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Thanksgiving is one of the most anticipated times of the year. People have all already started to plan what they’re going to cook and have secured travel arrangements. Some people are already thinking about their Thanksgiving outfits. If you are looking forward to getting ready for your Mississippi Thanksgiving, make sure you follow these five tips.

For the past 51 years, Vardaman, Mississippi, has celebrated its annual Sweet Potato Festival with a time of food, fun, and fellowship. But it’s so much more than that. 

Mississippi is filled with entrepreneurs, men and women who see a need and diligently work to fulfill that need with innovative products and services. Many of these Mississippians think outside the box and look for pragmatic solutions to real-life problems – solutions that are not only effective but affordable and desirable as well. 

Clarksdale, famous for its connection to the Delta blues and the Devil’s Crossroads, offers a Halloween experience that blends spooky Southern legends with eerie ghost tours. The town’s haunted history and musical heritage add a unique twist to its Halloween celebrations.

Oftentimes, the changing of seasons may evoke feelings of sadness and anxiety. As the sun sets earlier in the day and the temperatures cool down, many people tend to start spending more time inside and not getting as much natural vitamin D as they should.

Hattiesburg is never short on things to do and places to go. With its booming economy and the reviving of downtown Hattiesburg, you will never run out of activities to participate in this fall. If you live in Hattiesburg and are looking for something to do this fall, here are five simple, but sublime activities. 

Downtown Moss Point is yet again decorated to celebrate the fall season and continue a tradition that is now 31 years old – Fall de Rah. Begun in 2003 to engage residents and visitors to the River City, this annual event continues to draw people of all ages to enjoy the decorations spread across public and private locations throughout downtown.

LuvLink conducted a survey of 3,000 seasoned travelers to find out where in the U.S. they encountered the most kind-hearted and helpful locals. From this data, they compiled a list of the top 150 places known for their hospitality and genuine human connection. The top 10 are listed below, and Jackson, MS ranks #2!

This weekend ushers in the 104th annual South Mississippi Fair, which will continue from October 18-26 at the South Mississippi Fairgrounds in Laurel, Mississippi.

A lock of Frederick Douglass’s hair and photographs taken during the funeral procession of Ulysses S. Grant are part of a collection that spans the Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library at Mississippi State University.

Although pumpkin patches are usually associated with fun for children, adults can reap the rewards of fun, as well. Pumpkins are a symbol of the quintessential American fall. Connecting with nature and supporting your local community are only a couple of positive aspects about pumpkin farms.

Countless events are going on this month to celebrate Halloween. Maybe, you’d rather keep the festivities at home, and that’s ok!

One of the most common misconceptions about Mississippi is that there is very little to do here. Perhaps, our familiarity with this incredible state has caused us to be a bit blinded by how much we actually have to partake in here. No matter if it’s a seasonal event or a place you can frequent year round, Mississippi is full of different areas to explore. Here are some highlights of the state to add to your bucket list— Mississippi style!

Yep, we Mississippians love us some mud – maybe because our lives are so entwined with the muddy Mississippi River and all its tributaries that flow through our state. 

World-renowned as the “Birthplace of America’s Music,” Mississippi has literally shaped the course of modern music with its contributions to blues, jazz, rock, country, and gospel.

Cruisin’ the Coast … just the title of this iconic Mississippi car show sounds exciting. But the name does not do the actual experience justice. Honestly, it should be a bucket-list event for all Mississippians.