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Where does US News & World Report call the best place to live in Mississippi? See the list
U.S. News & World Report has listed the best places to live in Mississippi, and the list might surprise you. The Magnolia State has great food, rich history, art and lots of nature to enjoy. Cities along the coast have beaches. Casinos and resorts offer regular entertainment, and the Gulf is known for having golf courses that are par excellence. U.S. News & World Report also tracked online searches for moving to a new city or state in the first quarter of 2025. Mississippi made the Top 10. Coastal states and Southern states ranked highly. People are likely considering factors like weather, the job market and housing affordability. The Magnolia State has a lower cost of living and plenty of small towns with great food, culture and access to nature. If you're looking to move to Mississippi or just looking for a greener pasture close to where you currently call home, these are the top options. The Hub City has art, academics and charm. Housing costs in Hattiesburg run about $182,020, and the national average is $370,489. The average commute is about 13 minutes. That's 8.5 minutes shorter than the national average. Population: 49,196. Median Home Value: $182,020. Median Household Income: $41,707. Jackson is the largest city in the state. It has great food and entertainment options. Housing costs in Jackson are about $113,396. The average commute time is about 20 minutes. That's slightly less than the national average. Population: 146,302. Median Home Value: $113,396. Median Household Income: $44,635. World Atlas: These 9 small towns are the best places to live in Mississippi. Here's why Gulfport has a lower cost of living than many cities, and home prices are well below the national average. Housing costs in Gulfport run about $188,052, that's about half the national average. The average commute time about 19 minutes, which is lower than the national average. Population: 74,212. Median Home Value: $188,052. Median Household Income: $47,016. According to U.S. News & World report, these are the Top 10 places to live: Johns Creek, Georgia. Carmel, Indiana. Pearland, Texas. Fishers, Indiana. Cary, North Carolina. League City, Texas. Apex, North Carolina. Leander, Texas. Rochester Hills, Michigan. Troy, Michigan. Bonnie Bolden is the Deep South Connect reporter for Mississippi with Gannett/USA Today. Email her at bbolden@ This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: US News & World Report picks best places to live in MS. See the list
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
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Mississippi migration: State is one of most-searched by people who want to move
U.S. News & World Report tracked online searches for moving to a new city or state in the first quarter of 2025. Mississippi made the Top 10. The state has a lower cost of living and plenty of small towns with great food, culture and access to nature. U.S. News & World Report noted that coastal states and Southern states ranked highly. People are likely considering factors like weather, the job market and housing affordability. More: These 9 small towns were named the best places to live in Mississippi. Here's why According to U.S. News & World Report, the following states were the most searched related to moving in the first quarter of 2025: South Carolina. Tennessee. Delaware. North Carolina. Maine. Idaho. West Virginia. Alabama. Arkansas. Mississippi. Bonnie Bolden is the Deep South Connect reporter for Mississippi with Gannett/USA Today. Email her at bbolden@ This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: US News & World Report: People who want to move keep looking at MS
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
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USA Today says this beach bar is top 3 in the US. And it's just 1 hour from Savannah
Looking for the best beach bar experience near Savannah? Well, you won't have to go far. USA Today has released its Readers' Choice Awards 2025 for the 10 best beach bars in the country, and one standout just a short drive away has made an appearance. This bar, located at the Beach House resort on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, has been ranked the No. 3 beach bar in the entire U.S. According to USA Today, the best beach bar just 40 miles from Savannah, is Tiki Hut. Besides its prime oceanfront location, it's the only live-music venue directly on the beach. