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31 Years of Fall de Rah
SUMMARY:
Downtown Moss Point is celebrating the 31st annual Fall de Rah, an event designed to engage locals and visitors with festive decorations throughout the city. Initiated in 2003, the celebration features whimsical scenes, many of which encourage child interaction, becoming a cherished tradition for families traveling from the Mississippi Coast and Alabama. Linda Walsh and Brenda Kay Ramm from the Moss Point Celebrations Committee highlight its generational appeal. The event receives support from the city and local artists, with new displays at the corner of Dantzler and Main Street. Scenes will remain until they transition to Christmas by the River in December.
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Soulful Stops: Jacksonย Voted as Home to Americaโs 2nd Kindest and Most Helpful Locals
SUMMARY: Smaller towns in America provide a warm, community-focused atmosphere compared to the impersonal nature of large cities. Locals in these areas go out of their way to help, often forming personal connections with visitors. A survey by LuvLink highlighted the top 150 places known for their hospitality, with Savannah, Georgia, and Jackson, Mississippi, ranking highly for their welcoming residents. Other notable towns include Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Port St. Lucie, Florida, and Richmond, Virginia, where locals share their love for history, culture, and local attractions, ensuring visitors feel right at home during their stay.
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The South Mississippi Fair Begins This Weekend
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March On, Mississippi Students! | Our Mississippi Home
SUMMARY: On October 12, high school marching bands in Mississippi competed at the MHSAA and MBA Regional State Marching Evaluation across five locations. Bands were judged in areas such as drum major, color guard, and percussion, using a three-level rating scale. To qualify for the 2024 Marching Championships, bands needed an overall superior score, requiring at least two judges to rate them as superior. In the Region 1 competition at Tupelo, 33 bands performed, with 25 receiving superior ratings. Separate championship events for various classifications will be held throughout late October and November. Community support and unity among bands were emphasized.
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