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Five Things to Add to Your Mississippi Bucket List

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ourmshome.com – Allyson Alford – 2024-10-10 08:51:00

SUMMARY: Mississippi offers a wealth of activities often overshadowed by misconceptions of scarcity. Highlights include Red Bluff, the “Grand Canyon of Mississippi,” ideal for hiking, and vibrant fall festivals throughout the state. College sports events are a significant part of the culture, particularly during football season, providing thrilling experiences for fans. The Christmas parades evoke nostalgia and excitement, while local farmer’s markets support small businesses and showcase unique products. Mississippi is rich in events and attractions, making it a state with something for everyone, whether for sports, festivals, or local shopping.

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Let it Snow! Mississippi Snow Creates Childhood Memories

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ourmshome.com – Joy Lucius – 2025-01-09 08:36:00

SUMMARY: The author expresses discontent with the cold weather and snow flurries she experienced upon returning to work after a holiday in Mississippi. Though she acknowledges the beauty of a snow-dusted landscape, the freezing temperatures leave her feeling unenthusiastic. Reflecting on childhood memories of enjoying snow days, she recalls her father waking her and her sister to play in the snow, emphasizing the love and effort he put into creating joyful moments despite his busy life. The author resolves to appreciate winter’s beauty and joins the prayers of local children hoping for a snow day, inspired by her father’s example of love and wonder.

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2025 Mississippi College and Career Savings Art Contest

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ourmshome.com – omshome – 2025-01-08 12:00:00

SUMMARY: Mississippi art students can vie for over $8,000 in scholarships through the 2025 College Savings Art Contest announced by State Treasurer David McRae. Participants from PreK to 12th grade must submit original artwork themed “What do you want to be when you grow up?” by February 28, 2025. First-place winners in four age categories will receive $1,000 scholarships, with $500 for second place and $250 for third. Additionally, the teacher with the most entries can earn a $1,000 scholarship. Contest rules and registration forms are available online for interested participants.

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Zombie Wasp | Our Mississippi Home

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ourmshome.com – Mark W. LaSalle, Ph.D. – 2025-01-04 08:05:00

SUMMARY: Insects, like wasps, can be transformed into “zombies” by parasitic fungi that invade their bodies, ultimately leading to their death. This phenomenon fascinated friends Shawn Harris and Lynn McCoy when they discovered zombie wasps covered in spiky fungal projections. Infected wasps secure themselves to high surfaces, allowing the fungi to disperse spores and infect new hosts. The resulting spore-bearing structure, called stromata, grows from the insect’s body. While fungi aren’t the only organisms that consume living prey, as predatory wasps do, the eerie sight of these frozen, spore-laden insects captivates onlookers and highlights the intricate relationships in nature.

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