SUMMARY: National Dairy Month celebrates Mississippi’s 48 dairy farms producing 8.9 million gallons of milk in 2023, mainly from Copiah, Marion, and Walthall counties. These farms focus on sustainability, reducing water use by 30%, land by 21%, and carbon footprint by 19% over the last decade. Dairy provides affordable, nutrient-rich protein through milk, cheese, and yogurt. Popular local producers include Johnston Hill Creamery, Green Acres Creamery, Southern Cultured Creamery, Beason Family Farm, and Havens Down Home Creamery. Mississippi State University contributes with unique cheeses and 25,000 gallons of ice cream annually. Celebrate by enjoying local dairy and recipes like gourmet grilled cheese.

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SUMMARY: Festival South, held annually in Hattiesburg since 2010, celebrates the arts with a diverse range of performances including Broadway-style shows, jazz, and ballet. Running from June 1 to June 22, 2025, it offers free or affordable events thanks to community sponsors and volunteers. Known as Hattiesburg’s largest arts celebration, the festival features music, theater, visual arts, film, and educational outreach across local venues. Highlights include the Festival South Youth Ambassadors, a juried art competition, and family-friendly programming. Organized by the Hattiesburg Concert Association, it strengthens community spirit, cultural identity, tourism, and economic growth in South Mississippi.

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SUMMARY: Hot biscuits fresh from the oven with good butter are a Southern breakfast favorite, especially paired with spicy sausage patties and fig preserves. Fig preserves can be rare but are worth stocking up on if found locally. Homemade biscuits are simple to make using flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, cold butter, and milk or buttermilk. Serve biscuits with quality butter and homemade jam, spicy sausage, eggs, and crispy bacon for a dream breakfast. Another classic is biscuits with sausage gravy, made with browned spicy sausage, sautéed onions, peppers, cream, and thickened sauce served over buttered biscuits.

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