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Spring break is right around the corner, and hundreds (possibly thousands) of Mississippians will be looking for the perfect place to have their spring break staycation. Luckily, you don’t have to leave the state to experience a fun, memorable staycation.

The 8th annual Renaissance Fest will be presiding at the Hattiesburg Zoo on Feb. 24-25. The royal festival is exciting as it marks the beginning of the Spring season for the Hattiesburg Zoo and the Hub City. The weekend will be filled with events, harkening back to the Renaissance era, with something for everyone in the family to enjoy.

Have you considered living downtown? If not, you should take another look! The Howard Ave corridor is continuing to evolve into an even more vibrant community with new restaurants, bars, shops, and living spaces emerging daily.

As we honor Valentine’s Day this week it is fitting that you know Lucedale is the City of Love. Yep, read on. Lucedale was a destination wedding venue long before the term became part of today’s pop culture.

Valentine’s Day brings images of love and romance, but it is also a special day to show people how you feel—especially your kids. If you’ve got little ones, turn this Valentine’s Day season into a very special one by giving them a little extra attention and having fun.

Here is a list of some of the top romantic getaways in the Magnolia State that will sweep your Valentine off his or her feet, making it love at first sight all over again.

the best part of the Mardi Gras season is the slicing and eating of the anticipated king cake. Have you ever wondered why we eat king cake? Keep reading for a deep dive into the history of this delicious dish, where it originated, and why we eat it. 

It’s the time of year that Mardi Gras takes center stage, and it’s a perfect time to enjoy this very…

When “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” fades, many regions across the country are left with gray skies and frigid temperatures. Fortunately, here on the Gulf Coast, the end of the holiday season signals the start of The Happiest Time of the Year, and Downtown Biloxi knows how to RAISE YOUR PULSE!

The one-mile stretch on Howard Ave between Porter Ave and Main Street has seen unprecedented growth over the last few years. Everything from axe throwing a world-class blues bar to vegan food and swank short-term rentals has popped up on Biloxi’s main drag.

For the past 28 years, thousands of Mississippi high school and college athletes have been impacted positively by the words and actions of Scott Carter, the Southeast Director for USA Youth Outreach.

While the weather is heating up slightly, it is still winter, and there are still many chilly days to come. Many people in north Mississippi are still snowed in. Southern Mississippians are not snowed in, but many are staying inside to stay warm. 

While staying inside is fun for some, for others it can be difficult. Here are five ways to beat the winter blues! 

Bay St. Louis features a skyline that beautifully embodies the laid-back charm and coastal beauty typical of the Gulf Coast.

Housed inside on the first floor is a colorful and beloved treasure, The Bay St. Louis Mardi Gras Museum. Mardi Gras costumes with eye-catching feathers, some of which are from Africa, and vibrant sequins, it’s not uncommon for visitors to stand in awe when they enter the museum.

There’s an old saying, “When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade,” and that’s precisely what Destiny Pannell is doing in Dumas, Mississippi. Instead of making lemonade, she’s making cards to lift people’s spirits.

Is it too late to still commit to New Year fitness goals and resolutions? I don’t think so! Getting healthy is a goal that millions of people make every year; however, so many of us are guilty of not sticking with it (let’s raise our hands together for this one). If you live in the Hub City, you have a plethora of options to go to start your fitness journey.