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Acclaimed Russian artists to teach classes at Mississippi School of Folk Art

Internationally renowned Russian artists Aleksander and Lyuba Titovets will teach three-day drawing and media workshops this December at…

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VIDEO: How to make Peanut Butter Breakfast Bread Pudding

Recipes that are both nutritious and flavorful can help bring your loved ones together at the family table.…

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Mississippi teenage musician earns music award nominations

Leah Rose Duncan has been mumbling tunes since before she could talk. Adding to that, she used to…

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Country rappers from Mississippi to open for ‘Old Town Road’ creator, Lil Nas X

A Natchez country rap artist is getting his big break this September as the opening act for Lil…

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Tired? You’re not alone. Guess how much of a pay cut an average American would take for one perfect night of sleep.

By SWNS staff – New York office Having trouble sleeping lately? Maybe you’re one of the many Americans…

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Life-gripping addictions knocked them down, but they’re back on their feet again

A successful chef and father of two used to drink vodka at 6 a.m. until he passed out…

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Green Day had it right: Nearly 8 out of 10 parents recall school days as best time of their lives

BY Marie Haaland New York SWNS office From eating unidentifiable cafeteria food, struggling to open a locker for…

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Friends in high places: Singer Garth Brooks to discuss songwriting with Mississippi students

Country music artist Garth Brooks is planning to speak to school children in Mississippi. The Clarion Ledger reports…

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Southern gardens replete with ‘floral immigrants’ so why not go a little more truly native?

After returning last week from my summer home in England, a walk around the ‘hood unearthed a surprising…

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Mississippi college town loses one of its characters with death of Ron ‘Ronzo’ Shapiro

Ron ‘Ronzo’ Shapiro passed away at the age of 75, after succumbing to his battle with cancer. Shapiro…