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06/17/2026

USM, Forrest Health Partner For New Nursing Program | Our Mississippi Home

The University of Southern Mississippi’s College of Nursing and Health Professions is partnering with Forrest Health, allowing nursing students to gain work experience at Forrest General while earning their degrees.

06/17/2026

🇺🇸🎶 Mississippi, get ready to raise your voice! 🎶🇺🇸

We’re just days away from United in Song: A Mississippi America250 Celebration, a powerful evening of music, faith, freedom, and Mississippi pride.This once-in-a-lifetime celebration will feature a statewide volunteer choir, live orchestra, children’s choir, special guests, and original arrangements by Grammy and Dove Award-winning composer David T. Clydesdale as we honor America’s 250th birthday. 🎂

📍 Mississippi Coliseum
📅 Saturday, June 20, 2026
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
🎟️ Admission is FREE, but tickets are first come, first served. Reserve yours today through Ticketmaster:
https://loom.ly/G_My0oU

Groups needing more than eight tickets may call the Mississippi Coliseum Box Office at 601-353-0603.

This is sure to be a memorable night celebrating the voices, stories, and spirit of Mississippi! 🇺🇸❤️



📸 Hi Y'all Art

06/17/2026

An 11-Year-Old’s Letter of Hope for Laurel’s Heirloom Hotel | Our Mississippi Home

The Heirloom Hotel in downtown Laurel, Mississippi, is a boutique hotel created by HGTV's Home Town stars Erin and Ben Napier, along with their business partners. The massive restoration transformed the historic 1930s Kress department store into a 29-bedroom hotel. Unfortunately, a devastating accid...

06/16/2026

There's something about a Mississippi summer.
The cicadas hum, the screen door swings, the muddy cleats pile up on the porch, and somewhere in the house someone is still asking, "Mama, what can I eat?"
This week's OMH story is for every parent who is living in the sweet, messy, fleeting days of summer. ☀️

There are certain sounds that define a Mississippi summer. The hum of cicadas on a hot afternoon. The squeak of the back door opening and closing a hundred times a day. A basketball bouncing in the driveway. The mixer running because someone decided it was the perfect day to make brownies. The laugh...

06/16/2026

Flying the Friendly Skies, One Hotty Toddy at a Time | Our Mississippi Home

If you know where to look, there are secret Ole Miss spirit messages written over north Mississippi, all thanks to University of Mississippi alumnus and pilot Joshua Gregory.

06/16/2026

Lynn Meadows Discovery Center Provides Space for Sensory Needs | Our Mississippi Home

Lynn Meadows Discovery Center is hosting Sensory Sundays beginning June 21, aiming to provide individuals with autism and other sensory needs a comfortable and inclusive museum experience.

06/16/2026

🎭✨ The arts are alive in Hattiesburg as FestivalSouth is in full swing!

Known as the South’s favorite and Mississippi’s only multi-week, multi-genre spring arts festival, FestivalSouth transforms the Hub City into a stage with unforgettable music, theater, dance, visual arts, literary events, and fun for the whole family. 🎨🎭🎶🎤🎸📚

It’s a beautiful reminder of the creativity, talent, and culture that make Mississippi such a special place to call home.💜

Explore the lineup and plan your visit at festivalsouth.org.



📸 FestivalSouth

06/15/2026

🍑 Mississippi Peach Icebox Dessert 😋

Too hot to bake? This cool, creamy peach dessert is pure Mississippi summer!

Ingredients
4 fresh peaches, sliced
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp vanilla
8 oz whipped topping
Graham crackers

Directions
Mix cream cheese, condensed milk, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Layer graham crackers, cream mixture, and peaches in a dish. Repeat layers. Chill 4 hours or overnight.
That's it! Easy, refreshing, and full of peachy goodness. 🍑☀️

06/15/2026

Roundabout Oxford RV and Water Park Resort Has Become a Destination All Its Own | Our Mississippi Home

Just west of Oxford, a giant American flag waves above Highway 6, welcoming travelers to one of Mississippi's most unique destinations. With palm trees lining the entrance and families arriving from across the region, Roundabout Oxford has quickly become much more than an RV park. It's a full-scale....

06/15/2026

Luckyday Foundation Renews Commitment to Student Success at Southern Miss | Our Mississippi Home

For nearly 25 years, the Luckyday Scholars Program at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) has served as a model for student development, pairing financial support with an intentional experience that prepares students to lead lives of purpose. With a renewed commitment of $7.6 million, the L...