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Extra Table Filled More than 2,200 Boxes for Hungry Mississippians at March of the Mayors in Hattiesburg

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ourmshome.com – Stan Caldwell – 2024-03-08 19:01:33

SUMMARY: Over 200 volunteers gathered at Venture Church’s Hunt Club campus in Hattiesburg for the third annual March of the Mayors, supporting Extra Table, a nonprofit fighting hunger in Mississippi. Participants packed over 2,200 food boxes for around 65 charities statewide. Extra Table, founded by restauranteur Robert St. John in 2009, has expanded its reach significantly, with this year’s event signaling growth into 51 cities across Mississippi, including new additions in the Delta and northern regions. Volunteers from various sectors, including college students and football players, participated in assembly-line fashion to efficiently prepare boxes for distribution, demonstrating widespread community support and the essential role of volunteers in addressing food insecurity and hunger in the state.

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Porch Lights and Lightning Bugs: An August Evening in Mississippi

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ourmshome.com – Meredith Biesinger – 2025-08-01 16:26:00

SUMMARY: August evenings in Mississippi unfold with a golden warmth that lingers, accompanied by the chirping of crickets and the hum of distant country music. Time slows on wide, weathered porches where people sip sweet tea, watch lightning bugs blink like tiny lanterns, and savor the simple comfort of shared stories. The air is thick and ripe with garden fruits, and the porch becomes a sanctuary of stillness and memory. This in-between moment, marked by fading fireflies and porch lights flickering on, feels sacred—capturing the essence of Mississippi’s slow rhythm, timeless stories, and the gentle magic of a summer night.

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Water Valley Watermelon Carnival: The Last Taste of Summer

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ourmshome.com – Joy Lucius – 2025-07-30 18:50:00

SUMMARY: Summer is ending in Mississippi, marking the loss of homegrown tomatoes and watermelons. The 2025 Watermelon Carnival in Water Valley celebrates the state’s famed juicy watermelons, drawing up to 20,000 visitors each year. Recognized as a top festival in the Southeast, the carnival features delicious food like funnel cakes, live music, arts and crafts, contests, entertainment for kids, and a fireworks display. Originating during the Great Depression in 1931 to boost the local economy, the event began with overwhelming attendance. This year’s festivities start August 1 with a street dance and fireworks, followed by a parade, races, and more on August 2. More info at the Water Valley Chamber Facebook page.

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Mississippi Isn’t Just a State—It’s a State of Mind

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ourmshome.com – Meredith Biesinger – 2025-07-28 09:05:00

SUMMARY: Mississippi’s charm lies in its quiet strength and soulful stories—from the sunrise over cotton fields to the hum of pine trees and the comfort of a porch swing. Known for hardworking, proud people, the state is the birthplace of blues and gospel, shaping much of America’s culture. Its communities rally with kindness, respect, and close connections, while embracing both tradition and progress. From small-town festivals to innovators shaping the future, Mississippi balances resilience with growth. Its unpredictable spirit defines its dynamic people. More than a location, Mississippi is a feeling, a family, and a true home.

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