August in Mississippi: Summer’s Last Hurrah | Hattiesburg News

August in Mississippi is a wild ride—packed with summer adventures before school kicks back in. Hernando’s 17th annual scavenger hunt had teams racing clues and local spots for bragging rights, while Jackson’s museum amazed crowds with life-sized, moving Ice Age beasts. Book lovers cheered at Gulfport’s free festival with live music and kid fun, and Meridian’s singer-songwriter night let locals share their stories. And on August 14? Vicksburg’s ‘Sip Stroll’ had folks walking across the Old Mississippi River Bridge for a jaw-dropping river view. Make every minute count—summer’s almost gone. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9b6d1533e9bbf6f2