Today in Mississippi

12/27/2024

For our January 2025 issue, we talked to two longtime Mississippi lawmakers about public service at the state capitol in Jackson. State Sen. Dean Kirby, (R-Pearl) and State Rep. Percy Watson, (D-Hattiesburg) have been working for the public for decades. Watson has been a state representative for 45 years. Kirby is Mississippi’s longest serving Republican legislator. Kirby will mark 34 years in office this year. Both men count electric cooperative members as constituents. This new issue will be hitting mailboxes soon.

12/18/2024

With their rich layers of meats, cheeses, vegetables, and a perfect blend of herbs and spices, savory pies are the ultimate dish to indulge in! 🥧 Which flavor-packed creation is your favorite? 😋

Read the full article here: https://www.todayinmississippi.com/recipe-category/plated-savory-pies-this-christmas/

12/12/2024

The “Episcocats” — Sallie Mae and Rev. Mittens — are part of the ministries at St. Alban Episcopal Church in Bovina and St. Paul Episcopal Church in Corinth. Strictly inside cats, the congregations look at the felines as part of their church families.

Click here to read the article: https://www.todayinmississippi.com/story/feline-good-rev-mittens-sallie-mae-are-the-cats-meow-at-rural-churches/

11/30/2024

Here’s a good family friendly Christmas movie that was done by folks in Rankin County.

www.stealthenaughtylist.com A group of arctic characters travel across the frozen tundra to steal the naughty list. A charming stop-motion Christmas film tha...

11/29/2024

🎄 For the Dec. 2024 issue, we visited with a Brandon family that spent four years working together on making a stop-motion animated Christmas movie. The film — “Steal the Naughty List” — was completely shot and produced in the family’s home studio. The family-friendly feature film is available now on Apple TV and Amazon. 🎅 Click on the link below to watch the trailer.

www.stealthenaughtylist.com A group of arctic characters travel across the frozen tundra to steal the naughty list. A charming stop-motion Christmas film tha...

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving! Wishing you and your loved ones a holiday filled with joy, gratitude, and togetherness. 🍂💡

11/20/2024

🍁 Whether you're shopping at your local farmers' market or grocery store, you'll find a variety of fresh fruits and veggies that make autumn recipes taste even better. What’s on your fall menu? 🍎🥕

Link to the online article: https://www.todayinmississippi.com/recipe-category/the-farmhouse-kitchen-gathering-together/

11/14/2024

“There can only be one!” Scottish Highland Games and Celtic Music Festival that is. If you’re a fan of jousting, Irish folk music, sheep herding, tartan, and Scotch eggs, this month’s festival in Gulfport is going to be your favorite weekend of the year. Read all about the family friendly event with a history of more than 35 years of promoting Celtic heritage.

Link to the online article: https://www.todayinmississippi.com/story/kilts-clans-and-bagpipes-welcome-to-the-highland-games

11/11/2024

Gratitude to all veterans, past and present, who have served with unwavering dedication. Your bravery inspires us. Wishing you a heartfelt thank you today and every day! 🎖️

11/01/2024

November means Thanksgiving and Thanksgiving means sweet potatoes. For our November 2024 cover story, we visited Vardaman — the “Sweet Potato Capital of the World.” The folks at Topashaw Farms showed us how the magic happens. We also stopped by Sweet Potato Sweets, where visitors can find all kinds of baked goods made from the pride and joy of Vardaman. We also tell the story of the town’s Sweet Potato Festival.

10/28/2024

Have you heard about the state’s first horror anthology comic book, "Mississippi Macabre?" This thrilling new publication presents four spooky stories rooted in authentic Mississippi folklore, each with its own unique cover. Read the full article at https://www.todayinmississippi.com/story/tales-of-mystery-and-menace-from-the-magnolia-state/

10/21/2024

🍁 Whether you're shopping at your local farmers' market or grocery store, you'll find a variety of fresh fruits and veggies that make autumn recipes taste even better. What’s on your fall menu? 🍎🥕

https://www.todayinmississippi.com/recipe-category/plated-food-that-tastes-better-in-the-fall/

10/16/2024

Looking for the perfect blend of luxury and nature? 🌿✨ "Glamping" offers the comforts of a hotel while letting you immerse yourself in the great outdoors. Discover how this nature retreat gives you the best of both worlds, helping you unwind and escape the everyday hustle!

https://www.todayinmississippi.com/story/its-time-to-glamp-at-the-lodge-at-sweetwater-studios

10/04/2024

The October issue of Today in Mississippi is here! A group of Mississippi artists and writers have created the state’s first horror anthology comic book. “Mississippi Macabre” will be available later this month and will feature four stories based on real state folklore and four different covers. The comic includes tales of The Witch of Yazoo and bluesman Robert Johnson.

(Cover design and illustration by Steven Butler. Cover painted by Brian Leblanc. Title logo by Lily Butler)