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Mississippi ( /ˌmɪsɨˈsɪpi/ (help·info)) is a state located in the Southern United States. Jackson is the state capital and largest city. The state's name comes from the Mississippi River, which flows along its western boundary, and takes its name from the Ojibwe word misi-ziibi ("Great River"). The state is heavily forested outside of the Mississippi Delta area. Its catfish aquaculture farms produce the majority of farm-raised catfish consumed in the United States.^[4] The state symbol is the magnolia tree.

Mississippi is bordered on the north by Tennessee, on the east by Alabama, on the south by Louisiana and a narrow coast on the Gulf of Mexico and on the west, across the Mississippi River, by Louisiana and Arkansas.

Major rivers in Mississippi, apart from its namesake, include the Big Black River, the Pearl River, the Yazoo, the Pascagoula, and the Tombigbee. Major lakes include Ross Barnett Reservoir, Arkabutla Lake, Sardis Lake and Grenada Lake.

The state of Mississippi is entirely composed of lowlands, the highest point being Woodall Mountain, in the foothills of the Cumberland Mountains, 806 feet (246&_160;m) above sea level. The lowest point is sea level at the Gulf coast. The mean elevation in the state is 300 feet (91&_160;m) above sea level.

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1. The Merchant Marines, And What They Do November 04, 2009 The Merchant Marines, And What They Do Who are the merchant marines? First let me start by saying they are not military. The closest they come to military is that all of their credentials are issued by the United States Coast Guard who oversees all aspects of marine safety on the U.S. waterways. The merchant marines are a civilian organization that work as crew members on all U.S. flagged merchant vessels. These vessels can be any of the following; ocean going freighters that travel around the world. Iron ore freighters on the Great Lakes, Casino boats on the Mississippi river. Tug boats ... (read more) Author: Timothy Spears

2. Amazing Thanksgiving Recipes From Down South November 02, 2009 If you have never had the pleasure of dining at one of the many home style eateries that are sprinkled around the deep south, down around Louisiana and Mississippi then here is some information you may not know. That is that many of what you would call holiday dishes are served year round down there. So because they serve these dishes so often, they do like to make them extra special. Even so, come thanksgiving they pull out all the stops, so plain old thanksgiving recipes like roast turkey just won't cut it. Have you ever heard of a “turducken”. Simply put, a turducken is a boned turkey ... (read more) Author: Josephine Kilstein

3. How To Obtain Low cost Medical Insurance Web-Based In Mississippi November 01, 2009 Over 50% of the residents of Mississippi who have health care insurance admit that the cost of their premiums each month is ruining their family budget. More and more people every month are locating it more and more challenging to afford health care insurance. Fortunately there are ways for almost everyone to save some money on their health care insurance ? hopefully enough to make the premiums less of a burden on the family budget each month. Start by paying your premium automatically from your bank account every month. This saves the insurance company money and they pass the saving... (read more) Author: Health Insurance

4. Coverage controversy red herring November 01, 2009 For several weeks now a major topic of discussion and opinion pieces have referred to Mississippi and other states ?allowing? insurance companies to deny health insurance coverage to victims of domestic violence. As Mississippi commissioner of insurance I have the authority in existing statutes that would allow me to investigate and prohibit health insurance companies from using domestic violence as a pre-existing condition to deny health insurance coverage. The Unfair Trade Practices Act, codified at Mississippi Code Annotated ? 83-5-29 et seq., gives me the tools to address these i... (read more) Author: Health Insurance

5. Increase In Bank Foreclosure Listings Attract Homebuyers October 26, 2009 In areas around the country where Bank Foreclosure Listings have surged, the number of homebuyers also increased. Ms foreclosures, is just one example of such an area (Mississippi). Some factors such as low market costs, lessened interest charges and a federal tax credit is provided to first-time homebuyers valuing up to $8,000. The amount of people aggressively seeking out foreclosed homes levels to the number of speculators during the housing boom several years back. If you are living in places where news on foreclosures is heard, you will be expecting to observe a lot of homebuyers looking ... (read more) Author: Michael Bartonolis

