Entertainment
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Stories Deliver Great Music With Blue Mother Tupelo
Blue Mother Tupelo band recently took the stage at the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center in Ocean Springs for the 66th Songs & Stories. Each month the stage is lit, and the auditorium is packed with music fans as the sounds of local talent fill the air for an hour-long free concert. Blue Mother Tupelo, […] More
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Mardi Gras Parades Set to Hit the Mississippi Gulf Coast
The Mardi Gras season is quickly approaching as Fat Tuesday is slated for March 1 this year. The entire Mississippi Gulf Coast will be joining in on the festivities with a multitude of parades, galas, and parties. Picayune kicks the celebration off on February 2 with the first parade of the carnival season is set […] More
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22 Fun Facts About New Year’s
2022 is almost here and it’s a time for celebration! Common traditions include attending parties, eating special foods, making resolutions, and watching fireworks. But how much do you know about the holiday or about the different ways in which people celebrate? Here are 22 fun facts about New Year’s: 1. When was the first New […] More
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The Legendary Bellamy Brothers Are Coming to Pascagoula
For the legendary Grammy Award nominated musical group The Bellamy Brothers, the love still flows after over four decades on the road. And for the first time ever, that love is flowing right through Jackson County. The Bellamy Brothers will make their first ever appearance in Pascagoula on Thursday, Feb. 17th at The Grand Magnolia […] More
Food / Dining
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in Featured, Food & Dining, Living, TrendingHere Are the Best King Cakes on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
Here are the places to find the BEST king cakes on the Coast! I have a MAJOR sweet tooth and love all things sweet, especially trying every flavor and brand of king cake on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Quality Bakery in Gulfport Quality Bakery (1623 25th Ave in Gulfport) offers traditional plain king cakes as […] More
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in Featured, Food & Dining, Recipes
How to Make Preserves
Nothing makes me feel better than being busy in the kitchen. I love cooking for friends or even just making up something to post on my favorite Facebook page, Cooking and Coping Around the Virtual Table. Recently, I was in the mood for a hot dog, something that does not happen very often, and decided […] More
Living
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Mardi Gras Parades Set to Hit the Mississippi Gulf Coast
The Mardi Gras season is quickly approaching as Fat Tuesday is slated for March 1 this year. The entire Mississippi Gulf Coast will be joining in on the festivities with a multitude of parades, galas, and parties. Picayune kicks the celebration off on February 2 with the first parade of the carnival season is set […] More
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Here Are the Best King Cakes on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
Here are the places to find the BEST king cakes on the Coast! I have a MAJOR sweet tooth and love all things sweet, especially trying every flavor and brand of king cake on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Quality Bakery in Gulfport Quality Bakery (1623 25th Ave in Gulfport) offers traditional plain king cakes as […] More
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Mississippi Tourism Set to Thrive in 2022
Each January, there is anticipation and excitement for things to look forward to in the new calendar year. Mississippi has much to look forward to for 2022! It’s an exciting time for the Magnolia State as the Gulf Coast continues to see successes and growth. Mississippi was the top travel spending market in the United […] More
Environment
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in Community, Environment
Enchanting Blooms to Brighten Wintery Weekend in Gautier
This annual orchid event is more than just showy collections of jewel-toned blossoms with hints of delicate perfume. “Oh no, we have so much more than that,” JoAnn Vaz, secretary of the Gulf Coast Orchid Society, said. “That’s the great thing about the Gulf Coast. It’s full of growers. People on the Gulf Coast grow anything […] More
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Plant an Acorn and Watch It Grow
One of my favorite expressions in response to a protest about inaction is “OK then, do something – actions speak louder than words.” In the face of ongoing concern about the plight of our urban canopy and trees in general, I typically say “plant an acorn and watch it grow.” I would add that you […] More