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Tiki Hut offers everything from laid-back beach vibes to lively evenings with dancing, food, drinks, and unforgettable views. For more about this bar, visit Ocean Deck Restaurant and Beach Bar (Daytona Beach, Florida) Flora-Bama (Pensacola, Florida) Tiki Hut at Beach House (Hilton Head Island, South Carolina) Reunion Kitchen + Drink (Santa Barbara, California) Copper Bar at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel (Waimea, Hawaii) Mai Tai Bar at The Royal Hawaiian (Honolulu, Hawaii) Sloppy Joe's on the Beach at Bilmar Beach Resort (Treasure Island, Florida) The Crow's Nest (Santa Cruz, California) House Without A Key at Halekulani Hotel (Honolulu, Hawaii) Edge of Waikiki at Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort (Honolulu, Hawaii) Vanessa Countryman is the Trending Topics Reporter for the Deep South Connect Team Georgia. Email her at Vcountryman@ This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: Best beach near Savannah. USA Today names this one Top 3 in America
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11-05-2025
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Best trails in Georgia: USA Today names this spot best for walkers, hikers and cyclists
USA Today has released its Readers' Choice Awards 2025 results for the 10 best recreational trails in the U.S., and one in Georgia made it into the top ten. This trail in Georgia, ranked No. 9 in the entire U.S., is is paved and non-motorized, suitable for walkers, hikers, and bicyclists. According to USA Today, the best trail in the Peach State is the Silver Comet Trail, a 61.5-mile long trail running from Smyrna to the Georgia/Alabama state line near Cedartown. Here is USA Today's list: Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail (Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama) Withlacoochee State Trail (Inverness, Florida) Spokane River Centennial State Park Trail (Spokane Valley, Washington) Katy Trail (Missouri) Chessie Trail (Lexington, Virginia) Capital City State Trail (Madison, Wisconsin) South Platte River Trail (Julesburg, Colorado) Ke Ala Hele Makalae (Kauai, Hawaii) Silver Comet Trail (Georgia) Great Allegheny Passage (Maryland and Pennsylvania) Vanessa Countryman is the Trending Topics Reporter for the Deep South Connect Team Georgia. Email her at Vcountryman@ This article originally appeared on Athens Banner-Herald: USA Today best recreational trail in Georgia: Silver Comet Trail shines
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Climate
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When is the May full moon? A special Flower Moon will shine bright near Mother's Day
A special full moon will rise soon over Mississippi. The May full moon is known as the Flower Moon, among other names, because spring is when plants start blooming and animals shake off the dregs of winter. It's a time to prepare for the coming summer. This month, the full moon is special because it's a micromoon. Here's what that means and when you're likely to see the moon shine the brightest over the Magnolia State. The Flower Moon will be its brightest at 11:56 P.M. CT Monday, May 12, according to Old Farmer's Almanac. It will also be bright on Mother's Day, May 11, and Tuesday, May 13. In Jackson, the full moon will rise at 8:12 p.m. May 12 and set at 5:43 a.m. May 13. Click here to see moonrise and moonset times in your area. According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, the name Flower Moon comes from Algonquin. It's a season when buds are blooming across a lot of North American. The Cree also called it the Budding Moon and Leaf Budding Moon. The trive also called it the Frog Moon or Egg Laying Moon. The Oglala called it Moon of Shedding Ponies, and the Dakota and Lakota reportedly called it the Planting Moon. A micromoon is the opposite of a supermoon. It looks 5.9% to 6.9% smaller than an average full moon. It also appears 12.5% to 14.1% smaller than a supermoon, which happens when the full moon is at its closest point to Earth. The moon's phases in May are: 🌓 First Quarter: May 4. 🌕 Full Moon: May 12. 🌗 Last Quarter: May 20. 🌑 New Moon: May 27. Here's a list of the full moon names, courtesy of the Old Farmer's Almanac: January: Wolf Moon. February: Snow Moon March: Worm Moon. April: Pink Moon. May: Flower Moon. June: Strawberry Moon. July: Buck Moon. August: Sturgeon Moon. September: Corn Moon (was Harvest Moon in 2024). October: Hunter Moon. November: Beaver Moon. December: Cold Moon. More: Summer will start in Mississippi soon. Here's what The Old Farmer's Almanac is predicting The Strawberry Moon will appear on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Courtesy: John Tufts and Maria Francis Bonnie Bolden is the Deep South Connect reporter for Mississippi with Gannett/USA Today. Email her at bbolden@ This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: When is next full moon? Flower Moon will shine soon in Mississippi.
