SUMMARY: As Mississippi’s summer heat cools, pre-fall offers perfect weather for seasonal activities. Football games, from college tailgates at The Grove in Oxford to Friday night high school matches, bring communities together with electric atmospheres. Farmer’s markets showcase local businesses with fresh produce like okra and muscadines, plus live music and social vibes. Fishing thrives as temperatures drop, with prime spots like Sardis Lake and the Mississippi Gulf Coast providing ideal conditions for bass, catfish, and crappie. This brief but vibrant season invites Mississippians to enjoy outdoor gatherings, support local vendors, and embrace the calm before fall fully arrives.

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SUMMARY: Natasha Bedingfield, Grammy-nominated and ranked by VH1 among the “100 Greatest Women in Music,” will headline Mississippi State University’s Bulldog Bash on Friday, Oct. 3, performing hits like “Unwritten,” “Pocket Full of Sunshine,” and “Strip Me.” Her 2004 hit “Unwritten” recently saw a resurgence thanks to TikTok and film features. Tickets go on sale Aug. 28 at 10 a.m., with students eligible for one free ticket and non-students up to four. The event includes the Maroon Market, local music, art, and food vendors. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the mainstage show starting at 7 p.m., featuring a Battle of the Bands winner as opener.

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SUMMARY: During Hurricane Katrina in 2005, I was working at Keesler Air Force Base and engaged to be married. Unprepared for the storm’s severity, my fiancée and I evacuated to Panama City, Florida, anxiously watching the devastation unfold. Returning home, we found our new house mostly spared, but the community suffered widespread flooding. I documented the disaster for the Air Force, capturing haunting scenes of destruction and resilience. Despite setbacks, we married shortly after the storm in a surviving venue. Twenty years later, Katrina’s impact remains vivid—not just the loss but the incredible unity and strength shown by the Gulf Coast community.

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