Browsing: Living

National Dairy Month is a time to honor hardworking dairy farmers and celebrate the nutritious milk and dairy foods they produce. Mississippi has about 48 working dairy farms with a typical dairy herd of about 150 milking cows. Mississippi’s top milk-producing counties are Copiah, Marion, and Walthall, and the total amount of milk produced in 2023 equaled 8.9 million gallons! And while dairy farmers are committed to making delicious and wholesome products, they’re also dedicated to creating a sustainable future. 

It has been said, and wisely so, that everyone needs a farmer every day, at least three times a day. To take that wisdom a step further, go ahead, and thank a farmer if you ate today.

Mississippi is no stranger to sweltering summer temperatures. It seems that each year brings temperatures that creep a bit higher than the previous year’s. Whether you spend most of your days indoors or outside, the impact of the heat will meet you wherever you are. Below are five ways to ensure you stay cool as the temperatures rise.

In this artsy coastal town, the familiar rumble of trains will soon carry a new significance. 

Trains that once transported cargo will begin carrying passengers again — something residents and local businesses hope will bring new life to the downtown economy. 

May is Older Americans Month. It’s an annual observance led by the Administration for Community Living (ACL) to acknowledge the contributions of older Americans, highlight aging trends, and reaffirm commitments to serving older adults. The 2025 theme, “Flip the Script on Aging,” focuses on transforming perceptions and approaches to aging.

Children need a way to fall in love with nature and they need places for this to happen. Current writing on child development explains and reinforces this need. The book “Last Child in the Woods” (2008) by Richard Louv is a good place to start. When children reach adulthood with a solid tie to the natural world – plants, forests, mammals, birds, beaches, rivers, and yes…dinosaurs and fossils – it will remain with them and provide happiness, a built-in prescription for stress, and a way to unclutter a mind that is constantly stimulated by computer screens, tablets, and cell phones. 

Brunch is nice. So are flowers. But according to thousands of moms, what they’d really love this Mother’s Day is a break – a proper “momcation.”

 Growing up, fishing was one of my favorite hobbies to do with my dad during the spring and summer months. Loading up our fishing gear on his grey Chevy Silverado, swinging by the bait shop, and coming home to clean and fry fish are reminders of simpler times and good, southern living. As the days stretch longer, and the temperatures start their rapid climb, there’s no better time to grab your fishing gear and head out for a day on the water. Mississippi offers no shortage of beautiful places to cast a line— whether you’re after a quiet afternoon or a cooler full of fresh catch. Here are five spots (plus a couple of bonus picks) worth visiting this spring and summer.

Every year for as long as I can recall, the iconic, world-renown Mississippi pottery studio located in the tiny town of Merigold, Mississippi hosts its long-awaited McCarty’s Seconds Sale – and this year’s sales event, held on Monday, April 28, was unprecedented in attendance, temperature – and fun.

I love reading and learning about the history of our nation, especially the history of my home state of Mississippi. From the moment I could read independently, history was (and probably always will be) my first love of learning. 

It’s “eggsactly” that time of year again –the time for all Mississippi children to grab their Easter baskets (and their favorite adults) and head out to their favorite Mississippi State Park.

Whatever you call them – crawfish, crayfish, crawdads, or mudbugs – those little freshwater crustaceans are some of the best-eatin’ Mississippi has to offer. And the Lucius family eats more than our fair share of this seasonal delicacy every year.

Easter in Mississippi isn’t just about chocolate bunnies and colorful eggs. Rather, it’s a season wrapped in tradition, faith, and Southern hospitality. From small-town churches to family kitchens, these customs continue to bring Mississippi communities together. As always, in the Magnolia State, we have our own unique twists to celebrating Easter. Here are five Easter traditions that make this holiday special in Mississippi .

Spring has sprung here in Mississippi, and for lots of people, that means it’s time to bring out the boats and get back out on the beautiful waterways of our state. But before you load up friends and family and head out to one of Mississippi’s lakes or rivers, make sure to brush up on those boater safety skills. 

It is official. Hubfest is on the horizon! In less than two weeks, Hattiesburg and the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) will host their first Eaglepalooza since 2019. This anticipated festival commenced nearly two decades ago. Since its founding, people from the Hattiesburg region and beyond have gathered for this annual event. Its grand reintroduction is bound to bring a huge crowd of visitors— from both near and far. 

March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day, a day of national celebration for the missionary who is credited with carrying Christianity to Ireland. It’s also the one day of the year when everything goes green, including clothing, beverages, food, and even the rivers in certain American cities.