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What is it like living in Mississippi? Explore where we live, work, and play!

“Stay out of that corn crib!” I can still hear my grandfather fussing at my sister and me as we giggled and conspired on how we would make our way back to the top of the corn crib and slide down again without incurring Papa’s wrath.

It is time to talk  about this year’s fashion trends. Fall is a great time to switch your wardrobe up a little. With that being said, let’s go over some of the top fashion predictions for this fall. 

Ocean Springs is a charming coastal town known for its vibrant arts scene and beautiful surroundings. Retirees can enjoy walking along the beach, exploring the local galleries and gardens, and participating in community events and festivals. The town’s active lifestyle and welcoming atmosphere make it a great place for retirees.

Catfish is a staple food in the Magnolia State. Nearly every city, big or small, has at least one restaurant that specializes in Southern fried catfish that many enjoy. So, what’s with our love for catfish? It appears that catfish and Mississippi go back a long time…

Can you believe that it’s time for high school football?

I, for one, cannot wait – even though I also know for a fact that I will be one of the loudest whiners at our opening jamboree of games on Friday, August 23 – if the weather is as hot as it usually is. 

It may be tempting to go out of state for a week to experience fall elsewhere. Maybe you’d like to go to Stowe, VT. I can’t say I blame you. It’s beautiful; however, Mississippi has plenty of beautiful, fun fall destinations that you don’t want to miss out on.

There are more than just fall festivals to see and do this autumn in the Magnolia State.

Fall foliage generally arrives in Mississippi a little later than most of the country, but it’s definitely worth the wait. The Magnolia State is home to brilliant colors of fierce reds, stunning oranges, rustic browns, and electrifying yellows during the fall months with October and November being the stars.

The late Bernard Coffindaffer spent millions leaving his mark.

Crosses of Mercy stand along numerous roadways reminding us of Jesus’ death and of Coffindaffer’s evangelism. Clusters of three crosses, two painted heavenly blue flanking a center one painted Jerusalem gold, are scattered in 29 states, the District of Columbia, Zambia and the Philippines.

Nothing quite lets you know that you are in Mississippi like the gas stations. When you travel out of state and return to Mississippi, the bevy of gas stations you see as you cruise through the rural countryside are one of the most popular, yet gentle, reminders that you’ve made it home.