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A Very Merry Mississippi Christmas

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11 months ago

December 9, 2023

ourmshome.com – Allyson Alford – 2023-12-09 17:27:48

SUMMARY: Mississippi offers various activities to celebrate Christmas despite the lack of traditional snowy scenery. The Historic Hattiesburg Neighborhood Association hosts an Annual Victorian Candlelit Christmas event for community betterment. Gulfport‘s Annual Harbor Lights Festival features 1.5 million lights, carnival rides, and Santa’s Village. Numerous Christmas parades, such as those in Stone County and Poplarville, provide festive entertainment. Several Christmas festivals, including Canton’s City of Lights, fill the state with holiday joy. Christmas plays and ballets, like Columbia’s unique “Nativity Story” with fireworks, are locally performed. Additionally, the Mississippi-shot Lifetime Christmas movie “Christmas in Mississippi” is a cozy watch. Events like “Christmas with the Characters” in West Point also offer family fun. These activities emphasize community spirit and seasonal joy in Mississippi.

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Environmental Activist Erin Brockovich is University Forum Guest Speaker Nov. 12

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November 2, 2024

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ourmshome.com – University of Southern Mississippi – 2024-11-02 13:28:00

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How to Plan a Mississippi Thanksgiving

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1 day ago

November 1, 2024

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ourmshome.com – Allyson Alford – 2024-11-01 14:06:00

SUMMARY: Thanksgiving is a highly anticipated occasion, prompting people to finalize their menus, cooking responsibilities, and decorations while considering attire. To prepare for a Mississippi Thanksgiving, follow five essential tips:

1. Establish your menu, balancing tradition with fresh ideas.
2. Decide who will cook and practice any new dishes in advance.
3. Purchase decorations that are safe and themed, keeping children in mind.
4. Get a head start on cooking tasks and shop for non-perishable items.
5. Be mindful of guests’ food allergies to prevent cross-contamination.

Thanksgiving also serves as a time for gratitude and reflection.

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A New Deep Sea Remotely Operated Vehicle Coming to USM

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4 days ago

October 29, 2024

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ourmshome.com – University of Southern Mississippi – 2024-10-29 12:07:00

SUMMARY: The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is set to operate a new remotely operated vehicle (ROV) funded by NOAA and NSF to enhance research and restoration efforts in the Gulf of Mexico. Scheduled for construction in 2024, this medium-size ROV aims to improve accessibility for oceanographic research by functioning on multiple ships. USM’s Associate VP Dr. Leila Hamdan emphasizes that this initiative will aid in workforce development and blue economy growth, particularly for students in USM’s Ocean Engineering program. The ROV will support restoration projects addressing habitat damage from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, facilitating significant scientific discoveries.

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