beloved, quintessential marker of Christmas— the Christmas tree— there are several varieties of plants to choose from.

Fifty years ago, the idea for a rose garden on The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) Hattiesburg campus took root through the efforts of local devotees of the internationally beloved flower and support of the university’s then president, Dr. William McCain.