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01/05/2026

✨ Know Someone Doing Good in Your Mississippi Community? ✨

At Our Mississippi Home, some of our favorite stories are about the everyday people quietly making Mississippi a better place to live. 🏡

They’re the ones organizing food drives, mentoring kids, showing up when no one’s watching, lending a hand, starting something meaningful, or simply loving their community well—without asking for recognition.

We want to tell their stories.

👇 Drop a name in the comments 👇
Tell us about a community member in your town or city who’s doing good things across Mississippi. Share where they’re from and what makes them special.

Big or small, long-time or just getting started—good work deserves a spotlight. And we’d love your help finding it.✨

Because Mississippi’s heart has always been its people. ♥️



📸 Paul Soulders/ Art.com

01/05/2026

Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine Announces New Partnership with Loop Abroad https://ourmshome.com/mississippi-state-university-college-of-veterinary-medicine-announces-new-partnership-with-loop-abroad/

01/05/2026

Guess what, Mississippi?! 💜💚💛

King Cake season starts tomorrow, January 6th! 🎉



📸 Barbara Bakes

01/05/2026

Let There Be Light: Biloxi Installs Lighting at DIY Skatepark | Our Mississippi Home

Skaters along the Mississippi Gulf Coast can now stay at the DIY skatepark in Biloxi after dark following the installation of new lighting, a move city officials say supports a space that has grown into a regular community gathering spot.

01/05/2026

Happy first Monday of 2026! New week, new year—make it a good one! ☀️



📸 Tony Sawyer

01/04/2026

Did you know the first person diagnosed with autism was Donald Triplett, from Forest, Mississippi?

Donald Gray Triplett, known as Patient One, was born in 1933 in Forest, Mississippi, and was the first person clinically diagnosed with autism. Don's parents, Beaman and Mary Triplett, recognized their son's remarkable nature and worked hard to ensure his happiness and success.

01/04/2026

✨ Hello, 2026 — Mississippi Style! ✨
January is already shaping up to be a big one across the Magnolia State, with parades, festivals, music, history, and hometown traditions filling the calendar. If your New Year’s resolution includes getting out, exploring, and soaking up all things Mississippi, consider this your sign!

Here’s a look at just a few can’t-miss January events happening around the state:
🎉 The King’s Parade | Jan. 3 | Moss Point
✊ 58th Annual MLK Birthday Convocation | Jan. 16 | Jackson
🎶 Yesterday: A Beatles Tribute | Jan. 24 | Philadelphia
🍲 4th Annual Gumbo Fest | Jan. 24 | Gulfport
🎸 Mississippi Songwriters Festival | Jan. 30–31 | Natchez
🤠 NE Mississippi Championship Rodeo | Jan. 31 | Tupelo
From the Gulf Coast to the hills of North Mississippi, January is packed with reasons to hit the road, support local events, and celebrate the culture that makes our state feel like home.

📍 Where are you headed first this month?!

01/03/2026

Find Your Next Library Event This January! | Our Mississippi Home

A new year is the perfect time to connect, learn, and have a little fun, and your local library has something for everyone! From story times and crafts to book clubs, games, workshops, and special community programs, the Jackson-George Regional Library System is full of opportunities to explore new....

01/03/2026

Dr. Mark LaSalle talks about how to landscape for hummingbirds

Attracting hummingbirds to your home can be more than just hanging nectar feeders. Providing nectar-producing plants to your landscape is frankly healthier for these energetic birds while also adding beauty to your surroundings. But serving up natural flower-based sugars is only one way to support t...

01/02/2026

Dr. Josie Bidwell shares why Lentil Vegetable Soup is the perfect post-holiday reset

After the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, my house, kitchen, and nutrition often need a reset. I’m looking for warm, comforting, low-energy ways to nourish my body and get the new year off to a veggie packed start. The holidays are wonderful. They are full of family and yummy foods. But t...

01/02/2026

Fiesta Time: Football Advances to CFP Semifinals With Win Over Georgia | Our Mississippi Home

The No. 6 Ole Miss Rebels have punched their ticket to the College Football Playoff Semifinals after taking down No. 3 Georgia 39-34, Thursday night in the Allstate Sugar Bowl.

01/02/2026

Turning Pages in Summit: Buzy Beez Bookstore | Our Mississippi Home

Tucked into the heart of Summit, Buzy Beez Bookstore is one of those places that quietly reminds you why independent bookstores matter so much.