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Kara’s Sights and Bites: Gulf Coast’s history, funnel cakes are just two reasons to visit

Kara’s Sights and Bites: Gulf Coast’s history, funnel cakes are just two reasons to visit

by Mississippi Monitor | Apr 17, 2024 | Kara's Bites & Sights

By Kara Kimbrough The history of the Mississippi Gulf Coast has always intrigued me. When I briefly (emphasis on brief) entertained the thought of earning a Ph.D., the origin on the area’s founding and its first inhabitants is the only topic I considered for a...
Kara’s Sights & Bites: Hattiesburg offers history, hummus, hot chicken and hundreds of roses

Kara’s Sights & Bites: Hattiesburg offers history, hummus, hot chicken and hundreds of roses

by Mississippi Monitor | Apr 10, 2024 | Kara's Bites & Sights

By Kara Kimbrough One of the most amazing things about Mississippi is that there’s always a hidden gem just around the corner. A place I didn’t know existed until recently is the amazing Mississippi Armed Forces Museum on the grounds of Camp Shelby just outside of...
Kara’s Bites & Sights: Forget pricey vacations: Enjoy free picnic areas during balmy spring

Kara’s Bites & Sights: Forget pricey vacations: Enjoy free picnic areas during balmy spring

by Mississippi Monitor | Apr 3, 2024 | Kara's Bites & Sights

By Kara Kimbrough Dilemma: a tight budget doesn’t allow room for a flight to an expensive vacation spot. But here’s a thought: there are still plenty of ways to enjoy the beauty, warm sun and cool breezes of spring for the price of a tank of gas. One of the best...
Kara’s Bites & Sights: It’s OK to have fun with the Easter meal

Kara’s Bites & Sights: It’s OK to have fun with the Easter meal

by Mississippi Monitor | Mar 27, 2024 | Kara's Bites & Sights

By Kara Kimbrough Christians celebrate Easter for one reason: to commemorate the resurrection of Christ three days following his death. As long as we remember this important fact and celebrate its true meaning, there’s nothing wrong with enjoying a festive...
Kara’s Sights & Bites: Mississippi’s state parks are some of the best in the U.S.

Kara’s Sights & Bites: Mississippi’s state parks are some of the best in the U.S.

by Mississippi Monitor | Mar 20, 2024 | Kara's Bites & Sights

By Kara Kimbrough It’s officially spring, which means our electric bills will soon skyrocket as air conditioners began operating at full capacity. Scratch that…on a more positive note, it’s spring – time to get out and explore beautiful spring foliage found...
Kara’s Sights and Bites: Easter lunch should be special, not stressful

Kara’s Sights and Bites: Easter lunch should be special, not stressful

by Mississippi Monitor | Mar 13, 2024 | Kara's Bites & Sights

By Kara Kimbrough Sitting down to a bountiful lunch on Easter Sunday has been an American tradition for decades. However, for many, it can be a stressful day, juggling church services, family time and other activities with cooking a special meal complete with an...
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