Jackson George Reginal Library System is excited to invite our community partners to participate in our “Adventure Begins at Your Library” Summer library kickoff event and community resources fair. The event will take place on May 31st from 4-6 pm at the Gautier Community Center, 2012 Library Lane, Gautier, MS, and promises to be a fun-filled day for all attendees.

Summer is quickly approaching. The weather is getting warmer. Teachers and students are eager to enjoy a summer of fun. One of the most popular activities for American children is attending a summer camp. The connections made at thesinitely want to enroll te camps can last a lifetime. Thankfully, Mississippi has summer camps for every type of student and interest.

 A South Mississippi spring is the perfect time for a picnic. There are so many good spots to choose from, like the Gulf Shores National Seashore Park in Ocean Springs, or just about anywhere along our miles of white sand beaches. 

More and more each day, Mississippians are heading outdoors to enjoy our state’s gorgeous, warmer weather. 

And as we rush headlong into May, the school year is quickly drawing closer to an end. For my grandkids, that will mean as much swimming as they can possibly shove into their summer break.

The first Saturday in May kicks off one of two local events to raise money and awareness for organ donations and transplants.

The Run for the Roses Gala begins at 6 p.m. on Sat., May 4, at The Warehouse venue located at the end of DeVaughan Road in Agricola. Two weeks later, on May 18, the 5D Barrell Racing event starts at 9 a.m. at the George County Multi-Purpose Arena on Mississippi 63 south of Lucedale.

The old saying “if these walls could talk” certainly applies to this beautiful home that has seen love, loss, and tragedy, and burned to the ground and been rebuilt again, not to mention it is built on top of a ceremonial Indian mound. It’s no wonder it is also said to be a hot spot for paranormal activity.