The Salvation Army, the nation’s largest social services organization with more than 7,600 service locations across the country, is increasing efforts to meet human need. In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the organization has evolved service delivery to ensure that immediate needs of community members, first responders, and government partners are met.

Let nature relieve your stress!

The last 24 hours have been a whirlwind of updates and statements by state and local officials, businesses, and organizations. Below are some of the top updates that have come into Our Mississippi Home.

Lisa McCusker of Gautier has been named the Parent of the Year for both Gautier High School (GHS) and the Pascagoula-Gautier School District (PGSD).

Walk into any big grocery store and you will be met by an abundance of food that is unparalleled in history. Almost any fruit, any time, no matter the season, beef, chicken, pork and vegetables that may have traveled thousands of miles to arrive still fresh, not to mention hundreds of selections of canned good, and frozen foods of all sorts, and offered at affordable prices. Affordable to most, that is.

Amid the national hysteria and misinformation surrounding the coronavirus, Our Mississippi Home asked two coastal doctors to weigh in on the truth about what the virus is, and provide some quick tips for Mississippi residents to reduce exposure.

Four things that are great to eat in the morning for energy.

Garden Park Medical Center announced measures being adopted to protect the health of patients, visitors and staff against the coronavirus, COVID-19.

It was a shower of warm welcomes and open show of support for the military by a large crowd gathered at the Coast Centurion Annual Meeting recently.

Following the Hancock Whitney Classic on March 10 and 11 between Mississippi State and Texas Tech, MGM Park will host six games during the annual ‘Battle at the Beach’ tournament on the Mississippi Gulf Coast from March 12 to 14.

The event will be held on March 14 at the Indian Point RV Resort in Gautier located just off of Gautier-Vancleave Road. The focus of the event is to clean up the Pascagoula River while having a fun time in the community.

JGRLS Library programs and events – March 10-19

Despite the island’s sordid past (unknown to many) and prediction of eventual demise, for anyone with an access to a boat and a little time to relax the island still boasts of white sand, clear water, bountiful nature and a wonderful time.

A visitor reminds us of a special place – the Pascagoula River.

A historic anniversary in the nation’s evolution on suffrage and the contributions of women in every aspect of American life are featured in the programming sponsored by The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) Committee on Resources and Services for Women (CSRW) throughout March in celebration of Women’s History Month.

Taste, bid, donate, and enjoy a night out while helping your community. Get your ticket today for Taste of South Mississippi on March 26 to taste samples of well-loved dishes from local restaurants, who will compete for your vote to win the “People’s Choice Award.”