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Making a Point with Trash Art

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ourmshome.com – Mark W. LaSalle, Ph.D. – 2024-06-13 09:01:17

SUMMARY: Dr. Judy Dalgo, an avid outdoor enthusiast and retired environmental health teacher, has spent 20 years collecting trash from Ocean Springs beach to highlight its impact on natural beauty. She challenged her students to pick up trash weekly and create ‘trash art’ to visually demonstrate pollution’s effects. Their art, displayed in public venues, aims to inspire environmental awareness and action. Judy’s efforts, shared by friends and family, foster a love for local environments and the hope for cleaner, more beautiful spaces. Stories like Judy’s emphasize the importance of community efforts in protecting and appreciating our surroundings.

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Five Independence Day Traditions in Mississippi 

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ourmshome.com – Allyson Alford – 2025-06-30 09:00:00

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

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ourmshome.com – Joy Lucius – 2025-06-25 10:53:00

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

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ourmshome.com – Meredith Biesinger – 2025-06-23 14:11:00

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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