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Hey Lucedale…You Look Fabulous! | Our Mississippi Home
SUMMARY: Lucedale gained attention last week when the reality show “My Big Fat Fabulous Life” aired an episode featuring a wedding at Anderson Oaks Venue. Filmed in mid-February, the episode showcased the marriage of Jaime Daughdrill, Whitney Way Thore’s newly discovered niece. Venue owner Melissa Anderson initially thought a producer’s inquiry was a scam but found it was a legitimate opportunity. The episode focuses on Whitney’s emotional journey and family dynamics, including the reunion with her long-lost sister, Angie. The wedding scene highlighted the venue’s charm while presenting Whitney’s comedic quest to ensure her father made the family photo on time.
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Five Independence Day Traditions in Mississippi
SUMMARY: Independence Day in Mississippi is a cherished celebration of freedom, community, and Southern traditions. Across the state—from the Delta to the Gulf Coast—residents enjoy small-town parades featuring homemade floats and marching bands. Fireworks light up the skies over coastal towns like Biloxi and quiet lake communities. Food plays a central role, with cookouts serving smoked ribs, pulled pork, fried catfish, and classic desserts. Live music festivals bring neighbors together for dancing under the stars, while family reunions and church gatherings foster fellowship and storytelling. For Mississippians, the Fourth is about honoring history and shared values.
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From ‘I’m Bored’ to ‘Let’s Explore’: A Summer Scavenger Hunt Through Mississippi History
SUMMARY: Many Mississippi kids quickly get bored during summer, but a creative solution is a summer scavenger hunt focused on Mississippi history. Using the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program’s online database with over 900 historic markers, families can design hunts that combine screen time with learning. The hunt can be indoor or outdoor, with questions tailored to different ages and difficulty levels, including geography and math challenges. After researching online, families can visit local historic markers and enjoy outings like stops at iconic spots such as Johnnie’s Drive In. Additional trails like the Mississippi Blues and Freedom Trails offer even more opportunities for exploration and education.
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Frozen in Time: Mississippi’s Mysterious Petrified Forest
SUMMARY: Just outside Flora, Mississippi, the Mississippi Petrified Forest is a remarkable natural site dating back over 36 million years to the Oligocene Epoch. Once lush tropical forests, ancient conifer trees were buried by floods and gradually transformed into stone through mineralization. This rare eastern U.S. petrified forest features well-preserved quartzized logs with visible bark and growth rings. Visitors can explore shaded trails and the Earth Science Museum, which includes fossils and prehistoric exhibits. With activities like gem mining, it offers an educational and enchanting experience, revealing Mississippi’s deep geological history beyond its cultural heritage.
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