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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.

As you enter the downtown area of Plantersville, Mississippi, you will notice a charming, local grocery store. This store stands out with inviting cafe lights on the front porch and a sign that reads “Better Buy.” Better Buy is a discount grocery and variety store known for its discounted grocery prices and unparalleled hospitality, making it a favorite among locals.

Smokey Bear turns 80 this week, and I think it’s pretty cool that George County’s famous magnolia was carved into his image for display.

While living in New Orleans, London met Scott Hoverman, owner of 3 Alarm Comics in Ocean Springs. Hoverman invited London to come and sign autographs as a celebrity guest, introducing him to Mississippi. “I fell in love with Ocean Springs,” shared London. “It is truly a magical little place. So beautiful.” At that time, London’s family was expecting. “We were about to have a baby, and New Orleans didn’t feel like the place we truly wanted to be,” shared London. “So the Universe brought us here.” 

Books and ballads have been written about a legendary outlaw whose first arrest was in Lucedale. Kinnie Wagner landed in the George County jail in October 1924 on a theft charge.

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.

For years, Hattiesburg has been shrouded in the mystery of the ‘Underground Pizza Guy,’ a figure that has piqued the curiosity of many.

Natchez is the birthplace of Mississippi. As the oldest city in the Magnolia State, visitors can feel its history as they walk around its storied streets with the Mighty Mississippi River as a scenic backdrop.

Tupelo, Mississippi, the hometown of Elvis Presley, is the perfect weekend getaway! Nestled up in the northeastern part of the state, Tupelo is the only city in the southern United States to be named an “All America City.” Not once, but five times! With good reason too! Check out the top ten things to do in Tupelo, and see why Southern Living selected it as Mississippi’s town for “The South’s Most Storied Streets.”

The Horn and Clark families in coastal Mississippi and Alabama have long been synonymous with the seafood industry. Back on May 4, Ralph Horn, the late patriarch of that family, plus Clark Seafood as a business, were both inducted into the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum Heritage Hall of Fame at the museum’s popular Biloxi facility.

Christian singer Zach Williams is currently on his “A Hundred Highways” tour, and he will be making a stop, right here, in the Magnolia State

The Crystal Grill, a nearly century-old Delta restaurant, recently announced the closure of its doors this month, marking the end of…

Alright, Mississippi Braves fans, you absolutely don’t want to miss out on all the summertime baseball fun scheduled for this week, July 9-14, at Trustmark Park, located at 1 Braves Boulevard in Pearl, Mississippi.

The Mississippi Gulf Coast is full of beauty, culture, history, and so much more! We’re pretty proud of our scenic views and delicious seafood around here. With 62 miles of coastline and 26 miles of beaches, no wonder Mississippi’s Gulf Coast has been named one of the Best Kept Vacation Secrets by Forbes.

Boaters or folks strolling along the banks of the Pascagoula River on late summer evenings sometimes hear melodious humming. They hear the river singing. They hear the Singing River.

In reference to Mississippi’s John C. Stennis Space Center, it has been said that “You cannot go to the m” without first stopping in Mississippi.” Mississippi has been “at the forefront of numerous significant achievements, paving the way for progress in various fields. Here are 12 remarkable facts about The Magnolia State that you may not be aware of: