There are some excellent cops who work here, however, this department just can't seem to find…read morecompetent leadership to sit and stay in the role of the Police Chief. Sadly, this instability is a theme that is rampant throughout the City of Meridian. Good luck to whomever is next in the hot seat.

A beautiful mansion with lots of Civil War history in Meridian, MS - it was headquarters for…read more Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston in 1863. It is especially charming at Christmas when various businesses and organizations around town decorate various trees and garland in the interior. There are various antiques and historic gowns that adorn the bedrooms. Even a dress from the 1940s designed by Christian Dior. I highly recommend checking out around the holidays if in Meridian.

This cemetery was absolutely beautiful with so many interesting characters within in. Wish we…read morecould've made it for a ghost tour!! Queen of the Mississippi Gypsys (I've taken a lot of pictures at different cemeteries. This is the first place that not only my camera but also my phone glitched multiple times) Queen Kelly Mitchell died during the birth of her 15th child on January 31, 1915 in Coatopa, Alabama. Her husband, King Emil, sought local medical assistance and offered $10,000 if doctors could save her, but the efforts were in vain. The couple were the leaders of the Mitchell clan of Romany people, one of the largest in America. It was decided that she would be buried at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Meridian, MS. Her body was placed in a frozen state for 12 days, to allow time for more people to come and pay tribute. 20,000 people attended her funeral with music and celebrations included. Legends suggest that Kelly was buried in a $15,000 gold casket and/or that 20-dollar gold pieces were tossed into her grave. Her grave has been damaged multiple times by grave robbers. You might notice random things atop her tombstone, local lore states, "If you go up there and leave her a trinket, she'll come to you in a dream and solve all your troubles."

I saw a sign for a haunted ghost tour in a rest stop when I first got into Mississippi that was…read morebeing held here. While I was only in Mississippi for business for a few days, I decided to stop and check out the cemetery anyway. The cemetery itself was a bit off the highway and as I drove to at the neighborhood got worse and worse. There was nothing overly spectacular about this graveyard.

Sciple's Water Mill has been in operation in the same location since the 18th century (1790 to be…read moreexact). They use a man-made lake to power the mill which they then use to grind corn and other items, then sell them at the mill or in the East Central Mississippi area. I visited here last year with my wife and in-laws and was impressed with the history of the place and how well of an operation they have there. In addition, they play music on most Friday and Saturday nights, which I have heard is a good time, though I have not experienced it myself. For those that may have heard of this place, but can't quite place where they may have heard of it, the Mill was featured on Dirty Jobs with Mike Rowe. If you ever find yourself in rural Mississippi, I highly recommend a visit, and a purchase of some ground corn to make some good homemade bread!

What an ultimate experience both as an adult and a kid. This is my second visit to the mill and it…read morewas exciting to share it with my family. It's great to see how simple things from over a century ago still are in practice and produce such a great product.