A new exhibit in St. Landry Parish depicts the Courir de Mardi Gras.
“A day like this … you go out into the countryside, and you hear that haunting melody. And you see ‘em. And it’s an atmosphere that prevails. You can’t quite describe it. You can’t quite … It’s mystery, a little bit of fear, that old time can’t-wait-till-Christmas-morning type …

People might think Mardi Gras is the time to visit New Orleans, but the city is actually much more charming, and less crowded, during the holidays. Lights twinkle down Canal Street, wreaths decorate the streetcars and snow even falls outside Harrah’s Casino. Of course music is always a highlight in New Orleans, but hearing some of the country’s best musicians sing carols in St. Louis Cathedral is an unforgettable experience.

A new photography exhibit in Water Valley showcases Mississippi’s past and present, including never before seen works by the late Jim Higgins.

Normally I am not a ghost-believing kind of girl, but I know Huntsville has a rich history with all sorts of quirky characters. I wasn’t familiar with the town’s many ghost stories before, but am certainly aware of them after attending Huntsville Ghost Walk last weekend.

A Q&A with The Moonlit Road storytelling site founder Craig Dominey, complete with a ghost story.

How did The Moonlit Road come about?

CD: I’m a native Southerner and used to write freelance articles on Southern history and culture. I always felt the South sometimes got a bad rap in other parts of the country so I wanted to create something that taught people about Southern culture in a fun way. So, I chose storytelling and ghost stories as a gateway to do that. Our visitors can simply read or listen to a story, or dig deeper and learn more about the place and culture that the story comes from.