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School is officially out, and summer break has arrived. In usual fashion, camp season has begun. Mississippi has a variety of specialty camps for youth—ranging from fine arts to STEM‑centered programs. Business owner Jennifer Clark has created a one‑stop shop for parents called the Pine Belt Kids Central—a database packed with valuable information on how to involve your children in statewide activities. Below are three summer camps pulled straight from this resource that will help brighten your children’s summer.

But for those who have not found time or opportunity to fish with the children they love, the Mississippi Department of wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) offers an entire slate of youth fishing rodeos for the kids in our state.

Yep, I am head over heels in love with The Local Lemon, based out of Saltillo, Mississippi.

Now, I am fully aware that there are other new-fangled drink options, but nothing says “summertime” quite like a big ol’ glass of freshly squeezed lemonade. And I got my first taste of “summertime” this past week when The Local Lemon pulled into the Cadence Bank Arena to offer participants at the AFA Activate Summit some afternoon refreshments.

f your state had to be summed up by just one town – its accent, its quirks, its food, its humor, the very way it moves – where would you point? Not the capital. Not the biggest city. But the place that locals say feels like us.

It’s funny how life sometimes gives us precisely what we didn’t know we needed. For Kelsey Keel, PhD, MPH, that gift came during the stillness of the 2020 pandemic. With her professional world on pause and her personal life centered around two young children, something unexpected happened—she slowed down, looked around, and truly saw her neighborhood.

Pete Taggard never expected skateboarding to save his life.  But when a doctor warned that Type 2 Diabetes was threatening…

Swimming is a popular and beneficial activity for the summer. It’s a great way to beat the heat, stay active, and enjoy the outdoors. Swimming offers numerous health benefits, including improved cardiovascular fitness, increased muscle strength, and enhanced flexibility, as well as a refreshing way to spend time with family and friends. It is also a growing competitive sport in Mississippi for student-athletes of all ages. 

I love learning something new about our state, be it historical facts, economic stats, or even interesting particulars about Mississippians. I just love learning all things Mississippi. So, it is no wonder that Satartia, Mississippi, grabbed my attention today, as I learned quite a few interesting specifics about this little town.

Without going into her inappropriate discourse on dog pounds and beauty pageants, I do believe that Suzanne Sugarbaker had one thing totally correct: “You will never see a homely Miss Mississippi.”

Tucked into the gentle hills of north Mississippi, just a stone’s throw south of Oxford, you’ll find a place that doesn’t try to be flashy—it simply is what it is: charming, creative, and rich in heart. Welcome to Water Valley.

Fairs are not only fun. They evoke feelings of nostalgia. For many of us, some of our favorite memories are from the fair. Thankfully, fairs are not a thing of the old times. They are still alive and well— thriving and flourishing, even. The Neshoba County Fair is one of Mississippi’s most anticipated fairs. 

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) revealed some exciting news recently, especially for resident artists: To help launch the 2026 Mississippi Spring Turkey Season, the MDWFP is creating the first-ever Mississippi Wild Turkey Stamp. 

Pucker up, Mississippi, because it’s time for the 6th Annual Mississippi Pickle Fest 2025.

There’s something about baseball in Mississippi that just feels different — maybe it’s the way the game slows down time on a warm summer evening, or perhaps it’s the sound of cleats on red clay and the low hum of a hometown crowd. Whatever it is, baseball isn’t just a sport here. It’s a tradition that’s been passed down, inning by inning, for over a century.

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.