Lifestyle

LIFESTYLE IN MARION COUNTY

Check out the lifestyle of the Deep South. Kick off your shoes and stay a while. This section of the site offers tips for the home and garden, delicious recipes, and more.

We love Marion County because of its modern diversity and its old-fashioned charm. The quaint downtown storefronts have been serving area residents since the early 1800′s and provide the historical ambience of a true American hometown.

Timber and forestry play a major role in Marion County’s economy, as it is home to Georgia Pacific, Columbia Chip, Webb Forestry, and many other wood related industries. Sometimes, the pulpwood and chip trucks seem to dominate the roadways and the pine forests roll on for miles.

THE SOUTHERN LIFESTYLE

Lazy days on the front porch swing drinking some cold sweet iced-tea with a cool breeze whispering through the pines are quite common in the deep South. Food is a big part of life in Marion County and cooking a big meal for the family is one of the favorite local activities.

Community – Marion County Miss Hospitality - Southern Magnolia Spring Classic

Junior Miss 2010 - Fireworks at the Park - Tea Party Rally - Columbia Lions Club

An American Century - Keep Marion County Beautiful - MS Watermelon Festival

ARTS AND ARTISTS

The arts are alive and well in Marion County as can be seen by the many artists and arts and craft shows in the community. Arts festivals draw a big crowd and we have several galleries in town showcasing a variety of work.

Style, Language, and Inspiration – Pink Feathers Art Bras - A Whisper on the Bayou

Mississippi Opera Artistic Director – Like Mother, Like Son

OUTDOORSMEN’S PARADISE

The hunting and fishing in Marion County is second to none. White-tailed deer, wild turkeys, wild boar, and other wildlife are abundant in the pine forests of the area. There are many rivers, sandbars, and creeks available to enjoy some great boating, fishing, swimming, and camping.

Recreation in Marion County – Pearl River – Red Bluff – Longleaf Trace - Columbia Water Park

Pearl River Airboat Adventures - Pearl River Airboat Ride – Beach Party on Main Street

GARDENING

Gardening is an integral part of life in Marion County and it seems like almost everyone has some sort of garden. We grow tomatoes, squash, okra, field peas, and corn. We grow zucchini, peppers, potatoes, lima beans, and even pineapples. We have a rich agricultural heritage dating back to the first settlers here. It is still important to us as can been seen by the large number of farms in the area. We will be providing gardening tips and access to relevant agricultural information on this site.

Local Weather - Spring Flowers 2010

SOUTHERN COOKING

Cooking in the South is most often a family affair involving fresh meats, vegetables from the garden, homemade desserts, canned preserves, and buttermilk buscuits. We like fried chicken, fresh catfish, crawdads, smoked ham and turkey with squash, fried okra, corn on the cob, potato salad, and fried green tomatoes. Bar-B-Q is a revered art form in the deep South.

The Round Table Restaurant

ENTERTAINMENT AND MUSICAL HERITAGE

Marion County has its fair share of talented musicians ranging in style from Country, Bluegrass, Gospel, Blues, and Rock to Contemporary Christian and Hip Hop. There are also some excellent Jazz, Classical, Opera, and Dance music artists from the area.