I know somebody from Mississippi, she's the sweetest thing(there's no way I'll ever get a woman like the one I'm talking to, but that's another story for another time) You'll have to ask her about it, she lived in Jackson, but is now in Holly Springs, I believe. She goes to school there, if I remember correctly. But, there's nothing wrong with Mississippi, just don't expect many tourist. If all people down there are as nice and sweet as the woman that I know, then you couldn't find a nicer state(other than Ohio, but that's just my opinion)
Daniel