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Delicious Italian Recipes for Carnival Season

SUMMARY: Mardi Gras, originally from French settlers in Biloxi and Mobile, is celebrated on Fat Tuesday before Lent, rooted in ancient pagan festivals. It became a prominent event in New Orleans, famously shutting down Bourbon Street. Traditional foods include King Cake, beignets, and jambalaya. Expanding beyond tradition, Italian dishes like castagnole, chiacchiere, and migliaccio offer unique alternatives. Castagnole are fried dough balls coated in sugar, while chiacchiere are crispy, liquor-infused strips. Migliaccio is a rich semolina cake seasoned with lemon and cinnamon. These Italian treats add diversity to the festivities, ensuring a delightful culinary experience during the Carnival season.
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Hop on Over to a Mississippi State Park this Easter Season

SUMMARY: The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is inviting families to enjoy Easter egg hunts across nine state parks. The Easter Bunny will visit parks including Cossar and Trace State Parks, where he recently hid eggs, and seven additional parks this weekend, April 18-19. The hunts will take place at Legion, Roosevelt, Percy Quin, Tombigbee, Paul B. Johnson, Lake Lincoln, and Hugh White State Parks. Dates and times vary, with some hunts requiring admission. The event offers a chance to enjoy Mississippi’s natural beauty while celebrating Easter. For details, visit the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks website.
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The Ohr O’Keefe Museum of Art Gala Returns in Style at the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino

SUMMARY: The Ohr O’Keefe Museum of Art’s gala returns after a decade, celebrating its 25th anniversary with “5 Senses of Ohr” at the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino on April 26 from 7-10 PM. The event features vibrant costumes, a live auction, food by Chef Kristan Wade, and music from the Mississippi College Big Band. Artists will perform live art demonstrations, with pieces auctioned later. The evening will also highlight updates on the museum’s 2025 completion. The museum, designed by Frank Gehry, is a cultural hub offering diverse programs and community services on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
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Food Chain Drama | Our Mississippi Home

SUMMARY: Naturalist Sharon Milligan witnessed a dramatic encounter at a pond where a Banded Water Snake captured a Two-toed Amphiuma by its tail. Knowing the snake’s determination, the outcome was clear: the amphiuma would soon be swallowed whole despite its ability to deliver a painful bite. Water snakes are equipped with flexible jaws to consume large prey. This encounter highlighted the amphiuma’s rarity, as they are nocturnal and primarily inhabit burrows. Both species sit at the top of their local aquatic food chains, with water snakes able to tackle larger prey than the amphibians. Sharon’s documentation enriches understanding of these creatures.
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