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Mississippi Roads travels to Mize, MS, for their annual Watermelon Festival. Many people claim Smith County watermelons to be among some of the finest in the state, so when the town of Mize held its annual festival, the Roads Crew was there to take in the music, the contests, and of course - the watermelons.
The Roads crew travels to north Mississippi to witness the annual Tupelo Elvis Festival. While they were there, they discovered why so many people enjoy keeping the memory of the King of Rock and Roll alive, and why he's so important to Tupelo.
The Roads crew stops in the little town of Como, MS, which has seen its share of struggles and growth - and luckily, it seems they’re in another growth period.
A trio of singers is discovered by accident. We show the story of the Como Mamas, a group that’s making a big splash nationally in gospel music, and we'll hear just how well their voices work in unison to deliver amazing music with a positive message.
The Roads crew explores the small town of Ruleville and discovers some of its hidden gems. We talk to an artist who has overcome some challenging obstacles to create masterpieces. We visit with a Ruleville native who’s made quite the name for himself in Hollywood, and a photographer from the state is traveling the nation to capture its spirit.
Every year for more than a decade, the Celtic Heritage Foundation has sponsored the Celtic Fest at the Ag Museum in Jackson. The entire event spans a few days and goes on rain or shine, with plenty of activities for the whole family inside and out. Feats of strength, Celtic Music, and workshops all greet visitors to the fair.
The Central Mississippi Fair in Kosciusko has been going on for more than a century. Walt and the MS Roads crew take a look around the attractions and learn how the fair started and why it’s still going strong more than 100 years later.
In this special edition of Mississippi Roads, we take a look at how the state celebrates the Holidays in different ways.
In this edition of Mississippi Roads, we'll take a look around the Delta from top to bottom. Our show starts off in the Yazoo Historical Society's Sam B. Olden Historical Museum - a museum meticulously curated and dedicated to the area's history. We take a look at everything from Yazoo's ancient historiy with a great collection of fossils and dioramas to it's modern influences that are felt across the world.
On this edition of Mississippi Roads, it's clashing weapons and clanging armor at the South Mississippi Renaissance Faire. We explore what draws the crowds, and the different activities for the entire family that make up the event. There's falconry, belly dancing, jousting, sparring, heavy games, magic, and much more - all wrapped up into one fun event.
Mississippi Roads visits the Cairo Museum in Vicksburg and tours the reconstructed Ironclad “city-class” gunboat. The Cairo navigated the muddy waters of the Yazoo River for just a brief period of time before two torpedoes ripped a hole in its hull, sinking the ship for nearly a century until some brave divers brought it up.
Dunn's Falls outside of Enterprise, near Meridian, is a part of the Pat Harrison Waterway District that offers a tranquil place to take in a 65 foot waterfall and tour an old gristmill. Plus, visitors can take advantage of primitive camping or stay at the cabin.
Eddie "Chank" Willis earned his unusual nickname by creating a unique sound for Motown. We sit down with the former Governor's Arts Awards Recipient and talk with him about the era of Motown and his influence on its sound.
Even though Louisville might not be seem like the place to hose a successful comic convention, we learn that one man's vision helped bring visitors from across the state - and even the galaxy - to the small town.
Located in Pontotoc, Mississippi; Cherry Creek Orchards is locally owned and operated by Wylie and Amanda Stark. The couple encourages customers to come to their farm and pick the fruit themselves. They are passionate about getting kids involved in u-pick-it to educate them on where and how food is grown. Cherry Creek Orchards sells peaches, nectarines, apples, grapes, plums, figs, blackberries, watermelons and pumpkins. Their fruit can also be found at various farmers markets around the area.
In this edition of Mississippi Roads, we explore a museum dedicated to the men and women who have served in our military throughout the nation's history. The Mississippi Armed Forces Museum outside of Hattiesburg houses detailed displays of the scenery, the battlefields, the day-to-day life, and the equipment used by those brave men and women throughout the years.
In 1812, Andrew Jackson stopped in the town of Washington, MS. Back then, it was a thriving community, and it still survives as a small town. But every so often, the locals get together to commemorate when Andrew Jackson camped in Washington, MS, on his way to New Orleans... only to receive the orders to return to Tennessee.
During World War II, a group of men from overseas made Jackson their home, and left a lasting impression on those who knew them. They were the Dutch Airmen, and we were lucky enough to sit down with some people who knew them well and hear their touching story.
And in a fitting tribute to those heros who have given a portion of their lives - or their whole lives, sometimes - to our country, we take to the skies with a group of the state's honored veterans to visit our nation's capitol.
The Mississippi Roads crew celebrates July 4th in Ridgeland with the Celebrate America Balloon Glow. Every year since 1990, more than twenty thousand people show up for great music, entertainment, food, and fun near Northpark Mall. We join them for the fun and festivities, as well as take a look behind the scenes and speak with one of the balloonists who makes the trip to take part in the glow.
Plus, Marianne Todd spent years as a photographer working with political figures and heavy hitters before realizing her dream to start a magazine. If you've picked up a copy of Legends Magazine, then you've seen her work. The magazine covers everything from the state's arts, culture, people, places and events in a beautiful format with gorgeous pictures and well-worded stories.
When Katrina tore through the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Bay St. Louis was one of the communities hit hard. Gone with many of its businesses and residences was its community theater. But, as the saying goes, the show must go on. The community rallied together to restore an old building, and in doing so, brought hope and happiness to the community as a whole.
And finally, if you're ever dining at the Ole Biloxi Schooner Seafood Restaurant in Biloxi and see something strange out of the corner of your eye - well, you wouldn't be the first to do so. We learn about the history of the restaurant and the building it rests in - and why it may be home to some strange occurrences.
