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It’s almost Mardi Gras season, which means beautiful and delicious king cakes!

The near year is here. Happy 2024! Resolutions have been made with the sentiment of “New Year, New You,” and sadly holiday decorations have been put away. While you’re in the cleaning mode, the first of the year is always a great time to declutter and organize your home, office, or wherever might need it.

Can you believe we are at the end of the year? I will say— 2023 has been quite a year. It seems to have passed by with the blink of an eye! From belly laughter with loved ones to tears shed secretly, if I could describe 2023 in one word for the state of Mississippi, it would be “forward”. 

This New Year as you’re making resolutions, here’s one that should be easy to keep – keeping a gratitude jar.

2024 is almost here and it’s a time for celebration! Common traditions include attending parties, eating special foods, making resolutions, and watching fireworks. It’s a day to reminisce about the year and make plans for good habits in the new year. But how much do you know about the holiday or about the different ways in which people celebrate? Here are 24 fun facts about New Year’s Eve/Day:

Plenty of cities will be dropping the ball this year – that is a New Year’s Eve ball.

The South is a region of long-held superstitions, and Mississippi is no exception.

Holiday movies are on my mind as Christmas draws closer.

On my viewing list this year is to re-watch the 1941 black and white film Citizen Kane. Numerous polls and respected film critics rank it the best movie of all time.

Looking for a few last-minute gifts but want to keep your shopping local? We’ve got you covered. Here is your…

We don’t have much longer until Christmas gets here. Most people are excited for the seasonal bustle that the holiday season brings. During the holidays, you may get the urge to do some extra exploring. Keep reading to see a list of the top Christmas towns in Mississippi. 

Downtown Tupelo offers shoppers a more relaxed experience. It’s also a truly hospitable, down-home visit, with merchants giving individual attention to their guests –and individual attention to that troublesome need for a “perfect” gift or two. 

Did you know bottled Coca-Cola got its start right here in Mississippi? In 1894, Vicksburg candy store owner Joseph A.…

Contrary to popular belief, you don’t necessarily have to leave the state for a nice getaway. The grand old Magnolia State is packed with treasures of places you can visit for your winter getaway.

Although this month-long series of Christmas festivities started last month (November), it is still going strong. Join Natchez, MS for their annual “Christmas in Natchez” celebration. This event is a great way to bring in and celebrate the holiday season with other people in the Natchez community and state of Mississippi. 

On Saturday, Dec. 16, you are cordially invited to attend the Cadence Bank Cookie Stroll in downtown Laurel. The Downtown…

If you go outside, you can tell that Christmas is definitely in the air. City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, and window…