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Everyone has that go-to holiday drink, but it’s always nice to broaden your horizon and try something new this Christmas…

Although this month-long series of Christmas festivities started last month (November), it is still going strong. Join Natchez, MS for their annual “Christmas in Natchez” celebration. This event is a great way to bring in and celebrate the holiday season with other people in the Natchez community and state of Mississippi. 

What Can You Do for Christmas in Mississippi? 

When we think about Christmas, we may think of trees holding pounds of sparkling snow and diving into it to create a celebratory snow angel.

A recent survey by Gunther Volkswagen Daytona Beach shows that Mississippi families spend a festive 10+ hours together on holiday activities

What a blessing that we live on the Gulf Coast and have such a wonderful abundance of seafood to choose from. I love boiled and fried shrimp, fish of all makes and models, raw oysters, fried and grilled, but my all-time favorite is crab cakes. 

he Annual Christmas Festival is returning to Canton, MS this year. “The City of Lights” is back and even brighter than ever before. Get ready to see the most beautiful, bright, and vibrant lights in the state of Mississippi. Along with that, activities for you and your family to enjoy throughout the holiday season! 

Celebrate the holiday season and ring in the new year with great music! There are plenty of performances hitting the…

On November 17, Pascagoula celebrated its recent designation as a World War II Heritage City in fine style. A gala event took place on Singing River Island, with hundreds gathering to commemorate this signal honor.

The most joyful time of year, the holidays, can also be the most stressful. Especially for those hosting a dinner party or lodging out-of-town guest. With the array of food sensitivities and restrictive diets, home cooks can become overwhelmed when planning a menu.  You want guests’ time at your table too be memorable and not filled with anxiety about navigating their food intolerances or allergies. 

Esports is growing in popularity throughout The Magnolia State. Now a state-sanctioned sport in Mississippi, high school students can compete in state, regional and national championships. What are the opportunities like for high school student competitors? Well, they’re endless.

Trailhead Bike and Bed is a hidden gem for anyone traveling through the northeast corner of Mississippi.  

The 3rd Annual Bigfoot Birthday Bash is taking place in Natchez this weekend, November 17-18.

Bigfoot is coming! To Natchez that is, and you’re invited to come celebrate the creature’s birthday. 

Andrew L. Pickens, Sr. is a retired U.S. Army veteran with 25 years of service.

He was raised in the small town of Cordele, GA, and enlisted in the Army in Georgia. After basic training at Fort Jackson, SC, and advanced individual training in Supply at Fort Lee, VA, he reported to his first duty station at Fort Campbell, KY. 

Most educators agree that teaching is more than just a career choice; it’s a calling. This couldn’t be more true for Louise Smith, Mississippi Teacher of the Year, now among five educators who will be presented with the Horace Mann Award for Teaching Excellence in May of 2024. The Horace Mann Award is one of public education’s top honors.

Mississippi is home to many military heroes, but Tupelo resident Colonel Carlyle “Smitty” Harris is one of the state’s finest. 

Thanksgiving is all about reflection, time with loved ones, and food. A newer tradition and spin-off of the traditional Thanksgiving celebration is called Friendsgiving. Friendsgiving is exactly what it sounds like— Thanksgiving, but with your friends!