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10 Things You Didn’t Know About The Mississippi Gulf Coast

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ourmshome.com – Meredith Biesinger – 2024-02-20 20:19:50

SUMMARY: The Mississippi Gulf Coast, a hidden gem praised by Forbes, boasts 62 miles of coastline, including 26 miles of beaches, making it a gorgeous vacation spot. It’s a haven for dolphin spotting with the Mississippi Sound hosting a significant bottlenose dolphin population. The region is not only home to Mississippi’s first craft brewery, Lazy Magnolia, but also harbors a lost city, the Isle of Caprice, and the ancient Friendship Oak at the University of Southern Mississippi’s Long Beach campus. The Gulf Coast is crucial for the U.S. oyster and shrimp industry and offers 210 sunny days annually for outdoor activities. It’s a prime location for bird watching and has intriguing lore, including the Phantom Barber of Pascagoula. Additionally, the Biloxi Lighthouse stands as a historical beacon, almost two centuries old with a tradition of female light-keepers.

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Southern Miss to Host Week of Free Band Concerts for the Whole Family

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ourmshome.com – University of Southern Mississippi – 2025-04-28 15:04:00

SUMMARY: The University of Southern Mississippi’s Bands Department will host a week of free concerts starting April 25 at 7:30 p.m. The series kicks off with the Symphonic Winds, as Dr. Colin McKenzie concludes his conducting role to focus on directing the School of Music. Subsequent events feature the University Band and Hattiesburg Concert Band on April 27, and a joint performance with the Sumrall High School Concert Band on April 29. The final concert on May 1 will showcase the Wind Ensemble and include a new symphony and “Lord of the Rings” by Johan de Meij, celebrating McKenzie’s musical journey.

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The History of a Favorite Food, Pizza

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ourmshome.com – Julian Brunt – 2025-04-27 11:39:00

SUMMARY: Pizza, a beloved global dish, traces its origins to flatbread in Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt. The modern version emerged in a Jewish community in southern Italy, where leftovers were placed on flatbread, later becoming popular in the U.S. through Italian immigrants in the late 1800s. American pizza differs from its Italian counterpart with a thicker crust, more sauce, and varied toppings. In the 1960s, pizza kits and chain restaurants like Pizza Hut helped popularize pizza in America. Homemade pizza is simple yet time-consuming, requiring basic ingredients, or premade crusts for convenience, with endless topping options.

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Share the Story of Mississippi

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ourmshome.com – Joy Lucius – 2025-04-24 08:30:00

SUMMARY: The author shares a deep love for Mississippi’s history, which was reignited during a family trip along the Natchez Trace with a grandchild. They enjoyed the state’s natural beauty while discussing local flora and the etymology of place names, many derived from Mississippi’s Indigenous tribes. The grandmother eagerly shared the origins of various towns, emphasizing names linked to nature, historical figures, or notable stories. She highlighted the importance of preserving and passing on history to future generations, challenging readers to learn the stories of their own cherished places, reminding them that history enriches our understanding of the present.

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