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Mississippi’s Mardi Gras Parade Guide
SUMMARY: Mardi Gras celebrations in Mississippi are set to bring together communities statewide, with events planned from the southern coastal regions to northern towns like Olive Branch. Notable parades include the Biloxi Children’s Parade on February 8, the Ocean Springs Elks Parade on February 15, and the Krewe of Little Rascals Parade in Pascagoula on February 22. Additional festivities occur on various dates leading up to Fat Tuesday, March 4, featuring the Gulf Coast Carnival Association Parade in Biloxi. With a mix of family-friendly activities and local traditions, Mississippi is ready to embrace the spirit of Mardi Gras.
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Arancini, Anyone? | Our Mississippi Home
SUMMARY: Arancini are Italian fried rice balls made from leftover risotto, stuffed with various fillings, and fried until golden. Originating in Sicily, they are often filled with ingredients like ham, peas, cheese, or ground meats. The process involves mixing cooked risotto with egg yolks, Parmesan, and seasonings, then shaping the mixture into balls, stuffing them, and coating in breadcrumbs before frying. The dish is versatile, allowing for various fillings like cheese, vegetables, or meats. Arancini can be served as appetizers or main courses, often paired with marinara sauce. They’re delicious both hot or cold and are perfect for using leftovers.
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Recipe for a Community Park – Add Lots of People
SUMMARY: Over the past two years, Moss Point built a nature-based park through community effort, with both contractors and volunteers contributing. The project involved youth, adults, and organizations working together to plant, clean, and build, including creating a fence and removing invasive plants. The park’s opening celebrated the collective achievement of diverse community members. Key contributors included Mayor Billy Knight Sr., the Moss Point Board of Aldermen and Women, and the Rotary Club of Moss Point. The park is now a place the community will care for and enjoy, with a focus on inspiring youth to value community service.
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Let it Snow! Mississippi Snow Creates Childhood Memories
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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