What's it like to live in Mississippi?

I spent my childhood in Jackson, Mississippi from the age of 3 to 11, so my perspective of the state is from the eyes of a young girl in the early, mid, and late 2000s. Racism still exists, but it isn't as blatant as, say, sixty years ago. read more

Mississippi is just about as “Southern” as it gets—especially when it comes to they speak. You see, Mississippians are have that oh-so sweet southern drawl that is frequently imitated, but rarely ever done well. Now, keep in mind that the different areas of Mississippi don’t all sound the same, but there seems to be a common theme. read more

I don't live in Mississippi any longer, but I loved living there because of the friendly people, laid-back attitude, and great culture. I only lived there for four years, but it will always feel like home. Mississippi seems to do that to a lot of outsiders. read more

16 Best Places to Live in Mississippi Current Resident: Hernando is a quaint small town. There is a downtown square which entertains a lot of different kinds of events, such as a farmers market, arts and crafts events, movie nights, etc. read more