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SUMMARY: Mississippi, often seen as a reflection of the world, boasts a rich literary heritage through iconic authors like William Faulkner, Tennessee Williams, Richard Ford, Eudora Welty, and Elizabeth Spencer. Faulkner, born in New Albany in 1897, is renowned for exploring southern complexities in works like “As I Lay Dying.” Williams, from Columbus, gained fame with plays like “A Streetcar Named Desire” and “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.” Ford, hailing from Jackson, is celebrated for novels like “The Sportswriter.” Welty, an influential figure born in 1909, won a Pulitzer for “The Optimist’s Daughter.” Spencer, mentored by Welty, published her first novel in 1948. Each author’s unique style captures the essence of Mississippi and its societal nuances.
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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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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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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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