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Scene Around The 'Sip

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a forested area surrounding a mirror smooth pond, two people at a covered pier on the railing looking out
Scene Around The 'Sip

It’s time to Glamp at The Lodge at Sweetwater Studios

By Steven Ward October 2024

“Glamping” is an activity that features the amenities of a hotel with the natural immersion of camping.

man in a hat walks down trail lined with green foliage and next to a body of water.
Scene Around The 'Sip

Take a Hike: To LeFleur’s Bluff State Park and the science museum

By Nick Thomas September 2024

After navigating primitive forest trails, hikers generally don’t expect to encounter a multimillion-dollar science museum at the end of their trek.

A team of youth aged wheelchair basketball players celebrating with their coaches celebrating in the background.
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Mississippi Wheelcats: ‘See the athlete, not the chair’

By Steven Ward August 2024

Wheelchair athletes love to compete.

Man in a wheel chair on stage reading a book to a large crowd of people looking and listening intently.
Scene Around The 'Sip

The Greg Iles Story Continues with ‘Southern Man’

By Steven Ward July 2024

Natchez author Greg Iles is not Penn Cage.

Sign hanging out from the side of a brick building that says Mississippi Wildlife Heritage Museum.
Scene Around The 'Sip

For wildlife and heritage

By John N. Felsher June 2024

Normally populated by about 4,500 residents, Leland more than doubled as the Mississippi Wildlife Heritage Festival opened for the first time.

A barren tree, dead, bark peeling off.
Scene Around The 'Sip

Dead Trees: Drought, beetles wreak havoc on state’s forest land

By Steven Ward May 2024

You’ve probably seen them yourself.

Andrew McCarthy shown sitting on the corner of a quiet street, buildings and a road with cars parked in the background.
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Actor and author Andrew McCarthy sees life in Mississippi

By Steven Ward April 2024

“Brat Pack” actor and travel writer Andrew McCarthy visited Mississippi during the holidays. An upcoming book is the reason why.

Wise man with years of experience in story telling sits in his comfortable leather chair.
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Walt Grayson’s True Stories

By Steven Ward March 2024

True story.

A happy Girl Scout holding some boxes of Girl Scout cookies.
Scene Around The 'Sip

Cookie Season: Girl Scouts unbox the future

By Steven Ward February 2024

Yes, it’s that time of year again.

Life size statue of Ulysses S. Grant, portrayed leaning against a tree, as seen in the Grant Presidential Library at Mississippi State.
Scene Around The 'Sip

Grant in Mississippi: State’s Presidential Library

By Steven Ward January 2024

Former U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant has a unique and significant tie to Mississippi.

family of five - mother, father, two daughters and one son, stand in front of a Mississippi building
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Around Mississippi in 82 counties

By Steven Ward December 2023

A Hattiesburg family of five has been traveling around Mississippi for the last four years in search of fun and adventure.

man in traditional Scottish garb playing the bagpipes
Scene Around The 'Sip

The pipes are calling: Mississippi St. John Pipers

By Steven Ward November 2023

For some, the sound of bagpipes is a clarion call for sadness.

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