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Mardi Gras is always a fun time for the whole family, and it is a much anticipated and exciting time for kids. At parades everywhere, the air is filled with the delightful shouts and laughter of excited kids. There’s nothing quite like catching those special beads, stuffed animals, moon pies, or other treasures that floats toss out to the eager, smiling faces of children along the parade route.

Historic Mineral Springs Park in Iuka has a history of healing…from its waters.

In the early 1800s, Chief Iuka of the Chickasaw had been suffering from chronic ailments for many years, his tribal healers unable to help him, when he heard of the magical healing waters. Carried by his followers to the springs, the chief drank the waters and quickly regained his health. He moved his family to the area and never left. His experience was well-known to people up and down the valley.