6. Homebuyers Attracted By The Rise In Listings Of Bank Foreclosures October 26, 2009 Homebuyers increased in number when Lists of Bank Foreclosure rushed forward in some parts around the country. Ms foreclosures, is just one example of such an area (Mississippi). This is credited to several factors: low market values, a federal tax credit given to first-time homebuyers amounting to $8,000 and the lowered interest rates. The amount of people aggressively seeking out foreclosed homes levels to the number of speculators during the housing boom several years back. If you are living in places where news on foreclosures is heard, you will be expecting to observe a lot of homebuyers ... (read more) Author: Michael Bartonolis

7. Hog Hunting: Option or Obsession? October 26, 2009 Hog hunting is one of the fastest growing sports in America. In places like Alabama, Mississippi, Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana, wild boar hunting has been the answer to the overpopulation of hogs in the southern United States. While certain regions may be densely populated with hogs -- also known as feral pigs -- there are still some important rules to follow in order to properly and successful hunt the animal. The following are some tips to make your hog hunting adventures more enjoyable and triumphant: • Go after smaller hogs. Not only are large hogs more difficult to kill, bu... (read more) Author: Derek Schimmel

8. A Brief Elvis Presley Biography And How The King Lived October 26, 2009 If you think about rock and roll then the first person that comes to mind is Elvis Presley. We know him as the "King" -- his voice, looks, and moves have captivated us all in a timeless loop of the 70's and many today are seen impersonating him by wearing an Elvis jumpsuit, toning their voices to match his, and imitating his legendary moves. But do we really know him? The Elvis Presley biography started when this cultural icon was born in Tupelo, Mississippi in January 1935. Both as an actor and musician in the entertainment industry, the King became one of the widely celebrated men even ... (read more) Author: Jameson Meer

9. Conceal the noblest NFL family, three out of two generation are all star-quarterback October 19, 2009 National Football League (NFL) is the Manning family’s “drop blood of industry”, and quarterback is the most prominent of the family's "gene". Archie Manning was the most popular quarterback in University of Mississippi, in his 14-year NFL career, he was twice an All-Star game players. His eldest sons bid farewell to stadium in college because of a serious injury; his second sons Peyton Manning is one of the best NFL quarterback in history, his youngest son Eli - Manning is the main force quarterback of New York Giants. Peyton Manning has enhanced the reputation of Manning family to an ex... (read more) Author: Rebecca Zhang

10. Don't Ignore Dog Heartworm Treatment October 16, 2009 Heartworm is a parasite that has been found in all fifty states of America and all continents except Antarctica. It is most prevalent along the Mississippi river and within 150 miles of the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. This article looks at the life cycle of the heartworm and what it can do to your dog if she is infected and not treated. Heartworms have two major stages in their life cycle: as adults and as larvae. The adult heartworm lives in an infected host that could be a dog, cat, fox, wolf or coyote. It produces thousands and thousands of live larvae into its blood stream. These larvae... (read more) Author: Sally Winter

11. Miss. students get help for graduation October 08, 2009 For some students, a standardized test is the sole roadblock to a high school diploma.That's one reason the state Department of Education is offering a remediation program to get students, including second-year seniors, extra help before retaking Algebra 1 and English 2 tests. But the program is being offered to so few students that some schools have chosen not to participate. The program "is a help, but I do think our district has a greater need that we as a district must meet," Canton Public Schools Superintendent Dwight Luckett said. The district has used its own remediation... (read more) Author: Health Insurance

12. Elvis Presley Biography: Elvis Presley Childhood October 05, 2009 “Don’t criticize what you don’t understand, son. You never walked in that man’s shoes.” That is one famous quotation by Elvis Presley, or also-known-as “The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll”. True enough, the Elvis Presley childhood years were harsh and probably no one would expect a shining legend like him having to grow up in such environment. This Elvis Presley biography article will help you learn more about the childhood of the King of Rock and Roll. The King was born on 8th of January, 1935 to the Presley’s in Tupelo, Mississippi, while his twin brother was stillborn. Due to the la... (read more) Author: Chris Cornell

