Browsing: Living

What a treat it is whenever you get to watch a hummingbird. The smallest migrant bird travels through the Mississippi…

Whether your favorite team is Ole Miss, USM, William Carey, Jones County Community College, Pearl River Community College, Mississippi State, or another one of the accredited schools in our state, you want to make sure you can find something that represents your favorite Mississippi team this season.

“Never forget” is a term that is often said when referencing the tragic events of September 11, 2001. Tupelo Fire Department ensures that no one will ever forget the great sacrifice, heroism, and emotions that took place that day through its annual Tupelo 9/11 Stair Climb.

Who says you have to leave Mississippi to enjoy a vacation? Our great state is full of fun spots where you can enjoy a nice, relaxing getaway.

Although it doesn’t feel like fall in Mississippi right now—more like we are walking on the sun’s surface- despite our legendary Southern heat, football is back on the gridiron.

I’m sure fall is on all of our minds, as Mississippians, amid several 100+ degree days, but do not fret. Cooler weather is way closer than you may imagine, and we are getting ready for all of the best fall fashion choices so we can be warm, comfy, and en vogue. 

The state of Mississippi has so much to offer, from its beautiful landscapes, unmatched hospitality, and so much more. Still, one of the Magnolia State’s most impressive attributes is its remarkable history.

Home to more than 81,000 citizens, Hattiesburg is a city that has seen tremendous growth over the last decade.

Stories abound from locals who travel to George County’s famous artesian well in the Basin Community to sip its pure and refreshing water and fill a few jugs to carry home. Yet, this particular story would be grossly incomplete if it didn’t mention a Fairley or two.

Field Day is not just a fun day for kids. Not in Mississippi.

In fact, the Mississippi State University Extension Service offers two Field Day agricultural learning adventures for Mississippians of all ages. 

There’s nothing as wonderful in the Summer as fresh fruits and vegetables straight from the garden. Here’s your guide to Mississippi’s farmer’s markets.

What better place to host a giant literary lawn party than Mississippi? The Magnolia State is known to produce some of the greatest writers of all time, and this beloved annual event brings readers and writers together from all over the state and the nation. 

On Saturday, August 19, the Mississippi Book Festival will again be held in Jackson, on the State Capitol Building grounds, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. 

The city of Eupora is preparing to bring the first ever Chainsaws and Arts Festival to the region for the weekend of August 9 – 12.

While it’s still scorching hot outside, we have officially reached the Sunday of summer with the beginning of August. Try…

As summer temperatures continue to rise in Mississippi, so does anticipation for the opening of the Hattiesburg Zoo’s newest exhibit.…

Davis Bayou Gulf Islands National Seashore Park in Ocean Springs is now offering two new programs to get you outdoors…