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Mississippi is the No. 3 Best State for Urban Tiny House Living

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2 years ago

March 5, 2024

ourmshome.com – omshome – 2024-03-05 09:54:57

SUMMARY: Considering downsizing to a tiny house? The best states for tiny house living vary, especially between urban and remote settings. Mississippi ranks as the third-best state for urban tiny house living and 23rd overall. In key metrics, it scores third in average yard acreage and tiny house legality, but 26th in off-grid lifestyle index. LawnStarter’s ranking, marking TinyFest California, highlights where constructing a tiny home is most feasible based on legality, yard acreage, and off-grid lifestyle-friendliness. The eastern half of America, particularly Vermont, Arkansas, and Minnesota, offers the most ideal conditions, providing ample land and supportive environments for both crowded and remote living. However, eight states that ban tiny homes fall among the lowest rankings, despite some (like Iowa and West Virginia) having potentially favorable conditions for tiny house living if not for regulatory barriers.

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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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2 days ago

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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3 days ago

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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