13. WHY YOUR MLM BUSINESS KEEPS YOU BROKE...HOW TO MAKE MONEY TO STAY IN BUSINESS October 05, 2009 You have just hung up the phone with your new sponsor and you are feeling very excited. Your $1000.00 shipment of products is on the way and you are having visions of your bank account swelling like the Mississippi River after a week of rain, barely able to contain all of your new found wealth. You dream of a lifetime of debt free living with vacations and good times aplenty. A month later,your perspective is drastically different. You have a garage full of your companies doctor approved super pills, and you cannot figure out why their not selling. You have done everything they told you t... (read more) Author: DK Edwards

14. View 7 States from the Peak of Clingmans Dome October 01, 2009 By Bennie McCann At 6,643-feet high, Clingmans Dome isn’t just the highest point in the Smoky Mountains…it’s the highest point in the entire state of Tennessee. As a matter of fact, it’s second only to Mount Mitchell in having the highest mountain peak east of the Mississippi. Believe it or not, on a clear day you can stand at the Dome’s observation tower and see over 100 miles and seven states. That’s quite a view. Even on a cloudy day the view is over 20 miles in any direction. It’s like standing on a cloud and looking out over the world. The road leading to Clingmans Dome st... (read more) Author: Bennie McCann

15. Unlikely Torchbearer October 01, 2009 Osceola McCarty had dreams of being a nurse when she was a little girl growing up in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Her dreams were laid aside when family needs forced her to leave school at age 13 and join her grandmother, mother and aunt beside the washing pot in the back yard. That big black kettle, boiling away under the relentless Mississippi sun, pelting rain, or cold winds, became her existence. You could find her from early in the morning until late in the evening, either washing clothes or stooped over a hot iron as she crisped them up. At some point she became content with her life... (read more) Author: Fireflies Team

16. Md. Is Wealthier, More Diverse Than Most States :TINA IRGANG October 01, 2009 Marylanders tend to be more diverse, better educated and marry later in life than most Americans, according to the results of the U.S. Census Bureau's 2008 American Community Survey, published Tuesday. Among Maryland residents, 61 percent identify their race as "white alone" -- only two states, Mississippi and Hawaii, reported a lower percentage. At 29 percent, those Marylanders who consider themselves "black or African American alone" made up the fifth-largest percentage in the nation. Only 12 states claim a larger percentage of foreign-born residents. The American Community Survey ... (read more) Author: Health Insurance

17. Arbitration Clause Deemed Unconscionable on Appeal Enforceability Overturned by Mississippi Supreme October 01, 2009 Many times, in an effort to afford ourselves the maximum protection permitted by contract law, inspectors include everything but the “kitchen sink” in their inspection agreements. In this particular case, and in addition to some unforeseen consequences in the follow-on processes associated with the arbitration clause, one inspector found himself forced back into court. Arbitration clauses are generally thought of as enforceable within common contracts. Many contracts contain arbitration clauses, and most folks don’t give them a second glance. Such was the case of a Mississippi inspector ... (read more) Author: joe farsetta

18. Georgia Health Insurance Helps Members of the Peach State Become More Healthy : RONNIE HAMILTON September 11, 2009 Georgia has just been named in the top 10 for one of the unhealthiest states in the nation. Georgia is ranked No. 6 on the list following just Florida, Nevada, New Mexico, Louisiana, and Mississippi. These rankings were done judging each state on twenty-one different factors ranging from cancer rates to obesity. Georgia has recently leaped into the top ten in the past ten years, with Georgia being 24 sports higher at No. 30 less than ten years ago. Georgia has been ranked fourth in the number new AIDS cases per year, and firth for the number of sexually transmitted diseases. Just these two new... (read more) Author: Health Insurance

