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10 Things You Didn’t Know About The Mississippi Gulf Coast

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2 years ago

February 20, 2024

ourmshome.com – Meredith Biesinger – 2024-02-20 20:19:50

SUMMARY: The Mississippi Gulf Coast, a hidden gem praised by Forbes, boasts 62 miles of coastline, including 26 miles of beaches, making it a gorgeous vacation spot. It’s a haven for dolphin spotting with the Mississippi Sound hosting a significant bottlenose dolphin population. The region is not only home to Mississippi’s first craft brewery, Lazy Magnolia, but also harbors a lost city, the Isle of Caprice, and the ancient Friendship Oak at the University of Southern Mississippi’s Long Beach campus. The Gulf Coast is crucial for the U.S. oyster and shrimp industry and offers 210 sunny days annually for outdoor activities. It’s a prime location for bird watching and has intriguing lore, including the Phantom Barber of Pascagoula. Additionally, the Biloxi Lighthouse stands as a historical beacon, almost two centuries old with a tradition of female light-keepers.

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Curtains Up: Theatre MSU Unveils Season of Classics, Musicals

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September 18, 2025

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ourmshome.com – Mississippi State – 2025-09-18 11:46:00

SUMMARY: Mississippi State University’s Theatre MSU opens its 2025-2026 season with a lively adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s “The Jungle Book” from Sept. 24-26, featuring puppetry and music. School shows are at McComas Hall, with an evening community performance Sept. 26. The season also includes a comedic take on “Night of the Living Dead” with a special Halloween midnight show, Feb. 18-22’s adaptation of Ray Bradbury’s “Fahrenheit 451,” and the Tony-winning musical “Sweeney Todd” in April, presented with the MSU Department of Music. Tonya Hays highlights the season’s goal to entertain, inspire, and engage the community.

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The Sound of the South: Mississippi’s Songbook

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September 17, 2025

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ourmshome.com – Meredith Biesinger – 2025-09-17 14:49:00

SUMMARY: Mississippi is central to America’s musical heritage, originating the blues and shaping gospel, soul, country, rock, and hip-hop. Legends like Robert Johnson, B.B. King, Faith Hill, and contemporary artists reflect Mississippi’s influence across genres. Songs inspired by the state explore its towns, people, struggles, and the Mississippi River, celebrating its rich and complex history. From Delta blues classics to Southern rock, country, pop, and rap, Mississippi remains the heartbeat of American music. The state is rightly known as “The Birthplace of America’s Music,” with hundreds of songs echoing its enduring cultural and musical legacy.

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A Sanctuary in Goodman: The Magic of the Public Library

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September 16, 2025

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ourmshome.com – Chelsey George – 2025-09-16 14:00:00

SUMMARY: In Goodman, Mississippi, the small library housed in a former church transformed under Rachel Floyd’s leadership since 2021. Despite the town’s high poverty and limited opportunities, the library has become a vibrant sanctuary for children. Its unique features, like a spiral staircase leading to a kids’ area and displays of local art, create a welcoming, lively environment. Rachel’s dedication to diverse programs—storytimes, crafts, STEAM clubs—boosted book checkouts from 83 to 823 over three years. More than a library, it is a community hub where children feel valued, inspired, and free to explore, learn, and grow.

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