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Take a ‘Voyage’ With USM’s Symphonic Orchestra

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www.ourmshome.com – Judy Smith – 2023-09-12 19:34:26

SUMMARY: The of Southern Mississippi Symphony Orchestra is entering its 104th season, presenting a concert each month for audiences to enjoy. With the theme “Voyages,” the orchestra will take listeners on a musical journey around the world, exploring different styles and traditions. The season includes performances by guest artists and conductors, as well as beloved favorites. Dr. Michael Miles, the director of the orchestra, promises a season filled with exquisite performances and invites the community to join them on this musical adventure. The University of Southern Mississippi Symphony Orchestra has a long history of bringing world-class entertainment to its audience.

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Remembering When Marilyn Monroe Won Miss Mississippi

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www.ourmshome.com – Meredith Biesinger – 2023-10-02 18:25:55

SUMMARY: The film “We're Not Married” may not have been filmed in Mississippi, but it takes place in the and features Marilyn Monroe as Miss Senatobia. Monroe's character competes for the title in the small town of Senatobia, which has since grown into a community of about 7,000 people. The film is a romantic comedy about a Justice of the Peace who mistakenly marries couples, leading to a scandal when it to light. Despite this setback, Monroe's character enters the Miss Mississippi contest as Miss Senatobia and ultimately wins the title.

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Jimmy’s Gone, but He’ll Never Be Forgotten

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www.ourmshome.com – Richard Lucas – 2023-10-01 11:19:45

SUMMARY: The content discusses the loss of Jimmy Buffett, a native of , and reflects on his music and connections to the . The author expresses their love for Buffett's music and highlights some of his popular songs. They also mention that Buffett was known for his skills as a lyricist and his as a writer. The author emphasizes their personal connection to Buffett, as they share the same hometown and have connections to his . They recall memorable moments, such as attending a concert he performed in Pascagoula. The content concludes by stating that despite his passing, Buffett's music and memories will continue to bring joy to people's lives.

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Spiders Looking Like Ants | Our Mississippi Home

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www.ourmshome.com – Mark W. LaSalle, Ph.D. – 2023-09-30 07:34:02

SUMMARY: Batesian mimicry is when an insect or spider imitates the appearance or behavior of a more aggressive creature to deter predators. Ants are often avoided by predators, so many species of spiders have evolved to look and act like ants. These ant-mimicking spiders benefit from their resemblance to ants. The transformation of spiders to imitate ants is fascinating, as spiders have different body segments, legs, and no antennae, while ants have distinct body segments, legs, and antennae. Some ant-mimicking spiders go to extreme measures, such as creating a false waste or simulating the head of ants. Some species can even mimic the odors and behaviors of ants to hunt them as prey. So, if you see something that resembles an ant but not quite, it could be an ant-mimicking spider.

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