19. The Top 10 Public Gardens to Visit in the Southeastern United States September 10, 2009 For the past year I've been compiling a list of Public Gardens for a gardening website I run. These gardens all look like fantastic places to visit, but what are the most popular? I'll continue with this list for the Southeastern region of the United States. The Southeastern states are states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and also Washington DC. The most popular public gardens (based on online chatter) in the beautiful Southeast are: 10. Norfolk Botanical Garden in Norfolk, Virginia 9. Bot... (read more) Author: Larry Truett

20. John Grisham Author Biographies September 10, 2009 John Grisham was born on February 8, 1955 in Jonesboro Arkansas to a cotton farmer and an itinerant construction worker father and a mother who was a homemaker. As a child, he dreamed of being a professional baseball player, but it was not to be. He attended Mississippi State University where he majored in accounting. He graduated with a law degree from University of Mississippi in 1981. John married Renee Jones in 1981 and they have two children, Ty and Shea. He practiced criminal and civil law in Southaven, Mississippi for 10 years. He was also a State Representative of Mississippi ... (read more) Author: Elizabeth Lindsey

21. Sporting Clays Tip for September 2009 September 09, 2009 HERE'S YOUR PADDLE. UPSTREAM OR DOWN? September 2009 Shooting Tip Seriously now, take about 10 long seconds and do this. Slow down and think about what it feels like to paddle a canoe upstream. Against the current. Go ahead. Please. I'll wait. 1 Mississippi, 2 Mississippi, 3 Mississippi, 4......................... OK, it's nice to be on the water and the view is beautiful but if you're going to make it back to the cabin before dark, the paddling takes some work. Right? Let's do the exercise again. This time paddling downstream. No worries, just go with the flow................... (read more) Author: Paragon School

22. The Top 10 Railroading Museums in the Southeastern United States September 09, 2009 For the past year I've been compiling a list of Railroading Museums for my model railroading website. These museums all look like fantastic places to visit, but what are the most popular? I'll continue with this list for the Southeastern region of the United States. The Southeastern States are Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. The most popular railroading museums (based on online chatter) in the Southeast are: 10. Central Florida Railroad Museum in Winter Garden, Florida 9. North Carolina Tra... (read more) Author: Larry Truett

23. Buy a Home in Dayton's Bluff for $1.00! September 03, 2009 Dayton's Bluff is a scenic historical neighborhood on the East Side of Saint Paul. The gorgeous area along the river bluff boasts sweeping views of the Mississippi River Valley and downtown. The opposite end of the neighborhood is bordered by both Mounds Park and Swede Hollow, offering acres of green space. Although it is accessible to downtown, Dayton's Bluff is separated by ravines, rail lines, freeways and bluffs. This separation has helped to establish Dayton's Bluff as its own entity. For a community with so much to offer, Dayton's Bluff has never quite fulfilled its potential. Thr... (read more) Author: Jerry Clifford

24. Study Probes Racial Tension Between Hurricane Katrina Evacuees and Houston Community August 31, 2009 Two breeches in the Florida Street levee, looking toward the Mississippi River, are shown Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2005, in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina moved through the area.Four years ago a flood caused by Hurricane Katrina devastated much of New Orleans.  Thousands of evacuees took up residence in other cities, most notably Houston, Texas.  While the city was praised for its efforts to host the evacuees, not all went smoothly.  A new study shows that many Houstonians resented the newcomers.  When Jason Shelton came to Houston from Ohio a year after Hurricane Katrina, he... (read more)

25. Crony Contracts and the Bush Administration August 31, 2009 Private contracts are handed out by the federal government in droves these days. However, the use of private contractors is an old tool of the government. Private contractors were used during the removal of Native Americans from the southeast. In 1831 thirteen thousand Choctaws made the long, forced trek from their home in Mississippi to the arid prairies of the mid-west. Howard Zinn said, in his book A People’s History of the United States, "The army was supposed to organize their trek, but it turned over its job to private contractors who charged the government as much as possible, gave the ... (read more) Author: Ravish Kalra

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