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Talkin’ About Tacos | Our Mississippi Home

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ourmshome.com – Julian Brunt – 2024-11-10 11:30:00

SUMMARY: Tacos are a popular handheld food worldwide, available at fast food chains, Mexican restaurants, and street stalls, or easily made at home. The first decision is whether to use corn or flour tortillas, with corn being authentic and flour more common in the U.S. Tacos can be made with a wide variety of ingredients, including leftovers, seafood, or meats. The breakfast taco, originating in Monterrey, Mexico, is a favorite, with ingredients like eggs and bacon. Other options include cheeseburger tacos or salads like pimento cheese. Tacos are versatile and can be paired with chips, soup, or condiments like hot sauce.

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Curtains Up: Theatre MSU Unveils Season of Classics, Musicals

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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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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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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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