With so many stereotypes about the state and its residents, Mississippi gets a lot of flack and is often times unfairly (and inaccurately) judged. But us residents know the truth about the state. Whether born here or a transplant, there’s no denying there are a ton of reasons to love Mississippi; here are just a few of them.
- Charming small towns where knowing everyone’s name is the norm.
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- Fresh air.
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- The smell of fresh cut grass.
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- The feeling of freedom.
Parminder Vig/Facebook
- Beautiful views.
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- Including amazing sunrises.
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- And sunsets.
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- Friendly, caring neighbors who are always willing to lend a hand.
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- Living at a slower pace and being able to enjoy the simple things in life.
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- Tons of places to explore.
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- Oceanfront scenery.
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- And lakeside vistas.
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- Wide open spaces.
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- Picture-perfect rural scenes.
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- Architecture that’ll take you to the past.
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- Seasonal views.
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- Peaceful drives down back roads.
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Why will your heart will always be in Mississippi?
Carmen K. Sisson/Cloudybright
Jeff Monk Photography/Facebook
Mistie-Josh Reece
Parminder Vig/Facebook
Jeff Wilkinson/Facebook
Ed Wright/Facebook
Natalie Maynor/Flickr
William Lee/Facebook
Mack Robison/Facebook
Tina Puglisi-Meadows/Facebook
Roger Smith/Flickr
Robert/Flickr
Regina Stevens-Whittington/Facebook
Patrick Brown/Glistening Light Photography
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