The arrival of cool crisp air signals the beginnings of the holiday season in Mississippi. When December approaches, one of life’s pleasures is seeing twinkling holiday décor and walking into a home filled with the scent of freshly cut pine. If you are looking to buy a tree this year, try visiting one of the …

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As the home of the Ole Miss Rebels, Oxford hosts the Egg Bowl college football game every other year. The Mississippi State University Bulldog faithful will travel to Oxford once again this Thursday for one of the most anticipated rivalry games in college football. If you’re making the trek to see the Rebels face off …

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In the South, a cocktail goes with a holiday season like collard greens and cornbread. We’ve sifted through the masses to bring you the best Mississippi-inspired cocktails. Minny’s Mississippi Punch (Fall) Ingredients 1 1⁄2 oz. rum 1 oz. rye whiskey 1 oz. apple brandy 1⁄2 oz. fresh lemon juice 1⁄2 tsp. granulated sugar 2 dashes orange bitters Instructions Combine …

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Mississippi is home to a growing number of distilleries and breweries crafting top-quality libations. This holiday season, pour a taste of Mississippi in your glass with these cocktails and brews sure to liven up any holiday gathering. Cathead Distillery’s Hot Toddy – Jackson, MS Cathead became Mississippi’s first legal distillery in 2010. Still owners Austin Evans …

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Mississippians are known the world over for our hospitality. That’s especially true during the holidays, when we welcome family and friends into our homes. This year, we ask you to share your holiday traditions. From special craft cocktails and generations-old recipes to table settings, special toasts and family rituals, we want to know what moments …

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